Senior Pastor Position

Neshaminy Valley Baptist Church (NVBC) is seeking our next senior Pastor. We would like the successful candidate to be ready to begin his ministry in the Fall of 2026. Candidates for this position must be a man that meets the scriptural qualifications of an elder as outlined in 1 Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:2-3. He will ideally have a M.Div. level of theological education, ordained/willing to be ordained in the Baptistic tradition, 3-5 years of Pastoral ministry experience, and be willing to commit to a minimum 5-year tenure.  

Reporting to the elected Deacon Board, the Pastor is responsible for preaching from the Word every Sunday, working with the Worship Leader, leading the Deacon Board, and shepherding the congregation in caring for the people who worship here. You are also responsible for casting a vision with the Deacon Board and leading the congregation where God intends this ministry to go.  There are a variety of ministries currently functioning – you will be responsible for providing oversight and encouragement.
 
NVBC is at a healthy place – there are no divisions or conflicts, a blend of new and experienced Christians, is financially sound, and mission minded with a commitment to the Word of God and the Gospel. The church is well positioned to grow under the right Pastor and leadership, God willing.
In its 50-year history, the Church has had only 3 pastors; After faithfully serving for nearly 30 years, our current Pastor has tended his resignation. This is witness to the fact that this group of people are loving and teachable, and the Pastors and their family have loved their time serving God here. So, we prayerfully are looking for God’s next shepherd and ask you to prayerfully consider if God would have you grow with us!

Total Compensation (incl Benefits): $90k - $130k (subject to experience & qualifications)
If interested, please apply at the bottom of this page or via this link: Neshaminy Valley Baptist Church - Senior Pastor Application .  Please note to be considered for this position you MUST submit your resume and statement of beliefs.

Church Profile

Get to know a little about Us.

Size: 85-110 on a typical Sunday morning
Theology: Evangelical and Bible-centered  
Worship Music:  A blend of historic hymns and contemporary worship songs
Location: Bensalem, Pennsylvania, a suburb of about 65,000 residents north of Philadelphia
Our Government: Congregational
Our People: Family-like, relationally close, multi-generational both physically and spiritually, and multi-cultural. Humble, warm, and welcoming, our people are genuinely known, accepted, and cared for.
Our Culture: Casual with a strong commitment to the authority of Scripture, taught clearly and practically for everyday life. We emphasize grace, and value humility in leadership, spiritual growth, and honest engagement. NVBC is a place for healing, hospitality, and community outreach, a safe and loving place where people encounter Jesus and grow together in faith.
Our Attraction: Because of our understanding of “Grace”, we attract the hurt, disillusioned, the curious, the prodigal; we have a heart for the ‘least of these’.  You will find joy, laughter, and humor. We are serious about Jesus and God’s Kingdom, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Our Finances: Debt Free!
NVBC is independent but affiliated with the North American Baptist Conference.  For more Information: