Are you a passionate preacher, a compassionate shepherd, and a strategic leader ready to help a church grow in faith and mission? Woodbury Baptist Church in Woodbury, MN, is searching for a Senior Pastor to guide its diverse, multi-generational congregation toward deeper discipleship and greater community impact.
About the Church
Woodbury Baptist Church is a gospel-rooted, mission-minded congregation that gathers to glorify God, grow to become more like Christ, and go to share the gospel. With a rich 60+ year history, this church blends tradition with vision. From children's AWANA programs to vibrant adult Bible studies and outreach events like Trunk or Treat and Loaves & Fishes, Woodbury Baptist is actively engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in meaningful ministry.
In recent years, the church has embraced a renewed mission, clarified its core values, and refreshed its governing documents. With strong lay leadership, no debt, and an eagerness to deepen its neighborhood presence, the church is poised for a new season of growth and impact.
A Great Place to Live
Located in one of the fastest-growing suburbs of the Twin Cities, Woodbury, MN, offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit community feel with easy access to big-city amenities. Residents enjoy top-tier schools, more than 10 parks, golf courses, and a thriving local dining scene. Cultural attractions, professional sports, and higher education institutions in nearby St. Paul and Minneapolis make this an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.
The Ideal Candidate
The Senior Pastor will lead with humility, wisdom, and a heart for people. This individual will deliver engaging sermons, cast a compelling vision, and build authentic relationships across all generations. The next season of leadership calls for a pastor ready to help the church shift from an attractional model to a more missional approach, equipping believers to serve, lead, and share the gospel.
Great candidates will be:
- Biblically Rooted – Proficient in preaching and teaching the whole counsel of God.
- Relationally Driven – Eager to know and care for people across generations and cultures.
- Strategically Minded – Skilled in guiding growth and organizational health.
- Empowering – Passionate about equipping leaders and encouraging congregational involvement.
- Visionary and Collaborative – Able to lead change with clarity, humility, and grace.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading Sunday worship through impactful, Christ-centered preaching.
- Shepherding and mentoring the congregation through life stages and spiritual development.
- Collaborating with the Leadership Board to shape strategy and ministry alignment.
- Helping expand outreach efforts in the community of Woodbury.
- Equipping members to use their spiritual gifts and grow as leaders.
- Investing in the next generation by integrating youth and children into church life.
Apply Now
Do you feel called to pastor a church family hungry for growth and gospel impact? Are you energized by the opportunity to lead a multi-generational, multi-ethnic congregation into a new season of mission and maturity? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Senior Pastor at Woodbury Baptist Church.
Come lead with grace, integrity, and purpose as we seek to glorify God, grow in Christlikeness, and go into the world with hope.
P.S. If this job isn't exactly what you're looking for, feel free to check the job board of open positions.
