Second Baptist Church seeks to hire a full-time Pastoral Resident for 2-3 years, beginning in late August 2026.
The Pastoral Resident will learn to be a Senior Pastor as they gain experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, and other pastoral duties.
The Pastoral Resident should have earned a Master of Divinity degree and sense a strong call to serve as a Senior Pastor, with a demonstrated giftedness to excel in this calling. Some ministry experience beyond seminary is preferred.
Second Baptist Church is a 175-year-old church in Liberty, MO, a suburb of Kansas City and is affiliated with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
Applications for this position are due by January 16, 2026, and should be submitted to avaughn@2bcliberty.org or by mail to: Rev. Alena Vaughn, Second Baptist Church, 300 E. Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068.
Applicants should submit their resumes, with references, and a one-page reflection on their vocational calling.