Senior Pastor

About the Opportunity
Ascension Baptist Church is a theologically grounded, community-engaged congregation in Gonzales, Louisiana, prayerfully seeking its next Senior Pastor. We adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and are committed to faithful expository preaching, meaningful discipleship, and active community service. As one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing parishes, Ascension Parish offers an exceptional context for ministry with lasting impact.

Position Overview
The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader, preacher, and vision-caster for the congregation, working in close partnership with the deacon body and ministry staff to shepherd, equip, and mobilize the church toward its God-given mission.

Qualifications
• Full affirmation of and alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• 10 years minimum of pastoral ministry experience with demonstrated fruit
• Expository preaching ability with clarity, conviction, and practical application
• Demonstrated vision for reaching youth, young adults, and young families
• Track record of, or clear strategy for, community outreach and engagement
• Collaborative leadership style; ability to develop and empower other leaders
• Formal theological education preferred; combination of education and proven experience considered

Location Highlights
Gonzales, Louisiana sits at the center of Ascension Parish — one of the state’s fastest-growing regions, located conveniently between Baton Rouge and the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area. The community offers excellent schools, a strong civic culture, affordable family living, and a rapidly expanding mission field.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a résumé, pastoral biography, written statement of faith, and links or recordings of recent sermons to ascensionpastorsearch@gmail.com. All inquiries are handled with full confidentiality and professional discretion.

Referrals are welcome. If you know a pastor who may be prayerfully considering a transition, please share this opportunity or reach out directly.