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About Trinity Church
Trinity Church is a biblically conservative, elder-led congregation located in Livermore, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are one church with two unified yet distinct congregations: English-speaking and Spanish-speaking, each worshiping independently while sharing a common vision, leadership, and doctrinal foundation.
Together, our congregations average approximately 150 regular weekly attendees. We are committed to faithful exposition of Scripture, meaningful discipleship, and gospel-centered community life.
Livermore offers a unique blend of small-town charm and suburban atmospheres. The city is known for its family-friendly environment, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, beautiful parks and open spaces, and a vibrant downtown. Livermore is also home to internationally recognized science and technology institutions, as well as thriving arts, cultural, and scientific communities.
Website: trinitylivermore.org
YouTube: youtube.com/@Trinitylivermore

Position Overview
Title: Senior Pastor
Status: Full-Time
The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary preaching pastor and spiritual leader of Trinity Church, providing biblical leadership, doctrinal clarity, and strategic direction in partnership with the elders and pastoral staff.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000
Benefits:
Retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Note: Family member’s coverage is available at the pastor’s expense
Housing Allowance:
A tax-exempt housing allowance is included in the total compensation package
Allocation is determined by the Senior Pastor
By continuing in the application process, candidates must affirm Trinity Church’s Statement of Faith (https://www.trinitylivermore.org/start-here) and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fmjqet04P6BYNnsa0A4p1z4thX7LSsNM/view?usp=share_link). Candidates who advance in the process will also receive the church bylaws and must agree to them in order to continue.

Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
Be a man who meets the biblical qualifications for elder leadership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
Demonstrate biblical, servant-hearted leadership
Have a proven reputation for leading his household well
Be a spiritually mature believer with evident Christlike character
Hold, or be actively pursuing, an M.Div. or higher
Be firmly committed to expository preaching as the primary means of proclaiming God’s Word
Uphold the centrality and sufficiency of Scripture
Hold a complementarian view of men and women and a biblical understanding of sexuality
Affirm marriage as defined in Genesis 1 between one man and one woman
Demonstrate a Christ-centered, gospel-focused ministry in both doctrine and practice
Possess a minimum of five years of ministry leadership experience

Expectations and Key Responsibilities
The Senior Pastor will:
Serve as the primary preaching pastor
Provide doctrinal leadership and theological clarity
Maintain clear, open, and gracious communication with staff, elders, and church members
Collaborate closely with elders, associate pastors, and church staff
Oversee church finances in partnership with the pastors, elders and finance team
Equip, train, and develop leaders for classes, seminars, and ministry initiatives
Develop and implement strategies for:
Conducting community outreach and evangelism
Assimilating individuals and families into Life Groups
Equipping members for meaningful ministry involvement
Lead efforts to identify, recruit, train, empower, and invest in current and future ministry leaders

Application Process
Interested candidates must submit the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
In the cover letter, please include:
Your philosophy of ministry
Your current ministry role and responsibilities
A brief testimony
Why you believe you would be a good fit to serve as Senior Pastor at Trinity Church