Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is seeking a Senior Pastor that will lead the congregation in all aspects of ministry including worship, teaching, preaching, administration of staff, and stewardship. The Senior Pastor extends God’s grace to all people from all backgrounds and leads by example as one who is relational, authentic, transparent, and humble. A successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to relate to and connect with a multi-generational, diverse congregation, a heart for proclaiming the Gospel, and a desire to extend ministry to the community surrounding the Church and then throughout the world, thus continuing Friendship Missionary Baptist Church’s active participation in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Senior Pastor shall also serve as the chief administrator of the Church and shall, therefore, be responsible for the management of the general program through supervision of the pastoral and office staff. The Senior Pastor may delegate the supervision of the daily management of Church operations but has the ultimate responsibility for excellent operational execution. The Senior Pastor will also facilitate strategic planning which includes the development of critical objectives and strategies focused upon attracting young families and millennials while continuing to be a welcoming church for everyone. Finally, the Senior Pastor will continue Friendship Missionary Baptist Church’s tradition of community and economic development through church-related non-profits and partnerships.

Vallejo began as the first capital of California back in 1850 and has one of the most diverse cultures in the nation. It has a prime waterfront location, positioned at the northern tip of San Pablo Bay. This makes it beneficial for the shipping of commercial goods as well as industries such as oil companies and water transportation. Vallejo has a ferry system that can take commuters and other individuals across the bay into San Francisco just an hour away.

Vallejo is also the home of many celebrated figures in the world of sports, music, and entertainment. CC Sabathia (World Series winning pitcher for the NY Yankees), CJ Anderson (Super Bowl winning running back for the Denver Broncos), H.E.R. (Grammy award winning Artist), Confunkshun (top singing group from the 1980’s), Natalie Couglin, (swimmer and winner of 12 Olympic medals), Jeff Gordon (race car driver and 3 time winner of the Daytona 500) and Ernest J. Gaines (author of the book, “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman”).

The mild climate and relatively low housing costs make this area incredibly attractive to most people. With its rich culture and history, Vallejo has character that is unique and gives its residents something to be proud of. The areas in and around Vallejo are filled with hills and mountains, making it naturally beautiful. Vallejo is centrally located in the San Francisco Bay Area and is within 45 minutes of San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento (the State Capitol) and the Napa Wine Country. Overall, it is a wonderful place to call home.