Senior Pastor Application

Morning Star Baptist Church
1257 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126

Important Legal and Process Disclosures (Massachusetts)

This application is intended to comply with applicable Massachusetts and federal employment laws. Submission of this application does not constitute an offer of employment and does not create a contract, promise, or guarantee of employment, unless and until a written employment agreement is executed by all parties.

Contractual Employment Notice: The Senior Pastor position is intended to be a contractual role. Any employment relationship, if offered, will be governed exclusively by the terms of a written employment agreement executed by both the Church and the selected candidate.

Background Check Notice: As part of the hiring process, applicants may be subject to a background check at a later stage. Any background check will be conducted only as permitted by Massachusetts law and, where required, with the applicant’s written authorization. No background check inquiry will be made prior to the appropriate stage in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Church is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants consistent with applicable state and federal law. The Church retains the right to make employment decisions based on its religious beliefs and mission, as permitted by law.

Minimum Application Requirements

The following items are required at the time of application:

• Resume
• Documentation confirming ordination or licensure to preach
• Two (2) recorded video sermons (recordings do not need to be recent
• Your Statement of Faith (limited to 500 characters)
• 3 References (professional, personal, and spiritual)

Ordination or Licensure Information:
Please describe your Baptist ordination or licensure to preach, including the name of the church or Baptist body that ordained or licensed you, and the year it occurred.

Please provide three references from the categories below. References should be individuals who can speak knowledgeably about your character, leadership, and ministry

Please provide links to online sermons if available.  Please limit to two sermon links only. 

Ministerial Role Acknowledgment: I understand that the Senior Pastor position is a faith-based, ministerial role that includes spiritual leadership, preaching, teaching, and pastoral responsibilities central to the Church’s religious mission.

Reference Authorization: I authorize the Church to contact the references I have provided and to make reasonable inquiries regarding my ministry experience, qualifications, and character for purposes of evaluating my application.

Submission of Materials: I understand that sermons, recordings, and written materials submitted as part of this application may be reviewed by Church leadership and designated committees solely for evaluation purposes.

I certify that the information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission may result in removal from consideration.