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MINISTRY JOBS
ALABAMA
Associate Pastor OF WORSHIP AND FAMILIES, FULL-TIME
OR PART-TIME POSITIONS FOR MINISTER FOR WORSHIP, MINISTER OF CHILDREN, MINISTER OF YOUTH
Crosscreek Baptist Church, Pelham, al
Crosscreek Baptist Church, a warm, welcoming, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship church in Pelham, Alabama, is seeking a qualified minister or ministers to lead our children, youth, and music programs. The ministries can be filled in a variety of ways, depending on the interest and gifts of the applicants (1 full-time position or multiple part-time positions). We are a congregation that values hospitality, acceptance, authentic community, affirmation of women in full ministry participation, the worth and gifts of children, an examined faith, and missions. More information about Crosscreek can be found at crosscreekbaptist.org/careers. Resumes can be emailed to application@crosscreekbaptist.org.
Posting deadline: 12/31/2023
SENIOR PASTOR, FULL-TIME
Weatherly Heights Baptist, HUNTSVILLE, al
The Senior Pastor will plan and lead Worship, help guide the Life and Ministry of the Congregation and represent WHBC in the community. Candidates should have a talent for Pastoral Care, promote genuine relationships within the church and encourage spiritual growth with intellectual integrity. Candidates are expected to model an authentic Christian life that exhibits a genuine love for all of God’s Creation, the WHBC congregation and those that live within our community. Additionally, the Senior Pastor will manage the Church staff and should possess strong managerial skills. The position requires a Seminary Degree. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to ministersearch@weatherly.org. Additional information about the church and the full Job Listing can be found at www.weatherly.org.
Posting deadline: 12/31/2023
MINISTER TO STUDENTS, FULL-TME
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, Vestavia Hills, al
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church is seeking a Minister to Students with the skills and calling to lead a successful ministry with students and their parents. We have a rich tradition of student involvement, parent investment, and lay leadership in student ministry. The Minister to Students will serve on a ministerial staff of five full-time ministers and enjoy the support of a church committed to quality student ministry. Our congregation and our student ministry are healthy and strong, with room for the creativity and vision of a new ministry leader among us. We are a mid-sized congregation located in suburban Birmingham, Alabama. A Master of Divinity is required. Send resumes or requests for additional to vhbc@vhbc.com.
Posting deadline: 01/15/2024
FLORIDA
PASTOR, Part-time
NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH, DELAND, FL
New Covenant Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida, seeks a bi-vocational pastor. Our church seeks to be an open and inclusive community, offering spiritual and educational services and programs in person and online. New Covenant, founded in 2013, is associated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
The candidate for this position should hold an advanced degree from an accredited seminary (MDiv preferred) with experience in ministerial leadership. Worship services are traditional and liturgical. Although our attendance at worship averages less than 50, we are actively involved in outreach programs for our community.
Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to m13reddish@gmail.com. Application review begins January 22, 2023. For more information about New Covenant Baptist Church, go to www.newcovenantbaptist.net. Job Description
Posting deadline: 06/01/2024
GEORGIA
Children’s Minister/Director, Part-time or Full-Time
First Baptist Church of Gainesville, GA
The Children’s Ministry Director shall be responsible for working with a team to plan, coordinate, and execute all ministries of FBC Gainesville pertaining to children birth through 5th grade. The Children’s Minister will work together with Rev. Kelli Denton and the Family Ministry Team (Preschool and Youth) to provide a holistic approach to family ministry. The Children’s Ministry of First Baptist Gainesville is committed to helping children develop a biblical foundation for a lifelong, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for Christ’s Church. We are dedicated in providing a safe Christian environment where children can explore and grow in their faith and in their relationship with each other and Jesus Christ. Job Description
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF FAMILIES, FULL-time
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAWKINSVILLE, GA
The First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville, GA is seeking to fill a full-time Associate Pastor of Families. He/she will lead the church’s ministry to children and youth (birth through grade 12) with the goal of shaping lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. The primary focus of this position is to provide the leadership, development, and implementation of a comprehensive and effective ministry for adolescents (grades 6-12). He/she will also serve as a resource and leader for children’s ministries. This includes fostering and maintaining a strong team of volunteers to lead and serve alongside youth in ministry, mission, and Bible study; and communicate with and connect children, youth, and parents with the ministries and greater life of the church.
While the focus of this position is youth ministry, it will be combined with another area of ministry corresponding to a candidate’s specific gifts/talents/calling. Possibilities include, but are not limited to, Christian Education, music, or communications. He/She will work alongside other ministerial staff, support staff, and lay leadership as a team member in the overall outreach, missions, worship, and discipleship of the church.
More information may be requested by email at searchteamfbchawkinsville@gmail.com. Interested candidates may forward a resume with references to Chair of Search Committee at First Baptist Church, PO Box 210, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 or to searchteamfbchawkinsville@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY, Part-time
PARKWAY Baptist Church, DULUTH, GA
Parkway Baptist Church, Johns Creek, Georgia, seeks an Associate Pastor, Youth Ministry. This part-time position oversees the spiritual development of middle and high school students in a small, moderate, Baptist church under the leadership and supervision of the Senior Pastor. The Associate Pastor will have the unique opportunity to experience all aspects of church leadership and ministry in a diverse, vibrant, and growing suburb just north of Atlanta. Please send resume to Parkway Baptist Church, 5975 State Bridge Rd., Duluth, GA 30097, or email to jsamp@parkway-baptist.org. View www.parkway-baptist.org for additional information.
SENIOR PASTOR, FULL-time
VINEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, MACON, GA
Pastor Search Page on church website.
Posting deadline: 04/16/2024
LOUISIANA
Minister for Worship and Students, Full-time
University Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA
University Baptist Church, Baton Rouge (Louisiana) is a moderate congregation affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF). We are seeking a person to coordinate ministry to students and lead congregational music and worship.
Candidates should be active in faith and congregational life (not exclusively Baptist).
Experience in congregational group leadership and Bible study are strongly preferred. Musical training and experience in leading worship are also preferred.
Posting deadline: 01/06/2024
NORTH CAROLINA
senior PASTOR, Full-time
First Baptist Church Clayton, NC
First Baptist Church, Clayton, NC guided by the Holy Spirit, seeks a full time Senior pastor to lead our church into the next chapter of fulfilling God’s will. Founded in 1811, our dually-aligned church is located in the heart of downtown Clayton. After completing a thorough visioning process, we are looking for a pastor that is focused on carrying out the church’s mission to Show, Grow, Tell, and Serve. We desire a pastor who is a people person, knows and reads the Bible daily, and is dedicated to being engaged with church activities, congregation, and community. The successful candidate will possess a strong calling to the pastoral ministry, hold an accredited seminary or divinity school degree and possess some years of experience as a Senior Pastor. For additional information and to complete an online application please click here or https://fbcpsc.wufoo.com/forms/r1vfnmia04w62yn/. Questions can be directed to pastorsearch@fbcclaytonnc.org.
Posting deadline: 03/23/2024
Associate Pastor of Music and Worship, Full-time
First Baptist Church, Morehead City, Nc
First Baptist Church of Morehead City, North Carolina is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Music and Worship. FBC Morehead is a thriving multigenerational church with a vibrant worship ministry that encompasses a wide variety of musical offerings. We are searching for a minister that will build upon the firm foundation of excellence in worship already established as we grow into the future God has planned for us. Our current worship ministry includes a 30-member sanctuary choir, praise team, pianist, organist, lead and bass guitarist, and drums. We currently offer an 8:30 AM traditional service that primarily includes hymns accompanied by piano and organ followed by an 11 AM blended service that incorporates hymns, contemporary worship songs, and all manner of musical instrumentation. Additionally, the Pastor would serve as Director of the FBC Music and Arts Academy, which offers Christ-centered musical instruction to our community. Please submit inquiries/resumes to fbcmhc2016@gmail.com
Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Administration, Full-time
First Baptist Church, Morehead City, Nc
The Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation and Administration is a full-time position that will collaborate with the Senior Pastor, staff, church committees, and ministry directors in providing Spirit-led leadership that engages all generations toward growing in Christlikeness. There are four primary areas within the church through which the Associate Pastor will seek to accomplish this: Christian Education, Discipleship, Missions, and Administration. This role requires substantial organizational and discipleship gifts to develop influential ministry leaders and teams. Preferred Qualifications: A clear sense of calling to vocational ministry; A degree from an accredited seminary; Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the local church; Exceptional organizational and relational skills. Full Job Description
Please submit inquiries/resumes to fbcmhc2016@gmail.com.
children and youth pastor, Full-time
First Baptist Church Shelby, Nc
FBC Shelby is seeking a full time Children and Youth pastor. The Children/Youth Pastor will primarily be responsible for engaging our families and their children/youth through small groups, classes, special events and other programs. The purpose of family ministry at FBC is to help develop disciple-making students who love Jesus and who engage their friends, neighbors, and classmates with the good news of Jesus. The complete job description can be found here. Applications and questions can be emailed to search committee chair Eli Wortman at newortman@gmail.com
PASTOR FOR NEXTGEN MINISTRIES, FULL-time
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, WAYNESVILLE, NC
First Baptist Church, Waynesville, NC is seeking a full-time Pastor for NextGen ministries. First Baptist Waynesville is in a growing community in the scenic mountains of western North Carolina. This pastor will be responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining a specific plan of outreach for each age student group in the church. He/she will define and protect an overarching purpose and strategy so that all student age groups are working toward a common goal and will work with staff and volunteers to develop goals and strategies. He/she will also seek to empower, mobilize, and engage laypersons in children and youth ministries with a focused effort that provides a framework for families and students to find their place to lead/participate in the life of the church.
To submit or resume or to seek further information, email Lead Pastor Robert Prince at robert@fbcwaynesville.org.
PASTOR, FULL-time
NOBLES CHAPEL Baptist Church, SIMS, Nc
Nobles Chapel Baptist Church is a rural CBF affiliated congregation, located in Sims, NC, a growing community just east of Raleigh. We are prayerfully searching for a full-time pastor that relates to all ages, delivers engaging sermons, provides strong pastoral care, and will minister to our congregation and local community. The pastor will be responsible for working closely with deacons, church members, and key leadership to carry out the mission of the church. We are seeking candidates with a degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school and prefer 3-5 years of relevant pastoral experience. He or she should submit applications to Deb Perdue at dneperdue@yahoo.com.
SOUTH CAROLINA
SENIOR PASTOR, full-time
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GREENWOOD, SC
First Baptist Church of Greenwood SC, deeply committed to “Seeking His Heart and Being His Hands,” invites applications for the full-time position of Senior Pastor. In alignment with our vision of “Living, loving, and serving in the name of Christ”, the successful candidate will exemplify a personal relationship with Jesus and guide our congregation in fulfilling our mission through effective witnessing, community engagement, daily discipleship, and prudent stewardship of resources. This spiritual leader will play a pivotal role in enhancing our participation in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and ensuring that all actions are undertaken in the name of Jesus. We invite interested candidates to review our Church Profile and additional information about this position and our church at www.fbcgwd.org/pastorsearch . Please submit resumes to gwdfbc.spsearch@gmail.com or through the church website.
Posting deadline: 01/15/2024
Minister of Worship, full-time
St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia, SC
St. Andrews Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Minister of Worship with a primary focus of music leadership. We are searching for a person to own the entire worship experience as his/her place of focused leadership, while partnering with the pastor and other worship leaders to plan and lead excellent worship services, programs, and emphases, which enables SABC to accomplish worship and serving God by connecting people to Jesus and each other. If interested, please email resumes to: cpreston@standrewsbaptist.org.
TENNESSEE
Associate Pastor for Families, Full-Time
BALL CAMP BAPTIST CHURCH, KNOXVILLE, TN
The Associate Pastor for Families, alongside the Senior Pastor, will play a crucial role in nurturing the faith development of our children, youth, and their families and foster a strong sense of community within the ministries and church. This minister should be creative, inclusive, compassionate, and relational, skilled in planning and executing meaningful programs according to biblically based and socially relevant curriculum, and gifted in cultivating authentic relationships with children, youth, and adults. Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from an accredited seminary required. 2-3 years serving in a ministerial role on a church staff preferred. Commitment to collaborative and creative ministry and a flexible work environment. Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000. Please submit cover letter and resume to ballcampsearch@gmail.com. For more information, please visit www.ballcamp.org.
VERMONT
Pastor, Full-Time
United Church of Lincoln, vt
The Pastor at the United Church of Lincoln provides spiritual, pastoral, outreach, administrative, and servant leadership to UCoL. The Pastor relates to the multiple generations that form the small, rural and theologically diverse congregation. The Pastor extends God’s grace to others and leads by example as one who is relational, authentic, transparent, and humble. Visit our website at www.unitedchurchoflincoln.org and select Seeking Pastor from the menu for more detail about applying for this position.
VIRGINIA
Minister of Children and Families, Full-Time
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, EARLYSVILLE, VA
Posting deadline: 12/31/2023
Children’s Minister, PART-TIME
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DANVILLE, VA
The Children’s Minister will be a part time position dedicated to the spiritual development of children and families attending First Baptist Church of Danville. The Children’s Minister will work closely with the Children’s Committee to provide programming and instructional support to the life and work of the church through its youngest members.
Responsibilities:
- Provide staff resource support for the children’s and preschool ministries lay leadership groups as they recruit, enlist and train volunteers for ongoing ministries such as Sunday school, as well as annual events.
- Serve as the primary leader in developing and coordinating educational, mission and ministry opportunities for youth between the ages of infant-18.
- Provide staff resource support to youth lay leaders and work in conjunction with the Youth Committee to provide a comprehensive ministry to youth and their families.
- Plan and direct Sunday and Wednesday evening ministry activities for youth.
- Encourage innovation and creativity in shaping fresh approaches to church life.
- Attend Children’s Committee meetings
- Provide supervision and direction by meeting with the Nursery Worker at least monthly.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Posting deadline: 12/18/2023
FREEMASON STREET Baptist Church, NORFOLK, VA
Freemason Street Baptist Church, Norfolk, Virginia (CBF, BGAV) is seeking full-time associate pastor to serve as a full partner in the leadership and ministry of the church. We are looking for someone who is creative, can build friendships both in the church and in the community, values both thinking and feeling in life and faith, and is a strong team person. We are a downtown congregation of about 100 who value worship, unity in diversity, and connecting in creative and new ways with our neighborhood and our city.
To inquire, submit a resume, or recommend someone, please contact Bob Guffey, Pastor (bguffey@freemasonstreet.org). To learn more about the congregation and ministries, visit, too, www.freemasonstreet.org.
Senior Pastor, Full-Time
MECHANICSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH-IN GOSHEN ASSOCIATION, gordonsville, VA
Senior Pastor – Rural area in Louisa County. Average attendance now after Covid 50-65 on any given Sunday. Much opportunity for growth. Loving, caring congregation looking for shepherd for outreach and discipleship.
Posting deadline: 12/31/2023
PASTOR, full-time
MILLFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH, WAKEFIELD, VA
Millfield has been a Virginia Baptist church since 1836. Our pastor recently retired after serving here twice, as his first church in the 1980’s and as his last. We would be perfect for a first-time pastor. We would also consider a bi-vocational arrangement.
We are a caring church that needs a pastor who will love us. We need a preacher who can inspire us as a team of men and women called by God, to live and share the Gospel of Jesus with our community and world. We are seeking a pastor with a seminary degree. For the purpose of missions, we are associated with the BGAV and the CBF. Interested persons may submit their resumes to the Pastor Search Team at goodrich.mbc@gmail.com or Pastor Search Team, c/o Victoria Goodrich, 1116 Goodrich Fork Rd., Wakefield, VA 23888. Resumes will be accepted until February 29, 2024.
Posting deadline: 02/29/2024
ASSOCIATE MINISTER FOR MUSIC, full-time
UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
God has called University Baptist Church (UBC) to minister to the University of Virginia Community and to the residents of the Greater Charlottesville-Albemarle Community, serving as agents of Christ’s love and justice for those in need and offering a vital family of faith. This Associate Minister will be responsible for leading the music ministries of UBC. This will be a full-time position and requires an engaged/enthusiastic “people person” with an innovative/creative spirit. UBC has long had a reputation for a strong music ministry with an emphasis on choral music. In addition to the sanctuary choir the church has had a choir for college students for over 50 years. The new minister will build on this established foundation and expand the music ministry. The congregation and staff are committed to making music a signature program of the church. Based on the gifts of the candidate, this person will also be responsible for another area of ministry. UBC is open to discussing this secondary responsibility, which could include children, youth, or college students, for example. To apply or nominate someone, email a cover letter and resume to search@universitybaptist.org.
Posting deadline: Open until filled.
Minister of Community Engagement, FULL-TIME
WEST END BAPTIST CHURCH, N. DINWIDDIE, VA
West End Baptist Church, North Dinwiddie, VA, seeks a Minister of Community Engagement to reach out to the community in response to needs expressed by the community. This minister will help the church develop connections, especially with young families, that meet those needs and create valid opportunities to share the gospel and encourage church participation. Preferred candidates should have some college training from an accredited university, some seminary training a plus. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years serving in community engagement work, with formal training in community engagement and/or equivalent transferable skills. Candidates must have verifiable success in community engagement. This full-time position is initially authorized for two years. Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter by emailing webcsearch@gmail.com.
Posting deadline: 12/15/23