First Call Grants
A First Call Grant assists those in the first-call stage of ministry with a $500 grant to start a 403(b)(9) retirement account with Church Benefits Board (CBB). After a church has enrolled their first-call minister in the CBB retirement plan as a participant, CBB will add an initial $500 employer contribution from the Financial Wellness Initiative grant to the participant’s retirement account as a full-time, first-call minister. If you have questions, please contact Jim Morrison, Director of Financial Wellness.
MINISTRY JOBS
Church Benefits Board serves individual churches/non-profits, and not search firms.
GEORGIA
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: 12/31/2024
MISSOURI
Pastoral Resident, FULL-TIME
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, LIBERTY, MO
Second Baptist Church seeks to hire a full-time Pastoral Resident for 2-3 years, beginning in late August 2025. The Pastoral Resident will learn to be a Senior Pastor as they gain experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, and other pastoral duties.
The Pastoral Resident should have a Master of Divinity degree, be a somewhat recent seminary graduate and sense a call to serve as a Senior Pastor. Some ministry or equivalent work experience following seminary is preferred.
Second Baptist Church is a 175-year-old church located in Liberty, MO, and is affiliated with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
Applications are due by January 24, 2025. Submit applications by email to cmcneill@2bcliberty.org or by mail to:
Constance McNeill, Second Baptist Church
300 E. Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068
For more information on applying, visit 2bcliberty.org/jobs-at-2bc.
Posting deadline: 01/24/2025
NORTH CAROLINA
SENIOR PASTOR, FULL-TIME
First Baptist Church, Clayton, NC
First Baptist Church, Clayton, NC seeks a full time Senior Pastor to lead our church in fulfilling God’s will. We are looking for a pastor that is focused on carrying out the church’s mission to Show, Grow, Tell, and Serve. We are founded on Baptist doctrine, focusing on a relationship with God through deliberate prayer, reading and applying the Bible, mentoring, and missions. Our congregation has strong lay leadership and thriving children’s, youth, music, and senior adult ministries. 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 fbcclaytonnc.org. Questions can be directed to pastorsearch@fbcclaytonnc.org.
Posting deadline: 03/01/2025
PASTOR, PART-TIME
Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church, Elizabeth city, NC
Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church is looking for an ordained bi-vocational minister. Being bi-vocational, the pastor will need to be able to supplement his income. We are an older congregation seeking to grow by welcoming multigenerational families. We are located in the water-front town of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. We are affiliated with SBC and the Chowan Baptist Association. We are associated with CBF. We believe in the sanctity of marriage between one biological male and one biological female. We have a history of men and women serving in leadership positions. We affirm both men and women as deacons.
The seasoned pastor must hold an accredited theological or Divinity school degree. We need a Christ centered, prayer driven, Bible based preacher willing to lead by example.
Please send a cover letter on your conversion experience and your calling to serve God in ministry. Include a resume with references and a sermon link to blackwellpastorsearch21@gmail.com.
Posting deadline: 03/01/2025
Associate Pastor of Family Ministries
CLEMMONS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CLEMMONS, NC
Clemmons First Baptist Church is in search of a gifted minister who is seeking an opportunity to lead, guide, and equip the church body for relational discipleship for preschool, children, youth, and young adults and their families. This person, male or female, must demonstrate a mature and deepening faith by being a student of Scripture and actively engaging in spiritual practices. This minister should have a deep sense of call to vocational Christian ministry in the local church and be theologically aligned with a moderate Baptist church. For more information about the church, the position description and the ideal candidate description, www.cfbctoday.org. Submit your cover letter and resume to cfbcsearch@cfbctoday.org
SENIOR MINISTER, Full-time
EMERYWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, HIGH POINT, NC
Emerywood Baptist Church of High Point, NC, seeks a full-time senior pastor. He or she should be a seminary graduate, preferably with at least 5 years of ministerial staff experience. We are a suburban, multigenerational, moderate progressive CBF-affiliated church with doors open to all people. We welcome a candidate with a rich personal theology, deep Biblical knowledge informed by modern scholarship, energizing preaching and challenging teaching. He or she will foster trust in the congregation, challenging us to lean into the vulnerability of living a life of faith, and supporting our mission efforts. Our congregation has voiced the need for spiritual formation and collaborative leadership, an opportunity for candidates with these strengths. We will nurture our new senior pastor’s ministry through prayer, friendship, and financial support. Send resume and cover letter to emerywoodbaptistpastorsearch@gmail.com. More info at https://emerywoodbaptistchurch.com/pastor-search/.
CREATIVE ARTS PASTOR, FULL-TIME
PRITCHARD Church, CHARLOTTE, Nc
Pritchard Church is seeking a dynamic and spiritually-grounded individual to serve as our Creative Arts Pastor who will embody Pritchard’s passion to Be the Presence of Christ Today. This role is instrumental in leading our congregation in worship, developing and mentoring musicians, and ensuring a seamless audio and visual experience for our church community. The ideal candidate will be pastoral in nature, actively fostering connections within the congregation and the surrounding community, while also demonstrating proficiency musicianship and various instruments. Job Description
Posting deadline: 12/31/2024
SOUTH CAROLINA
CO-VOCATIONAL PASTOR
Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church, Six Mile, SC
Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church (RDBC), of Six Mile, South Carolina, seeks a co-vocational or part-time pastor to lead a supportive community where all who search are welcome, where all are free to find God’s call within Biblical teachings (especially the teachings of Christ), and where it is safe to question what it means to follow Christ. Our purpose is to glorify God, grow in Christ, and share the Gospel with others. RDBC seeks to be an open community, offering spiritual and educational services and programs in person (worship services are also streamed on Facebook), focusing on love and service to all as we journey together.
The candidate for this position should hold an accredited degree and be ordained. The position will encompass being the spiritual leader for our small, multi-generational congregation. It will involve twenty to thirty hours per week to include preparation and delivery of scholarly, inspiring, and challenging sermons; guidance and leadership to the church; hospital/sick visits; and spiritual care as needed. The pastor should be an honest and trustworthy person, with a personal relationship with Christ, who is a visionary and is passionate about connecting with our community and sharing Christ.
Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to kelleygreg@bellsouth.net. For more information about Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church, visit www.ridgelanddrivebc.org.
Minister/Director of Music and Worship, FULL-TIME
CLEMSON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CLEMSON, SC
First Baptist Church of Clemson, SC, is seeking to hire a Minister/Director of Music & Worship to lead the church music ministry and provide a comprehensive music program that will inspire and enhance congregational worship and fellowship, engage all age levels in a variety of music arts experiences and education, and promote music as an important part of meaningful corporate and personal worship and spiritual growth. This position requires worship planning, sound and media streaming, multiple choirs of all ages, instrumental ensemble, and other responsibilities. The Minister/Director of Music and Worship will serve as a member of the staff and assist the staff in a shared concern for the total ministries and members of the Church. First Baptist Church of Clemson is an inclusive community of faith that seeks to worship, glorify, and serve God, as revealed in Jesus Christ, both locally and globally. Job Description
Send resume, Letter of Interest, references, and inquiries to: tghfbc@aol.com
Posting deadline: 01/15/2025
VIRGINIA
Organist/Choir Director, PART-TIME
WILLIAMSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH, WILLIAMSBURG, VA
The Organist/Choir Director is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering solo, choral, organ, and other instrumental music for Sunday worship services and occasional special services (for example, Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday or Good Friday) in coordination with the Pastor as necessary. Position Description
Church Profile: WBC was founded in 1828 and is located near Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. Our church can be described as liturgical in worship and moderate-to-progressive in theology and mission. We are LGBTQ+ affirming, social justice oriented, and rooted in the Biblical vision of God’s liberating justice and peace. WBC seeks to develop a spiritual formation program where all ages can worship, learn, connect, and serve in ways that contribute meaningfully toward a lifelong faith journey.
Posting deadline: 01/31/2025
Pastor, FULL-TIME
Kenbridge Baptist Church, KENBRIDGE, VA
Kenbridge Baptist Church, located in a small, rural town, is seeking a full-time pastor with 6-10 years of ministry experience. We are a vibrant congregation with an average worship attendance of fewer than 50 people on Sundays. We are searching for a pastoral leader passionate about fostering spiritual growth in the church and community.
Qualifications: Interested candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and some seminary training (preferred), effective preaching and communication skills, comfortable with traditional worship, a heart for outreach and mission work, and the ability to develop engaging programs for youth and children.
Benefits: She or he will receive a supportive congregation that embraces women in ALL leadership roles. Although we are seeking a full-time pastor, we will also consider bi-vocational candidates. The approximate salary for this position is between $35,000 and $45,000 (including Social Security allowance). A parsonage is located across the street. Church/Community Profile
Posting deadline: 01/04/2025
Director of Children’s Ministry, FULL-TIME
MANASSAS BAPTIST CHURCH, MANASSAS, VA
The Director of Children’s Ministries is responsible for the ministering to children and their families through the implementation of a ministry strategy that inspires wonder about God and builds a foundation of faith that will last a lifetime.
HOW TO APPLY (what to submit)
1. Please submit your updated professional resume with references, and a cover letter to teresa@mbcnova.org. In your cover letter please address what would make you the right person for the job/what you bring to the role which would make you successful and grow the ministry.
2. Personal Testimony of Faith (250 word minimum).
Posting deadline: 12/31/2024
MINISTER OF MUSIC, PART-TIME
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALTAVISTA, VA
The Minister of Music shall have general responsibility for the total music program of the church. They will lead and direct the church choir and provide leadership to the accompanists (organ, piano, etc.). They will work in cooperation with the pastor to reimagine our worship style. Additionally, they will need to recruit musicians and are expected to plan both the Maundy Thursday service and a Christmas Canata each year. Specific expectations can be provided upon request. Contact the pastor for more information.
Posting deadline: 11/30/2024
MINISTER OF CHILDREN, FULL-TIME
Second Baptist Church of Richmond, VA
Second Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is searching for a Children’s Minister who will love God and others and exemplify spiritual, hospitable, collaborative, and administrative leadership. The candidate will strive to cultivate and nurture a deep spiritual foundation in both children and their families by modeling an authentic love for God and others. We seek a candidate who is comfortable offering loving pastoral care to children and families during both difficult and joyous moments. For many families, their first point of contact with our church is through our family ministries. We seek a candidate with an energetic attitude that is approachable, relatable and sociable, making all feel welcomed and included. Our thriving children’s ministry requires a leader who is self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented and who collaboratively serves with our staff, preschool, and lay leaders to strengthen our points of contact with our community as we delight in and share the gospel.
For more information, please visit: https://secondbaptistrva.org/childrens-minister-search/.
Posting deadline: 12/31/2024
SENIOR PASTOR, FULL-TIME
BON AIR BAPTIST CHURCH, RICHMOND, VA
We are looking for a pastor to:
• Partner with the Church Council to implement and guard the integrity of the mission, vision, and culture of Bon Air Baptist Church.
• Lead the church in worship through dynamic preaching.
• Collaborate with staff and lay leaders to equip church members to proclaim the gospel, care for one another, and minister to others in the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Preaching
• Prepares and delivers spiritually nourishing sermons grounded in Biblical content that proclaim the gospel message, with life application for all ages and levels of discipleship
• Values, leads, and encourages various styles of corporate worship and Bible study, including Sunday school, small groups, and weekly Bible studies
• Communicates a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and Christian theology
Pastoring
• Ministers to, nurtures, supports, reconciles, and affirms church members in times of need
• Provides counseling to persons facing problems and life decisions and refers to appropriate resources as needed for ongoing services
• Through preaching and teaching, serves as a shepherd in guiding people in their Christian faith journey
Leading
• Encourages, inspires, and mobilizes lay leadership and members to pursue the mission of the church
• Be an experienced and effective servant-leader who disciples, mentors, and motivates the church staff
• Models courageous, Spirit-led decision making while challenging members to be fully obedient to Christ in all things
ASSOCIATE PASTOR, FULL-TIME
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.
MINISTRY ASSISTANT, PART-TIME
Manly Memorial Baptist Church, LEXINGTON, VA
The Position: MMBC seeks applicants for the position of Ministry Assistant from 8:30am to 2:30pm. (Precise start and end times may be slightly negotiated for a suitable candidate’s needs.)
Duties will include church communications (worship bulletin, worship slides, sign up sheets, weekly newsletters, etc) serving as a receptionist for the pastor, serving church committees and ministry leaders with administrative needs, and all that which emerges in the day to day operations of the church. We are looking for someone with strong people skills, organizational skills, and who will solve problems and care for the overall well-being of the ministry. At least an associate’s degree, as well as software experience, is preferred. If not currently proficient, the Ministry Assistant will be trained in the following software applications: Microsoft 365, Mailchimp, and Canva.
Compensation: Compensation is $15 hourly, 30 hours a week. Up to two weeks of time off for vacation can be arranged at the convenience of the employee and the church.
The Church: Manly Memorial Baptist Church is bringing people closer to one another and closer to Jesus,
enabling them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our ministry is thriving and growing, and our congregation is diverse in age, vocation, and political conviction. Weekly worship attendance averages around 125.
To Apply: The position is available now. Send a cover letter and resume to Skyler Daniel, Pastor, at pastor@manlybaptist.com
*MMBC is also seeking candidates for a quarter time Organist position and quarter time Children’s Director position. Strong candidates with those skillsets could potentially negotiate a combined position. See manlymemorial.com for more details regarding those positions.
Posting Deadline: 12/30/2024
ORGANIST, PART-TIME
Manly Memorial Baptist Church, LEXINGTON, VA
Manly Memorial Baptist Church seeks applicants for the position of Church Organist. The church organist plays for the weekly Sunday morning worship service, seasonal services, and presentations, as well as Sanctuary Choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. Worship services typically feature hymn singing, choral calls to worship and anthems, solos duets or small vocal ensembles, as well as preludes, offertories and postludes on organ or piano.
The organ is a 3-manual, 31-rank Schantz, Op. 1964, installed in 1990. The piano is a DH Baldwin C172 (5’8”) grand. The sanctuary, completed in 1920 and renovated several times since, seats just over 200 people and has excellent acoustics for music.
Manly Memorial Baptist Church is bringing people closer to one another and closer to Jesus, enabling them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our ministry is thriving and growing, and our congregation is diverse in age, vocation, and political conviction. Our worship is described as “blended,” utilizing screen technology and more accessible music forms, but generally leaning toward what is usually called “traditional worship.” Weekly worship attendance averages around 130.
Pay and Vacation: $10,000 per year, 4 Sundays and 4 Wednesdays paid vacation per year.
The position is available beginning February 26, 2024. Send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Gregory Parker, Worship Leader, at worship@manlybaptist.com.
Posting deadline: 12/30/2024