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Georgia
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST. The Alliance of Baptists is seeking a mature, Christ-centered individual to serve as Communications Specialist providing vision and coordination for the Alliance’s efforts in print, personal and digital communications. This full-time position is open to receiving applications from individuals seeking to work virtually and collaboratively, who have strong organizational skills and are highly motivated to pursue God’s justice-love. Interested applicants apply by submitting a resumé with references to [email protected]. The application deadline is July 15, 2019. The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. Any person qualified for a position at this organization shall be considered for hiring without regard to the person’s race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental ability or physical ability, unless such ability is deemed to be a requirement of the position. (Posted 6-6-19)
Illinois
WORSHIP AND FAMILY MINISTRIES DIRECTOR. Central Baptist Church of Springfield, IL, seeks a Worship and Family Ministries Director who will work with the pastoral leadership team to connect people to Jesus’ love and mission and to disciple people through the practice of worship and ministry to families. Central Baptist is a multi-generational congregation affiliated with American Baptist Churches, USA that worships in two locations (Springfield and nearby New Berlin). Visit www.cbcchurchfamily.org/jobs for more information about our church family and this job opportunity. The Worship and Family Ministries Director position is a full-time position with salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience. Salary, medical insurance, retirement, and expense packages range from $33,000 to $60,000. Ministry staff receive up to four weeks of vacation per calendar year and are eligible for sabbatical leave after six years of service. (Posted 6-6-19)
Indiana
WORSHIP PASTOR. The First Baptist Church of Columbus, Indiana – a mid-sized American Baptist congregation – seeks a full-time worship pastor with the ability to passionately lead the congregation in authentic blended worship that glorifies God. Applicants must have a strong personal testimony of a grow faith in Jesus Christ, a minimum BA/BS in music/worship in the arts degree. A Masters in Theology degree, or willingness to pursue such, is a plus. This is a pastoral position with primary responsibility in music and worship, additional pastoral duties to be determined based on gifts, interests, and needs. For a full description of the position go to: www.firstbaptistcolumbus.org/worship-pastor-position-open. (Posted 5-1-19)
MULTI-BIVOCATIONAL MINISTRY. The staff of American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky (http://abc-indiana.org/) is actively seeking ministers who are called to multi-vocational ministry. Positions in a variety of settings are open, and compensation and benefits vary. Candidates generally will need to supplement church salary with other employment and must have, or be willing to seek, recognition as an American Baptist minister. The ministry context of American Baptist Churches of IN/KY provides opportunity for professional growth and support. Additionally, churches network with one another, and also in mission and ministry opportunities on a global scale. Please send cover letter, along with a resume, ABPS profile, or ABCINKY resume form (http://abc-indiana.org/ministerial-leaders-seeking-placement/abc-in-ky-resume-form/) to Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford at [email protected]. (Posted 5-4-19)
Kansas
PASTOR. First Baptist Church of Howard, Kansas, is seeking a Pastor as ours is retiring. We are used to having a bi-vocational pastor as the $10,000 a year salary that we can offer does not afford us a full-time pastor. We provide a three-bedroom house if desired. We are a very conservative Bible believing Church. We seek a Pastor who will preach the Word of God without apology. Candidate should be an effective speaker who is comfortable with traditional worship and have a strong commitment to developing the spiritual lives of our congregation and our community. Resumes can be emailed to [email protected]. (Posted 6-6-19)
Kentucky
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. Broadway Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship church searching for a Director of Operations. This person would oversee the daily operations of the church with regards to finances, facilities, and office administration. An ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, a strong financial background, building oversight experience, and a college degree. This person would demonstrate excellent skills in interpersonal relationships and leadership with staff and volunteers, verbal and written communication, mathematics and record-keeping, and a general fluency with technology, computers, and office software. The position would serve alongside the four-member Pastoral Team, report to the Pastor and Deacons, and supervise four direct reports. This is a full-time position offering benefits and a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 based on experience and expertise. Please submit resumes to Scott Kimbell at [email protected]. (Posted 6-13-19)
MULTI-BIVOCATIONAL MINISTRY. The staff of American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky (http://abc-indiana.org/) is actively seeking ministers who are called to multi-vocational ministry. Positions in a variety of settings are open, and compensation and benefits vary. Candidates generally will need to supplement church salary with other employment and must have, or be willing to seek, recognition as an American Baptist minister. The ministry context of American Baptist Churches of IN/KY provides opportunity for professional growth and support. Additionally, churches network with one another, and also in mission and ministry opportunities on a global scale. Please send cover letter, along with a resume, ABPS profile, or ABCINKY resume form (http://abc-indiana.org/ministerial-leaders-seeking-placement/abc-in-ky-resume-form/) to Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford at [email protected]. (Posted 5-4-19)
Massachusetts
PASTOR. First Baptist Church Melrose, a diverse body of believers north of Boston, seeks a Pastor to help us grow. Our new Pastor will be an enthusiastic advocate of FBCM’s vision and mission statement, will have a passion for sharing the Gospel with us and the community, will understand that our diverse group is unified by the desire to serve God and share His Truth, and will seek ways to unify us as the Body of Christ. Importantly, the new Pastor will have demonstrated a mature personal relationship with and a passionate love for Jesus Christ, a hunger to reach the lost with His Gospel, the ability to fulfill biblical responsibilities of the calling, and a heart for ministering to the Church’s and community’s needs. This person will be able to build a church ministry attracting youth and young families while not neglecting middle and senior adults: currently the congregation’s majority. Contact: Karen Rivera, Chair of Pastoral Search Committee, email: [email protected], phone: 781-665-4470 x403. Mailing address: First Baptist Church Melrose, 561 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176. (Posted 6-25-19)
NorthCarolina
FULL-TIME PASTOR. Trinity Baptist Church in Newton, NC is seeking the full-time pastor that God has been preparing to lead our church. We are looking for someone who is interested in ministering to all age groups, as we are a multi-generational congregation. Trinity is a welcoming church that loves to worship God through beautiful music, Christ-centered messages, Bible study, fellowship and community outreach. We are dually affiliated with the CBF of NC and the BSCNC. We have an average attendance of approximately 120 for Sunday morning worship. Located in western NC, in the heart of Catawba County, we are a diverse, safe, family-oriented community that offers good schools, many cultural activities, sports and business opportunities. Our ideal candidate will have a theologically sound education from an accredited seminary or divinity school. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to our search committee email address: [email protected]. Resumes accepted through July 15, 2019. (Posted 6-6-19)
ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY LIFE. First Baptist Church of coastal New Bern, NC, seeks personable initiative-taker for full-time Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Life. Responsibilities: pastoring for grades 7-12 and their parents; educating/exciting youth to seek the Kingdom; communicating youth concerns/programs; planning/leading missions; otivation/involvement of parents/church; Christian lifestyle; development of family programs fostering Christian growth, outreach, and fellowship. Some additional pastoral duties. Cooperative Baptist Fellowship affiliate, 550 members. M.A./M.Div. (or pursuit thereof), youth/families counseling, work in youth ministry required. See www.fbchurch.com. Resumé, references, cover letter to [email protected]. (Posted 6-4-19)
LEAD PASTOR. Swift Creek Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC, is prayerfully searching for a Lead Pastor to lead our small, traditional congregation. We are “a people of faith committed to spiritual growth and sharing God’s love”. We have a heart for people and a desire to grow and serve our growing community together. We are seeking a Pastor who is gifted in preaching, teaching, pastoral care and discipleship. Swift Creek Baptist is 15 minutes southwest of Raleigh, North Carolina near the townships of Apex, Cry and Holly Springs. Swift Creek has an average weekly attendance of 80. Swift Creek partners with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Southern Baptist Convention and Raleigh Baptist Association. Full-time salary range is $55,000 – $65,000. Submit a résumé and cover letter to: Pastor Search Committee, 9300 Penny Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 or electronically to [email protected]. (Posted 5-7-19)
Tennessee
FULL-TIME SENIOR PASTOR. First Baptist Church of Erwin, TN, an historic downtown church approaching our bicentennial, seeks a full-time senior pastor to lead our church into a new chapter in our history. FBC affirms the 1963 Baptist Faith & Message. We are a welcoming congregation with a commitment to serving our community through local missions and outreach and the fulfillment of Christian education from birth to adulthood. Our church desires a pastor with a heart for pastoral ministry, seeing this ministry as key to church growth and retention. The pastor should be an avid student of God’s word and present it in a way that challenges our congregation. Preference given to candidates holding an accredited seminary/divinity school degree with 5 years of experience. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to [email protected]. More information can be found at www.erwinfirst.org/pastorsearch. (Posted 6-19-19)
ASOCIATE MINISTER OF WORSHIP AND THE ARTS. Central Bearden, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a Christ-centered, Community-focused congregation seeking a full-time Minister of Worship and the Arts to join us on our mission. Our music and worship reflects that we are multi-generational, dually aligned with the SBC and CBF and working to change our city. The Associate Pastor for Worship and the Arts shall be responsible for providing leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive program, involving participants of all ages and skill levels, to maximize the effectiveness and excellence of the worship experiences at Central Bearden through the creative use of music and the arts in alignment with the vision, mission and ministry of this congregation. For a better glimpse into Central Bearden and for a full job description, please visit us online at www.CentralBearden.org/Employment. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years experience. Seminary degree preferred. Please send resume to [email protected]. (Posted 6-4-19)
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Texas
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The El Paso Baptist Association is looking for a man or woman of God who can clearly and definitively profess their call to vocational ministry, specifically in the role of encouraging & equipping member churches to do their work. We desire a visionary Spanish/English bilingual person with proven skills in organizational leadership and multi-cultural skills, who has a minimum of 5 years of ministerial experience in a Southern Baptist church and has a reputation of integrity as well as evidence of maturity, spiritual discernment, and wisdom. This person should have a Masters degree, preferably in some form of Christian studies, and be grounded in Scripture and Baptist doctrine while being open to new models of evangelism, discipleship, and church multiplication. Resume should be submitted to [email protected] by June 30, 2019. More info and job description available at: https://www.elpasoba.org/announcements. (Posted 6-11-19)
FULL-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Colonial Hill Baptist Church in Snyder, Texas, is seeking a full-time Minister of Music. Those interested may view the full job posting at www.colonial hill.org. Please send resumes to [email protected]. (Posted 6-11-19)
Virginia
ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. Chester Baptist Church is a CBF congregation in Chester, VA, just south of Richmond. We are seeking to hire an Associate Pastor to lead a comprehensive ministry to the youth (grades 6-12) and a comprehensive ministry to the young adults (age 18-24) of our church and to work to expand these ministries by reaching out to youth & young adults in the community. Our ideal candidate would have an M.Div or equivalent and be ordained. Resume and cover letter can be sent to [email protected]. (Posted 6-19-19)
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. Oak Forest Baptist Church, Chesterfield, VA, is seeking a part-time Director of Music. To apply a resume may be sent to [email protected]. More information may also be obtained at the same address. (Posted 6-13-19)
PIANIST. Hulls Memorial Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking a part-time paid pianist to play for Sunday morning worship service, special services and to accompany choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. Please email resume to [email protected] or mail to HMBC, 420 Enon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. Church phone is 540-371-4124. (Posted 6-6-19)