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Ministry jobs

NewsBNG staff  |  February 25, 2026

Baptist News Global provides a free listing of ministry-related jobs for Baptist churches, theological institutions and organizations across the United States. Each free posting is for 30 days and is limited to 150 words. Postings may be extended another 30 days for $1.00 per word. To submit a ministry-related job, contact Lindsay Bergstrom at [email protected].


Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Missouri
North Carolina
Ohio

 

Alabama

ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN. Auburn First Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama, is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor for Youth & Children. AFBC is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The Associate Pastor will focus on developing relationships, programs and activities for youth and children, while working closely with the church committees associated with these groups. Our congregation desires that our youth and children have age-appropriate experiences which contribute to faith development, community building, and service to others. The primary responsibility will be to the youth ministry (60%), while upholding a deep commitment to the children’s ministry (40%). The Associate Pastor will serve on the ministerial staff, participating in worship leadership and congregational care. To receive a full job description, email [email protected]. (Posted 1.23.26)

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Georgia

LEAD PASTOR. Union Baptist Church in Buford, Ga., is seeking a growth-minded, ordained Baptist pastor for our small congregation of about 100 listed members. The pastor will guide the church, communicate God’s Word, provide Biblical leadership and will work closely with the Deacon Board and Trustee Board. We seek a pastor with the following key areas of emphasis in mind: God’s vision, discipleship, staff relations, church unity and growth, and community support. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, will operate with transparency, and will move the church into its future. Please mail a paper resume to 251 Bona Road, att: Pastor Search Committee, Buford, GA 30518 by April 4th. Learn more about us here: www.ubcbuford.org. (Posted 2.19.26)

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Kentucky

MINISTER TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky., has an established and thriving Children’s Ministry and is seeking a full-time Minister to Families with Children in combination with an additional area of ministry to be determined by the candidate’s calling, experience and passion. Our congregation desires a candidate that is eager to engage with parents and families, values children as an integral part of the congregation and ideally would have both seminary training and education and/or experience in childhood development. Calvary is located in the heart of Lexington between the University of Kentucky campus and a vibrant downtown and is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, CBF of KY and the Baptist World Alliance. If interested, please submit a resume with a cover letter to [email protected]. (Posted 1.23.26)

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Missouri

SENIOR PASTOR. First Baptist Church of Joplin, Missouri, is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor to lead our congregation. We are a mid-sized, multi-generational Southern Baptist church committed to evangelizing our community through service and discipling believers in their walk with Christ. The ideal candidate will hold a seminary degree and/or have at least ten years of pastoral experience. We seek a gifted shepherd who is devoted to preaching and teaching God’s Word, provides strong administrative leadership, and leads with wisdom, humility, and vision. Please email your cover letter, resume, and sermon link to [email protected]. To learn more about First Baptist Church visit firstjoplin.org (Posted 1.23.26)

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North Carolina

SENIOR PASTOR. First Baptist Church of Waynesville, located in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina, is seeking our next senior pastor to lead our congregation, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provide administrative leadership and engage in pastoral care ministries of our church and community. We are a traditional Baptist congregation that holds the scripture as foundational to our faith and affirms the autonomy of the local church. We also support the calling of both men and women to ordained ministry within our church. If you would like to know more about our church, please take a look at our Congregational Profile at https://www.fbcwaynesville.org/church-profile. If you would like to submit a resume or recommend someone for the position you may do so by e-mailing us at [email protected]. (Posted 2.19.26)

ASSOCIATED PASTOR OF YOUTH AND MISSIONS. First Baptist Church of Bryson City is seeking an Associate Pastor of Youth and Missions. Located just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains, Bryson City is a gateway to outdoor adventure and a close-knit mountain community. Our congregation includes approximately 650 total members and 430 residential members. We are seeking an associate pastor who will nurture faith in the next generation and help our church live out the gospel through service, outreach, and mission engagement in our community and beyond. First Baptist Church of Bryson City supports both CBF and SBC mission causes, affirms the 1963 Baptist Faith & Message, and values the ministry of both women and men serving as deacons. Please send inquiries, résumés, or other expressions of interest to: [email protected]. (Posted 2.11.26)

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Ohio

SENIOR PASTOR. A qualified pastoral candidate for Cheshire Baptist Church in Cheshire, Ohio, will fill the spiritual calling, as well the administrative role, of leading the congregation as defined in the associated church theology, constitution, and as outlined in this position description. He will be of theological belief and teaching similar to our own and in complete agreement with the scriptures of the Bible. As the spiritual leader of the congregation, he will be expected to lead in the teaching, discerning, and preaching of all scripture, to support the mission of evangelizing to new/potential believers, counseling members in various areas, and discipling established believers. He (and his family, if applicable) will be expected to establish and build relationships with the congregates, and local community, to further support the evangelism mission. We are all sinners, saved by the sacrifice on the cross, but as the spiritual leader of this body of believers, the candidate will always pursue (to the best of his ability) exemplifying a Christ-like attitude and example. Click here more information or email [email protected]. (Posted 2.4.26)

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