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Alabama
MEDIA MINISTRY DIRECTOR. First Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a full-time Media Ministry Director. For more information, please visit www.fbchsv.org/employment. Resumes and inquiries may be sent to [email protected]. (Posted 01.31.18)
Georgia
MINISTER TO CHILDREN & YOUTH. Second Avenue Baptist Church in Rome, GA, a 500-person congregation with an average attendance of 160 for worship, is seeking a full-time Minister to Children and Youth. His/her primary responsibility is to guide spiritual growth and maturity of children, youth, and college students and to encourage and equip them to become disciples of Christ. Successful candidates will demonstrate maturity of faith, relational leadership, excellence in communication, and creative vision. The Minister will organize and execute innovative programs for children, youth, college students, and families while working alongside the senior pastor, other staff members, and various ministry teams. A graduate degree in ministry from an accredited college or seminary, as well as experience in full-time children or youth ministry, is desirable. Send resume to [email protected] or mail to Second Avenue Baptist Church, 823 E 2nd Avenue, Rome, GA 30161. (Posted 2-23-18)
SENIOR PASTOR. Royston Baptist Church, Royston, Ga., is seeking a Senior Pastor who will give himself to the ministry of the Word and to the congregation and shall have the charge and welfare and oversight of the church. He shall conduct religious services on Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings and be administrative head of the church including a four team staff. To apply contact Vanessa Strickland, Royston Baptist Church, 767 Church Street, Royston, GA 30662, [email protected]. (Posted 02.02.18)
OUTREACH MINISTER. Tucker, Georgia, is quickly becoming a dynamic and diverse community. First Baptist Church of Tucker, a moderate congregation, is seeking to share Christ’s Love to this “New Tucker.” We are seeking a person to lead this outreach in Tucker and its surrounding community. The overall purpose for this position is to develop and facilitate multiple Christ-centered groups within our community based on shared interests, missional needs and life stages. As part of that purpose, we expect this person to: Learn, understand and appreciate the dynamic culture of Tucker; Engage the various communities in meaningful relationships; Develop communities of Faith and Small Group study; Discover and train team leaders for the purpose of establishing and growing these study groups; Establish Missional engagements within the community; ; and Make preparation for future worship gatherings in the community. Interested candidates should submit a resume to [email protected] with the word Tucker in the subject line. (Posted 02.01.18)
Illinois
SENIOR PASTOR. First Baptist Church of Peoria, Ill., a mid-size, progressive American Baptist church, is seeking an experienced, ordained minister to provide leadership and vision in support of our mission to minister to our congregation, the community and the world, so all may experience the love and grace of God. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preaching and leading worship in a dynamic, engaging fashion; providing pastoral care and interpreting the faith; building upon a long tradition of service, focusing on new programs and ideas. Please view our website at www.fbcpeoria.org and links to Facebook and YouTube. Contact Paul Grove via email, [email protected], for questions and more information. (Posted 03.12.18)
Indiana
BI-VOCATIONAL YOUTH PASTOR. Friendship General Baptist Church is a supportive church of 140 to 160 loving individuals. We are currently seeking an energetic, enthusiastic individual to fill our Youth Pastor/Minister position. This rural church has many opportunities for continued growth in both our Children’s ministries and church membership. NFGBC is a compassionate and loving church that blends Classic Hymns with Praise and Worship. All our Children and Youth ministries are staffed with wonderful volunteers. Some higher education is preferred but not required. If you are a person interested in furthering the gospel in and through our children and youth, please contact us at: C/O Part-Time Youth Pastor/Minister, Pastor Spencer Gaines, P.O. Box 338, Lynnville, IN 47619, 812-922-3645, [email protected]. (Posted 2-28-18)
PASTOR. Westport Baptist Church, an American Baptist Church in Westport, Indiana, seeks an energetic pastor to guide them in the next chapter of their ministry. The applicant will show evidence of a servant leader’s heart; have strong and challenging Biblically-based teaching and preaching ability; and be passionate about evangelism and discipleship, while assisting the church in reaching its community with the Good News of Jesus Christ. This is a lively congregation of 85-100 in worship, with a history of long-term pastoral leadership, strong youth programming and community ministry/involvement. A graduate theological degree is desirable, or evidence that one is in process. ABC ordination (or recognition of one’s previous ordination) will be expected. Please send cover letter and resume’ (or ABPS profile) to Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford ([email protected]). Church website: http://www.westportbaptistchurch.org/. (Posted 03.13.18)
Kentucky
SENIOR PASTOR. Broadway Baptist Church in Louisville, KY, a longtime CBF affiliate, is seeking a senior pastor to lead our 500+ member congregation into the next generation. Broadway was chartered in 1870, and our next pastor will only be the fourth since 1949. We favor both energetic congregational ministry and active community service. Our worship style is traditional and creative, including an outstanding music program. Broadway long has enjoyed a strong pulpit ministry. A successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in full-time ministry and hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school. Cover letters and resumes can be submitted confidentially to pastorsearch@
Nebraska
PASTOR. American Baptist Church in Omaha, Nebraska, is in search of a leading Pastor. We are seeking a Pastor to lead our church congregation spiritually, provide stability, and foster growth in membership. We believe in a preaching pastor that will teach us how to apply the Word of God to our own lives. We believe in fellowship where all people feel accepted and met with understanding and compassion. We are a small diverse congregation of less than 50 active members. We would also like to develop a youth ministry that encourages youth to come to Christ. We prefer a mixture of traditional and contemporary worship music. We are open to any person that feels called by God to apply. However, applicants must be ordained by American Baptist Churches, willing to be ordained, or transfer ordination to American Baptist Churches. To apply please submit your resume or ABPS Profile via email to ABC/NE Executive Minister Robin Stoops at [email protected] and ABC/NE Associate Executive Minister Greg Mamula at [email protected]. For further questions call 402-556-4730. (Posted 01.31.18)
North Carolina
MINISTER WITH COMMUNITY. Are you a minister with an entrepreneurial spirit, someone with big ideas for how churches can relate to the world around us? Do you have the spirit of an educator to guide us in new directions? Are you passionate about people, with an ability to connect with others from every walk of life, both digitally and in person? Does your love for God’s people guide your interactions with those on the margins? First Baptist Church Raleigh seeks a Minister with Community who will lead & grow our efforts to connect with our neighbors. We experience God through traditional liturgical worship and seek fresh approaches to relating to the community. We’re an urban church located on Capitol Square and draw people from throughout the Triangle. We’re a CBF-affiliated congregation that honors historic Baptist principles and welcomes women as leaders in the pulpit and in the diaconate. Interested? Visit https://fbcraleigh.org/f
MINISTER OF STUDENTS. First Baptist Church of Clayton, NC. The position of Minister of Students is a full-time position reporting directly to the Pastor. The primary responsibility of this position is to be a minister to students and to coordinate the youth ministry program of the church. Student ministries include planning, developing, and implementing programs, activities and events to engage middle school, high school, and college students in Bible study, worship, missions, and fellowship. See full job description at: http://fbcclaytonnc.org/jobpostings.html. If you are interested in applying for this position, send your resume to: Steve Canady, Chairman, Personnel Committee Email: [email protected]. Phone: 919-818-0248. (Posted 2.21.18)
ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF FAMILY LIFE. Emerald Isle Baptist Church, Emerald Isle, NC, is seeking an Associate Minister of Family Life. This full-time position will focus on two broad tasks: (1) developing and implementing ministries that bring Christian value to our church members and (2) assisting the minister in all aspects of pastoral and community care. Emerald Isle Baptist Church, with a full-time membership of 240 along with several hundred seasonal members and visitors, is located in a beach community on the Crystal Coast in western Carteret County, North Carolina. The successful candidate must be licensed/ordained or be a candidate for ordination and hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Three years of experience in a church or similar institution is preferred but not required. Inquiries to: Michael Taylor, chair of search committee. [email protected]. (Posted 2.21.18)
MINISTER OF WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC. Jersey Baptist Church, Lexington, N.C., is seeking a Minister of Worship through Music. The vision for the person(s) involved in this ministry position is to provide leadership concerning music during worship services at Jersey Baptist Church. The primary responsibility is to collaborate with the pastor to plan and implement vibrant music within services of worship. The part-time time Ministry of Worship through Music person(s) is responsible for coordinating and implementing the music involved within the contemporary worship service (8:30), and traditional worship service (11:00). This position will encourage and promote Christian values, ideals and discipleship while demonstrating spiritual maturity. This position reports to the personnel committee and is supervised by the pastor. Leadership: Plan, lead and coordinate the music within the contemporary worship service; Plan, lead, and coordinate the music for the traditional worship service; Manage music budgetary expenses; and Be comfortable and capable of working in a team environment. Submit inquires to [email protected]. (Posted 02.08.18)
FULL-TIME PASTOR. The First Baptist Church of Weaverville, Weaverville, NC, located ten miles north of Asheville, NC, is seeking a full-time pastor. Our CBF-affiliated church affirms the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. We are searching for a pastor who can provide challenging, Biblically based preaching and teaching, engage in pastoral care, collaborate with staff, and support community ministries. Candidates should have more than five years of prior ministerial experience and a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school. More information can be found at fbcwvl.org/jobad. Please send a resume and cover letter including your personal statement of faith by March 15, 2018. Application materials may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the attention of the Pastor Search Committee at First Baptist Church of Weaverville, P.O. Box 547, Weaverville, NC 28787. (Posted 02.02.18)
PASTOR. Warrenton Baptist Church, located in Warrenton, NC, is seeking a pastor. We are a Main Street church in a small historic town, the county seat of a primarily rural county. Our preference is for a full-time pastor, with openness to other options. Our congregation affirms the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message and supports both men and women in ministry roles. We desire a pastor who can provide strong leadership in worship, compassionate pastoral care, and guidance for spiritual development and Christian outreach. Our church utilizes a traditional style of worship, with openness to incorporating less traditional elements. We follow the Christian year and use the Christian seasons as a guide for our worship. We seek to care for one another and to be a Christian presence for those outside our church family, nearby and throughout the world. Interested candidates may send resumes to: Mary Catherine Harris, pastor search committee chair. Email: [email protected]. Address: 434 N.C. Highway 58, Warrenton, NC 27589. (Posted 01.26.18)
PASTOR. Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Denton, NC, is seeking a full-time or would consider bi-vocational Pastor. We are a 110 year old KJV Southern Baptist Church with a congregation of 50-100 with a vibrant youth ministry. We are seeking a Spirit filled Man of God to serve as under Sheppard of our flock. If interested please send resume with salary expectations to [email protected] which will be forwarded to our search committee. (Posted 01.22.18)
ASSOCIATE PASTOR. Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, near downtown and NCSU in Raleigh, NC, seeks an Associate Pastor to serve full time with full benefits. Pullen is a 130 plus year old social-justice oriented, progressive, ecumenical, inclusive, welcoming and affirming ABC/Alliance of Baptists church. We believe in a radical vision that all people are created in the image of God, an expansive love beyond humanity’s limits. We affirm that there are many paths to God and that no one person or religion holds all the truth. Read more about us on our website, especially http://www.pullen.org/our-touchstone/ and http://www.pullen.org/partnerships-and-affiliations/. Qualifications: Ordained minister in the Christian tradition. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree; graduation from an accredited seminary or graduate school with a Master of Divinity or comparable degree, and at least five years of experience in Christian education, pastoral care, work with seniors, young adults, and/or congregational life activities, supervisory responsibilities, or comparable work experience. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail to Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Attn: Associate Pastor Search Committee, 1801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, but apply by February 15th for assured consideration. Position open after May 1. For more detailed information, please review the Associate Pastor job description at www.pullen.org/jobs. (Posted 01.16.18)
South Carolina
FULL-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Oakland Baptist Church, Rock Hill, SC, a theologically moderate church located in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a Minister of Music. The Minister of Music will be a devoted follower of Christ, hold a music degree, and have a background that includes theological training, experience as a church musician conducting choirs and handbells, and the ability to participate in and/or provide guidance for traditional and non-traditional services. Please visit https://oaklandchurch.com/music-search/ for more information on this position. Send resumes to [email protected]. (Posted 01.18.18)
PASTORAL RESIDENT. First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC, is seeking a recent seminary graduate to serve as pastoral resident. The pastoral residency program offers an exciting opportunity for the resident to gain invaluable pastoral experience in collaboration with an innovative pastoral staff and a “teaching congregation.” Over the course of two years the pastoral resident will engage in various responsibilities and educational opportunities that will expand the resident’s knowledge and skills, as well as deepen their sense of pastoral identity and authority. We anticipate the resident beginning in June 2018. The position is salaried and with benefits. Potential candidates should go to http://firstbaptistgreenville.com/pastoral-residency-program/ for more information and an application. (Posted 01.17.18)
ASSOCIATE YOUTH MINISTER. First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC, is seeking an Associate Youth Minister. This is a full-time staff position with benefits. This position is an entry-level position, assisting our full time Minister of Youth and Recreation and is designed for recent seminary or divinity school graduates. Using their gifts and talents for ministry, they should have a passion for ministering to youth and their families ages 6th grade through 12th grade in a large youth ministry. This position offers foundational experience and an expansion of knowledge and skill in collaboration with an innovative pastoral staff and youth minister with 10 years of experience. The Associate Youth Minister will report directly to the Minister of Youth and Recreation. Full Job Description and Application: http://firstbaptistgreenville.com/associate-youth-minister/. (Posted 01.16.18)
Texas
MINISTER TO PRESCHOOL/ CHILDREN. First Baptist Church, Plano, Texas, is seeking a full-time minister to preschool and children. Children’s ministry experience and degree are required. Send resumes to [email protected]. (Posted 3-13-18)
FULL-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC AND OUTREACH. University Baptist Church, Austin, TX, is seeking a Minister of Music and Outreach who is responsible for leading music for worship and directing the choir at UBC. We are seeking a musical, creative individual who can work collaboratively with pastoral staff and lay leaders. Learn more at www.ubcaustin.org. Send resumes to [email protected]. (Posted 01.18.18)
VIRGINIA
SENIOR PASTOR. McLean Baptist Church is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead our moderate Baptist community of faith. Applicants for the Senior Pastor position should have demonstrated professional and life experiences relevant to the position responsibilities; a M.Div degree or higher; and experience managing ministerial and administrative staff. The most important responsibilities of our Senior Pastor are preparing and preaching inspiring sermons; planning and leading meaningful worship experiences; leading and managing ministerial and support staff of 5 people as an effective team; supporting the spiritual development of our congregation; leading our pastoral care ministry; supporting our outreach efforts; supporting our local and global missions efforts; and working cooperatively with lay leadership to set priorities for achieving the mission and vision of the church. Compensation commensurate with experience. The current salary range is $115,000-135,000. The full job description, submission instructions, and information about MBC can be found at www.mcleanbaptist.org/pastorsearch.html. Deadline: May 1, 2018. (Posted 3-13-18)
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR/BIBLICAL STUDIES. The John Leland Center for Theological Studies, Arlington, VA is seeking qualified individuals for the undergraduate Adjunct Faculty in the area of Biblical Studies. Applicants possessing a doctorate degree (or ThM at minimum) who sense a calling to teach in a seminary context may submit a cover letter and a current CV (with the names and contact information of three references) to Gareth Murray ([email protected]). The John Leland Center is an ATS accredited institution and a proud member of the Washington Theological Consortium. Leland is a broadly evangelical, pan-Baptist institution whose students and faculty have ties to a wide array of denominations and churches. Our Mission: Equipping transformational leaders for the global ministry of Jesus Christ. www.leland.edu. (Posted 3-12-18)
YOUTH PASTOR. First Baptist Church of Middletown, VA, is seeking a part-time Youth Pastor to minister to our young people (grades 6 – 12) and our church families. The church is seeking a young man with a passion to connect with kids of all ages and their families, leading them in Biblical teaching while providing leadership and direction to the overall ministry. Highly desirable is a person who is also able to lead in a Contemporary Worship Service as Worship Leader. This is a part-time position and is designed to be a flexible complement to a candidate’s other areas of work/school/ministry. Housing is available free of charge while transitioning to the area. Requirements: Strong Christian faith characterized by the consistent study of God’s Word, dedication to prayer and a righteous lifestyle; Ability to connect the truths of God’s Word to the reality of students’ lives; Education and/or experience consistent with the position; Strong leadership capabilities and ability to command attention and respect from students and workers; Energetic, positive, and encouraging attitude; Compensation will be based on education and experience. Contact: Pastor Mike Blitch, [email protected], 540-664-1541, First Baptist Church, 2425 First Street, Middletown, VA 22645. www.fbc4u.com. (Posted 3-6-18)
FULL-TIME PASTOR. Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, Henrico, VA, is seeking the full-time pastor that God has prepared for our church. Our church, constituted in 1781, is located approximately 10 miles east of Richmond, Virginia on historic Route 5. We affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message and support both men and women in leadership positions. We are seeking a visionary leader who is excited about his calling; exhibits interpersonal skills described in I Corinthians 13:4-7; is a dynamic and energetic disciple builder; mission minded; possesses strong preaching and leadership skills; and a shepherd who is vigilant in maintaining contact with all church members. Our church is community minded and actively involved in missions and ready to move forward to reach young families. The pastor, staff and church members, working together, will strive to be effective witnesses to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in our community. Please send all résumés to [email protected]. (Posted 2-28-18)
COLLEGIATE/YOUNG ADULT MINISTER. The Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) is seeking a full-time Collegiate/Young Adult Minister to lead the collegiate ministry (BCM) at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, VA. As a part of the statewide effort to develop collegiate ministries through the Kairos Initiative, the Collegiate/Young Adult minister will lead ministries on campus and in the surrounding community through the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and partnering local churches. We are seeking experienced and passionate ministers who can work well independently in their context while at the same time be a connected and contributing leader on our statewide team of Kairos ministries. Kairos ministers must possess a clear sense of call to collegiate and young adult ministry and love for the local congregation, with a desire to connect their ministries on campus with the ministries of the churches in their surrounding community. Collegiate/Young Adult Ministers engage young adults in Christian community through discipleship, worship, leadership development and mission service. At the same time they maintain meaningful relationships with BGAV churches in the surrounding area and help to advocate for young adult ministry in BGAV churches. Kairos ministers view their ministry efforts on campus and their relationships with the surrounding community of churches as both important expressions of their call to denominational collegiate/young adult ministry. Candidates should possess a Master’s level degree or equivalent, from an accredited theological institution. They should have a strong record of ministry experience and demonstrate an ability to work independently, displaying high initiative and high quality ministry effort. Interested ministers can send his or her cover letter and resume to Welford Orrock – Kairos Team Coordinator –[email protected]. For more information about the position and/or the campus setting, please contact Welford Orrock. (Posted 02.01.18)
SENIOR PASTOR. Glen Allen Baptist Church, Glen Allen, VA, is seeking a senior pastor to provide Christian based leadership for the life and work of Glen Allen Baptist Church; develop meaningful services of worship; provide pastoral care to the people within the church and community; cultivate the development and direction of the spiritual leadership for all staff personnel. The candidate should be a graduate of an accredited college or university, a Master of Divinity is preferred. Five plus years of experience as a pastor in a Baptist church with experience in managing others is desired. Applications can be sent to [email protected]. (Posted 01.23.18)