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Alabama
FULL-TIME MINISTER TO STUDENTS. Vestavia Hills Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a man or woman to be our next full time Minister to Students. We are a suburban congregation of 850 members, dually aligned with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Southern Baptist Convention. The Minister to Students’ primary responsibility is to disciple youth into a transforming relationship with Christ by modeling a life with Christ and developing ministry programs that cultivate spiritual growth. The Minister to Students is also responsible for coordination of the church’s College Ministry and participates with other ministerial staff to provide pastoral care and leadership in congregational activities. Minimum Master of Divinity required with prior full-time experience in student ministry. Send resumes with an introductory letter, referrals, or recommendations to [email protected] with subject line “Minister to Students Resume”. More information about the church may be found at www.vhbc.com. (Posted 6-1-18)
FULL-TIME PASTOR. Westside Baptist Church, Jasper, AL, is seeking a full-time Pastor. Anyone interested in finding out more or applying should visit our website at www.wbcjasper.net. (Posted 5-22-18)
MINISTER TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. First Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a full-time Minister to Children and Families. This ministerial staff position is responsible for the spiritual development of children in grades 1-6. Located in North Alabama, we are geographically located in the heart of downtown Huntsville with a heart for ministry to this city we call home. A full job description and more information about our church are available at fbchsv.org/employment. Résumés and inquiries may be sent to [email protected]. (Posted 5-26-18)
Delaware
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, DE, (calvarybaptistnewark.org) is seeking an Associate Pastor of Leadership Development. Located in the heart of the University of Delaware, we are focused on developing lay leadership for families and youth. Candidates should have or be earning an M.Div. or equivalent, and willing to seek ordination with American Baptist Churches USA. Applicants will be out-of-the-box thinkers comfortable with traditional and non-traditional models of ministry, and able to work with families within a diverse community. Please send a resume or written inquiry to [email protected]. (Posted 7-9-18)
Florida
PART-TIME WORSHIP LEADER-MUSIC. Crown Point Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a part-time Worship Leader – Music to lead all aspects of music ministry for children, youth, and adults during regular and special services. We have a Praise Team/Choir and are located in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville. If interested, please email a resume, along with a video sample or link (if available) demonstrating your musical skill and ability leading worship to [email protected]. Other questions may also be sent to this same email address. (Posted 5-26-18)
Georgia
SENIOR PASTOR. First Baptist Church, Savannah, GA, located in the downtown historic district, is a unique and diverse congregation with an historic commitment to inclusiveness, ecumenism, and missions and social ministries, whose worship reflects the holiness of God. Applicants should hold a minimum of an MDiv degree and have five years of progressively responsible experience in ministry. Must demonstrate abilities in pastoral care, preaching, teaching, discipleship, administration, and church growth. Compensation commensurate with experience. A full job description, information about FBC, and application instructions can be found at www.fbcsavsearch.org. Application review will begin July 16. (Posted 6-21-18)
YOUTH MINISTER. First Baptist Church Dalton, GA, is seeking candidates for a full time Youth Minister. The position is responsible for developing and implementing a ministry that attracts youth to Christ and promotes spiritual growth. This position’s primary focus is ministering to youth and their families. Opportunities for growth in a secondary focus of spiritual formation, worship, communication, finance, or administration will be explored with the candidates based on their interests, gifts, and passions. With an average attendance of 400, FBC Dalton is committed to our vision of being “Together in Christ, Sharing His Love.” More information, including our Core Values, can be found at fbcdalton.org Resumes may be submitted to [email protected]. (Posted 6-4-18)
YOUTH PASTOR. First Baptist Church of Tifton, the “Church Built on LOVE,” is seeking an experienced, educated, and energetic Youth Pastor with the call of God and a mature and growing Christian faith. A qualified candidate should be able to work with the Pastor and Church Ministry Team to introduce young people in middle and high school to Christ, to disciple them in spiritual growth, and to train them in serving Christ with their lives. Applicants should possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), some experience in directing a senior high youth ministry, and basic administrative skills with some expertise in technological communication preferred. Qualified individuals may apply to FBC Tifton, Associate Youth Pastor Search Committee, 404 Love Avenue, Tifton GA, 31794, or email [email protected]. (Posted 5-17-18)
FULL-TIME PASTOR. Victory Baptist Church, Tifton, GAa, a member of the Southern Baptist Convention, is seeking a full-time Pastor with at least seven (7) years of experience preferably in a Southern Baptist Church. He must be a graduate of a recognized Bible college with preference for seminary. This person will have strong leadership skills, be gifted in preaching and teaching God’s Holy Word and be one who believes, follows, and upholds Biblical doctrine in accordance with the Baptist Faith and Message. He must be above reproach, a servant leader and exhibit strength in discipleship and evangelism. We are praying for the Pastor who God has already chosen for this congregation; one who loves and serves the Lord, abides by God’s word and is willing to serve all ages within our church and community, and is prepared to lead Victory Baptist into the future. Please visit www.vbctifton.org for a complete job description/profile and information on how to apply. (Posted 5-8-18)
Illinois
SENIOR PASTOR. Grace Church is an evangelical, outreach-oriented congregation in the Bloomington/Normal hub of central Illinois. Featuring two contemporary, intergenerational worship services per Sunday, Grace has a strong reputation for substantive preaching, discipleship, and spiritual formation. Grace is also well known for its family ministry – resourcing parents, children, and youth at every step on the faith journey. With a passion for sharing the Gospel, Grace’s Grace Around the Corner ministries provide hands-on support to the less fortunate in its immediate area. Other outreach efforts include a self-supporting, community-focused pre-school and generous support to over 40 missionaries, worldwide. Salary: $80-85 K plus health/retirement benefits and full move costs.To apply, contact Sally Morgenthaler, Senior Search Specialist, Griffith Coaching and Staffing, [email protected]. Please send full resume, references, personality test results, and link to preaching video(s). (Posted 5-8-18)
Kentucky
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE PASTOR TO YOUTH. First Baptist Church of Corbin, KY is seeking a full time Associate Pastor to Youth. The Associate Pastor to Youth is a full-time position with benefits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities: excellent communication skills, proficiency in planning, community orientation, organization, focus on relational ministry, and spiritual maturity. The Associate Pastor to Youth will report to the senior pastor and work alongside the Minister of Worship to provide spiritual leadership to a growing community of faith. A seminary degree and experience in youth ministry is preferred. Application materials should be sent to [email protected]. (Posted 6-26-18)
MINISTER TO CHILDREN. St. Matthews Baptist Church, Louisville, KY, seeks a Minister to Children to develop and lead ministries with children from birth through sixth grade and their families, fostering spiritual growth and Christ-like maturity. SMBC’s vision is to be a vibrant faith community demonstrating the love of Christ, becoming vital to the life and hope of our city. Qualifications: M.Div. or equivalent from an accredited seminary or theological school, 3-5 years of experience, ability to create safe, loving environments and to work across functions with a committed staff and congregation. Dually aligned with CBF and SBC, SMBC affirms both women and men serving in all ministerial roles. Metro Louisville is a robust, diverse area, where SMBC continues its 90-year tradition of worship and service, loving people through their entire life by making a place where everyone matters. For a full job description or to submit a resume, write to [email protected]. (Posted 6-6-18)
Louisiana
PASTOR. Northminster Church in Monroe, LA, is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor with responsibilities including preaching, worship planning, pastoral care and administration. A partner congregation of the Alliance of Baptists, Northminster is a unique and diverse congregati0n in the area, with a commitment to beautiful worship, inclusiveness, ecumenism, missions and social justice. For more details, please see our Church and Pastor Profiles, the Pastor Job Description and application instructions at https://northmin.org. We are accepting applications through August 15. (Posted 6-11-18)
Missouri
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY. First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, MO, a CBF-affiliated congregation, is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Children & Youth Ministry. We are a growing community of faith who is committed to ministering to families. We seek candidates with seminary training and experience working with children and youth. Ideally, we seek a candidate who can provide administrative leadership to our children ministry and relational guidance to our youth ministry. All interested applicants are invited to send both a cover letter and a resume to [email protected]. (Posted 5-29-18)
Nebraska
FULL-TIME YOUTH PASTOR. The First Baptist Church of Kearny, NE, is in search of a full time Youth Pastor. The Youth Pastor is responsible for encouraging and equipping First Baptist Youth to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ while also seeking to introduce new Youth to Jesus Christ. In order to accomplish this purpose the Youth Pastor will oversee weekly youth meetings, oversee youth outreach, help with Christian Education, develop long-term and short-term ministry goals, partner with the Christian Education board and church staff, oversee youth budget, and foster relationships between students, their families, and the larger congregation. More information may be found at www.kearneyfb.org. This Youth Pastor position will remain open until filled, with a tentative starting date of August 1, 2018. Please send letters of application and resumes to: Rev. Dr. Greg Mamula of the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska at [email protected]. (Posted 5-3-18)
NorthCarolina
MINISTER TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. Wake Forest Baptist Church, a dynamic CBF affiliated church of over 1200 members in Wake Forest, NC, is actively seeking a Minister to Children and Families as part of a multi-staff team. This position will oversee all ministries related to Children and their extended families in coordination with a strong laity led leadership team. Seminary degree is preferred but not required. Submit resumes to: Wake Forest Baptist Church, 118 E. South Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, ATTN: Minister to Children and Families Search Committee or to [email protected]. (Posted 5-10-18)
DIRECTOR OR MINISTER OF MUSIC. Wake Forest Baptist Church (WFBC) seeks a Director or Minister of Music who will answer a call to service that is part of the church’s proclamation of the Gospel. In consultation with the pastor and the membership, the individual will arrange and lead music in worship services and other special occasions in support of the music ministry of the church, which is located on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. We are a welcoming and affirming congregation, welcoming all people – no matter your race, economic status, or gender expression – into full membership and leadership. This role will be considered a salaried position that requires appropriate research, preparation, rehearsal, Sunday worship services, and some occasional church events where music can be appropriately included. Salary and job title will be commensurate with experience. A background check and drug screening are required by the Safe Sanctuary Policy. Apply by sending a resume and recorded performance to [email protected]. (Posted 5-7-18)
Ohio
FULL-TIME WORSHIP PASTOR. First Baptist Church, Medina, OH, is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Everything we do–Sunday services, Lifegroups, Children’s Ministry and more–is designed to connect people to Jesus, grow in their faith, and serve the community of Medina. We are looking for a full time Worship Pastor who will be an authentic, Spirit-led worshiper of Jesus, who can create an engaging worship environment that connects our church to the Lord. For the full job description and more information, view the full church profile here: http://frootgroup.com/fb1240314181. To apply, send your resume to Meggan at [email protected]. (Posted 5-22-18)
Oklahoma
SENIOR PASTOR. NorthHaven Church in Norman, OK, is seeking a man or woman to be our next senior pastor. NorthHaven is a wonderful congregation that is best described by its mission statement: “An inclusive family of Christ followers, inspiring, challenging, and equipping each other to participate in God’s great story.” We are a multi-generational, ecumenical congregation in the Baptist tradition, with members from several other Christian traditions. NorthHaven is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Alliance of Baptists. The ideal candidate should possess, at minimum, a Master of Divinity or equivalent, and have experience as a Senior Pastor. For more information about the church, please visit our website at northhavenchurch.net. Submit resumes to NorthHaven Church, ATTN: Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 722772, Norman OK 73070, or to Randy Ridenour at [email protected]. (Posted 7-2-18)
SEIOR PASTOR. Spring Creek Baptist Church in Oklahoma City is seeking a Senior Pastor. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Senior Pastor, be a creative and engaging preacher, have effective interpersonal and communication skills, have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a field related to pastoral work, and hold to the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. SCBC is a gracious and diverse community of faith. The candidate must respect this diversity and be able to avoid easy answers to this complexity. The Senior Pastor will lead in worship planning, budgeting, pastoral care, administration, and other general tasks. We partner primarily with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, as well as local groups. This position with salary and benefits will be based in part on experience. For more information, please visit our website at www.springcreekbc.com. Resumes may be sent to [email protected] . (Posted 6-4-18)
Pennsylvania
DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL PERSONNEL SERVICES. International Ministries (IM), the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, is seeking an independent self-starter with the flexibility and willingness to learn in a complex role where he or she will facilitate personnel-related duties on a professional level. As a member of IM’s Global Mission Team, this person will provide leadership in handling diverse and sensitive issues related to administration of human resources for global servants (international and domestic), overseeing benefit management, organizational administration, supervision, communications and managing crises. This position is located in the IM office in King of Prussia, PA. A job description is available at https://www.internationalministries.org/director-of-global-personnel-services/. Inquiries and resumes may be sent to: [email protected]. (Posted 7-5-18)
Tennessee
MINISTER OF WORSHIP. First Baptist Church, Tullahoma, TN, is seeking God’s man to serve as Minister of Worship. He is to be a one who strives to meet the following characteristics: lives a life of worship and exhibits a shepherd’s heart; strong character who attracts people to Christ; consistently seeks God’s will through prayer and the reading of His inerrant Word; strong leader who is willing to partner with the church staff to fulfill the vision of the church; humble and God centered; cherishes family; musically talented, has the ability to lead the church into true worship, and is able to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary music styles. They can respond by emailing resumes to [email protected] or mailing to 108 East Grundy Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388. For questions call 931-455-5461. (Posted 5-7-18)
Virginia
MINISTER TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.River Road Church, Baptist is seeking to call a part-time (25 hours a week) Minister to Children and Their Families. Responsibilities include building relationships with children and their families, planning recreational and spiritually formative experiences, recruitment/training of teachers, and selection of educational material. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree (education or theology preferred) and relevant experience with children. Interested persons may find a job description and application instructions at www.rrcb.org/children. Anticipated start date is Sept. 1, 2018. (Posted 6-26-18)
PASTOR. Biltmore Baptist Church, Glen Allen, VA, is seeking a bi-vocational or part-time pastor with primary responsibilities including preaching, worship planning and pastoral care. Since the retirement of our pastor, Biltmore has received coaching from the Center for Healthy Churches. We see the transition to part-time pastoral leadership as an opportunity to be creative and innovative in refocusing our efforts to be God’s people ministering and serving through team-based ministries and partnerships. We affiliate primarily with the BGAV and CBF and affirm the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. A seminary degree is preferred. Specific hours to be negotiated. Please submit a resume with references to [email protected]. (Posted 6-25-18)
MUSIC WORSHIP LEADER/EDUCATION DIRECTOR. Our Mission, at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, VA, is to connect a real God to a real people (Matthew 28:19-20). In the tradition of seeking to be a lighthouse in our community, we are looking to find a dynamic individual who has a passion for music and education to fulfill a dual-role full-time staff position at our church as Music and Worship Director and Education Director. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to fully express their devotion for helping to connect people to Christ through congregational worship, Sunday School, and Discipleship Training. Please send your resume to [email protected]. (Posted 5-21-18)
SENIOR PASTOR. Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Fairfax, VA, is opening its formal search for a new Senior Pastor. We are located in northern Virginia which is part of the Nation’s Capital Area surrounding Washington, DC. The Senior Pastor will work with the deacons, church council and the church staff to provide opportunities for members to engage in worship, discipleship and mission. He/she will assess the congregation’s current and long-term needs and provide counsel and leadership to help the congregation grow together in Christ-like living. Unless there are some truly extraordinary circumstances, the position will be bi-vocational with specific hours to be negotiated. Please submit resumes and cover letters to: Pastor Search Committee, Calvary Hill Baptist Church, 9301 Little River Turnpike; Fairfax VA 22031 or via email to: [email protected]. We will be receiving submissions at least until June 30, 2018. For additional information about the church and position, please visit www.calvaryhillbc.org/Senior-Pastor-Search.html. (Posted 5-21-18)
WestVirginia
FULL-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. First Baptist Church in Kenova, WV, is looking for a full-time Minister of Music. Candidates must possess experience, training, and expertise in the field of music and worship. Strong leadership skills are a must. Being able to recruit and train sound/tech people is important. Web/graphic design experience is preferred but not required. The church is located close to Marshall University, which attracts many college students. We’re a “come as you are” church so you’ll see a wide variety of attire at our worship services. Salary package is negotiable and dependent on skill and dependent on skill, experience and need of the candidate. For more information, visit the full church profile at: http://frootgroup.com/fb1240524181 or email Meggan at [email protected]. (Posted 7-6-18)
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LEAD PASTOR. Bedford Baptist Church in Bedford, NS Canada, IS considering applications for Lead Pastor position. Looking for a candidate with at least 10 years of pastoral ministry experience; team ministry background preferred; Looking for someone who fulfills the top five mandates that came out of our congregational survey: 1) Preaching/Teaching/Leading; 2) Is compassionate, caring and maintains confidentiality; 3) Motivates others in a positive and affirming way; 4) Encourages people to put their faith into action; 5) (TIE) Possesses conflict management skills and works well in team situations; 6) (TIE) Can effectively communicate and develop a solid vision plan. Any resumes should be sent to [email protected] and addressed to Peter Metcalfe, Office Administrator and secretary for the Lead Pastor Search Committee. (Posted 7-2-18)