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Alabama
FULL-TIME PASTOR. Baptist Church of the Covenant, an inclusive, welcoming, missional, progressive church where all are welcomed in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Pastor to partner with us in our mission as we enter our next 50 years. The Pastor we seek has a vision for beloved community, a caring Pastor’s heart, and dedication to skillful preaching and creative liturgical worship. BCOC affiliates with Alabama CBF, Alliance of Baptists, Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, BWA, and the Baptist Joint Committee. Pastor and Church Profiles can be found at www.bcoc.net. Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume, and philosophy of ministry via email to: [email protected]. (Posted 9-17-19)
FULL-TIME CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MINISTER. First Baptist Church of Huntsville, AL is seeking a full time Contemporary Worship Minister. This position’s primary responsibility would be to lead all facets of the contemporary worship service we call First Fellowship Worship, which reaches multiple generations of attenders. We are seeking a skilled leader who can equip, recruit, and rehearse a worship team, a creative mind who can develop a worship experience enhanced by music, video, and lighting, and a devoted team player who can work alongside a large ministerial staff. Additional ongoing responsibilities in the Student Ministry and occasional service in other age-level ministries will allow for worship leadership and development opportunities that touch all areas of church life. There is flexibility in the responsibilities of this position to allow for creative ministry opportunities in areas specific to the Minister of Contemporary Worship’s skills and interests. Related job requirements in this area will be determined with the Senior Pastor. The full job description for this position is located at www.fbchsv.org/employment. Please submit resumes and examples of your worship leading via e-mail to: [email protected]. (Posted 9-17-19)
Arkansas
SENIOR PASTOR. Pulaski Heights Baptist Church of Little Rock, Arkansas, seeks an experienced, ordained pastor or pastor couple to serve as the church’s full-time senior pastor. He/she should have a passion for people and ministry; be visionary and entrepreneurial; be organizationally and administratively competent; be a servant leader and understand the needs of an established church in an urban setting. There is a strong and wonderful fellowship among PHBC congregants, with lifelong members worshipping alongside newcomers. We seek a pastor(s) who brings a vision for what our church can become as inspiring and relevant in our community. Qualifications should include a degree from an accredited seminary program and service in ministerial work; experience in church or organizational administration/operation is desired. More about our church can be found at www.phbclr.com. Please kindly send name, cover letter and resume with references to [email protected]. Nominations can be made in the same manner. (Posted 9-3-19)
Florida
PASTOR. Bayless Highway Baptist Churc, Starke, FL, is seeking a full time pastor to lead the church to function as a New Testament church. He will work with the deacons and staff to: (1) lead the church in the achievement of its mission, (2) proclaim the gospel to believers and unbelievers and (3) care for the church members and others in the community. Bible College and Pastoral experience desired. E-mail resumes to [email protected] to the attention Pastor Search Committee or mail to Bayless Highway Baptist Church, 11798 NW County RD 225, Starke, FL 32091. (Posted 9-3-19)
SENIOR PASTOR. Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church (HAB) is a moderate Baptist church in Jacksonville, Florida, seeking a senior pastor who is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a committed Baptist, called by God to the pastoral ministry and to HAB. Requirements include five or more years of ministerial experience and a doctoral degree from an accredited institution. Interested persons may request information at [email protected]. (Posted 8-13-19)
Indiana
LEAD PASTOR. American Baptist East (Evansville, Indiana) is seeking a Lead Pastor to take us into our next ministry season. ABE has a great facility in a great neighborhood with a great future. Recently we have been served by a Transitional Senior Pastor who led the creation of a new vision, new structure, new energy and renewed unity. Our fresh vision is to “Love God, Love Others and Serve the World.” Our new structure is modeled after the principles in The Simple Church (Rainer, Geiger.) We gather for contemporary worship on Saturday evening and for traditional worship on Sunday morning. Connection groups have been instrumental in engaging scripture, prayer and fellowship. Our fall outreach will include AWANA and we have a daycare and preschool ministry. We have an awesome gymnasium, well-utilized by our community and church. We seek in our next Lead Pastor a vision-casting, mission-oriented, encouraging, energetic and venturesome person. Contact: [email protected]. (Posted 8-21-19)
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 9-4-19)
Kentucky
SENIOR PASTOR. Calvary Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, is seeking a Senior Pastor. Located in the heart of downtown, Calvary is a multi-generational, mission-minded congregation that has had a strong downtown presence since 1875. Calvary is a Christ-centered, caring church with members who serve as the hands and feet of God and are known for inclusive fellowship, hospitality, and strong supportive relationships. Calvary is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The successful candidate will preach with the goal of inspiring and deepening the congregation’s relationships with God and each other, while appreciating a variety of theological views. The candidate will possess the administrative, organizational, and financial management skills necessary to pastor a church with an average worship attendance of 700. Minimum educational degree required is a Master of Divinity. Interested parties can view the pastor and church profiles and apply at pastorsearch.calvarybaptistchurch.com. Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2019. (Posted 9-3-19)
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 9-4-19)
Missouri
SENIOR PASTOR. University Heights Baptist Church in Springfield, MO, is seeking a senior pastor. The church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and American Baptist Churches, USA. Springfield is a university town with three universities and a large community college, and the church is located adjacent to Missouri State University. UHBC is a mid-sized Baptist Church with Sunday morning attendance ranging between 140 and 175 on typical Sundays. The church has staff members in the areas of student ministry, children’s/family ministry, music/worship leader and other support staff. Resumes may be sent to: Pastor Search Committee, University Heights Baptist Church, 1010 S. National, Springfield, MO 65804 or emailed to: [email protected]. More information about the church is available at website: www.uhbc.org. Resumes should be submitted by December 31, 2019. (Posted 9-10-19)
NorthCarolina
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is currently seeking a committed Christian leader who will join our staff as a full-time Church Administrator. A successful candidate will believe in the power of the local church to serve as the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Our Church Administrator will help to lead the business aspects of church life, supervise a wonderful team of Support Staff, and will help to ensure that the financial and operational systems of Ardmore align with the church’s mission. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and includes benefits. Ardmore Baptist Church is proud to be affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Candidates can apply by emailing cover letters and resumes to [email protected]. Application deadline is October 15, 2019. (Posted 9-10-19)
RhodeIsland
FULL-TIME PASTOR. Warwick Central Baptist Church is seeking a ful- time pastor to succeed our recently retired pastor of over 12 years. We are an established American Baptist church located in the city of Warwick, RI, 12 miles south of Providence RI. We are seeking a pastor to join us in our mission to “Grow in Christ, Share His Love, and Serve His World”. We are looking for a candidate who is motivated to work in conjunction with church membership to strengthen our commitment to service in the name of Jesus Christ and to work together to grow our congregation in knowledge and number. The ideal candidate is one who has a rooted understanding of God’s Word and is able to share this through their preaching, teaching, and life experiences. And, of course, a sense of humor through it all is essential. For additional information, contact, Rev. Dr. Tom Wiles, Executive Minister, American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island at [email protected]. (Posted 9-10-19)
SENIOR PASTOR. An American Baptist Church in Rhode Island is in search of a Senior Pastor. Community Baptist Church is a historically African-American congregation in a community of 24,000. They are in search of a pastor who can lead the congregation of 100 into the future. They are looking for a pastor to provide traditional pastoral responsibilities of preaching, visitation, and teaching along with the ability to work with church staff and encourage church growth by engaging the community in new and innovative ways. Pastor must be willing to work with the ABC-USA and the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island. All interested pastors should submit their resume or ABC Profiles to the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island via e-mail to [email protected]. For more information call 401-522-9733. (Posted 9-10-19)
SouthCarolina
PASTORAL RESIDENT. First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC, is now accepting applications for our Pastoral Residency position to begin Summer 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application no later than November 1, 2019. We anticipate the resident beginning in Summer 2020, for a total of two years. The position is salaried and with benefits; as this employment is full-time, not an internship. We will be hosting rolling interviews as applications are received. To apply, you will need to submit a current resume and respond to the questions included in the application in a separate document to Mary Carol Anderson: [email protected]. Subject: Pastoral Residency Program. Visit link for job description and application: https://firstbaptistgreenville.com/pastoral-residency-program/. (Posted 9-6-19)
Texas
STUDENT PASTOR/ASSOCIATE PASTOR. First Baptist Church, Victoria, Texas, is seeking a student pastor/associate pastor. Responsibilities would include responsibility for developing and promoting a comprehensive education and ministry program for youth grades 6-12. This person will also be responsible for assisting the Senior Pastor in providing pastoral care in meeting the needs of the congregation and community and for assisting in the administrative leadership of the church. Send resume or contact Kathy Jo Patterson at [email protected]. (Posted 8-5-19)
Virginia
SENIOR PASTOR. Monument Heights Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., is seeking an ordained pastor with 5-10 years of experience and a seminary degree or master’s degree with some seminary. We are a missions-minded church with an approximate attendance of 150. The candidate will be an effective preacher who is a strong leader and has a compelling vision for growing the church. The candidate is someone who is warm and compassionate and demonstrates an authentic love for God in their relationships with families and the church. The candidate will also have strong Biblical knowledge and be skilled in discipleship and personal prayer. The senior pastor provides overall leadership for the church. Responsibilities include leading in preaching, teaching and worship, pastoral care, outreach to the community and collaboration with staff. Interested parties should submit resumes to Pastor Search Committee co-chairs Howard Bartholf and Cindy Marker at [email protected]. (Posted 9-18-19)
West Virginia
SENIOR PASTOR. First Baptist Church, Wardensville, WV, a small independent Baptist church, is seeking a Senior Pastor. Contact [email protected]. (Posted 8-15-19)
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