Job Listings

Horizon Baptist Fellowship, located in Summerville, in rural northwest Georgia, seeks visionary pastor who possesses gifts and traits in the following areas:

– Planning and implementing programs for adults, children and youth, working with church committees, and being a good time manager.
– Preaching and teaching the Biblical message, leading worship services and promoting congregational unity and harmony.
– Caring for the membership, making pastoral calls to prospective members and leading in ministry to persons of divergent backgrounds and traditions.
– Possess a seminary degree or equivalent theological degree, 4+ years experience in pastoral ministry, and be dedicated to his or her own family.
– Position will require technology skills, including word-processing.

We welcome applications from individuals interested in full-time or part-time bi-vocational ministry, regardless of gender.Please submit resumes and questions to: HBFPastorSearch2024@gmail.com
or Mail to: Horizon Baptist Fellowship, Attn: Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 59, Summerville, GA 30747.

For a full description of position and to learn all about us, please visit our website at horizonbaptistfellowship.com. Or contact Deborah McGinnis 865.556.9438.

Garden Lakes Baptist Church, located in Rome, Georgia, is seeking the spiritual leadership of an Interim Pastor. The Interim Pastor will provide administrative and pastoral leadership for the church as the church searches for a permanent pastor, using his/her skills in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and leadership in ministering to the needs of the church and the community.  Questions and resumes may be sent to Dr. Bob Puckett at pucketthome@bellsouth.net.

First Baptist Forsyth, GA, is seeking a pastor. First Baptist is a church that focuses on missions and ministry. We are excited about the future and where God is leading FBC Forsyth. We are a place where people can WORSHIP God freely, a place where people can GROW in their relationship with Christ and become disciples, a place to CONNECT with other people who are serving Christ, and a place that strives to GO and tell others about Christ and to share his love through our lives. We are a church that embraces females in leadership. Both men and women can serve as deacons and be ordained ministers of the gospel fulfilling their calling and purpose for Christ. Contact Virginia Martin, Chair Search Committee 478-319-9494; wt81635@forsythcable.com, and/or Jerry Elder, 478-719-9929; jerryelder@fbcforsyth.com. for additional information.

First Baptist Church of Dalton is prayerfully seeking out a Minister to Children and Their Families. FBC Dalton is located in northwest Georgia about twenty minutes from the Tennessee border on I-75. The Church finds itself in a diverse community and is seeking a minister to help us bring the Kingdom of Heaven to our area. If you are interested in applying for this ministry, please email our Associate Pastor, Justin Safley at jsafley@fbcdalton.org. You may submit your resume and any questions you may have about this position.

First Baptist Church Marietta is seeking a full-time Minister of Pastoral Care and Contemporary Worship who will provide pastoral care, and one-one-one spiritual direction to individuals seeking guidance in their personal relationship with God. This minister will also help develop and lead the contemporary worship service. Individuals interested can submit resumes and cover letters to Lauren Dyer, Administrative Assistant, at LDyer@mariettafbc.org.

First Baptist Church Marietta is located 13 miles from the Braves at Truist Park, and right next to the downtown Marietta Square. FBCM has a heart for reaching out into the community and missions.

First Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia, is seeking an associate pastor who will implement the vision of the church while developing and shepherding our ten ministerial staff members. The ideal candidate will have a dedicated heart for Jesus Christ and the gospel and fully embody a servant leader.

 Our Associate Pastor will:

• Serve as the pastoral chief of staff to direct and synchronize the operations, calendar, and execution of the church’s services and functions;

• Develop the senior pastor’s strategy and vision into a workable plan while distributing tasks across the ministerial staff in a collaborative team approach;

• Oversee the spiritual formation of the congregation and ministerial staff by shepherding ministry groups and small group leaders and coordinating Bible studies and curriculum;

• Provide pastoral care of the congregation as part of the ministerial team;
• Eagerly engage with the congregation around worship services and church activities by serving as an enduring member of the greeting team and new/prospective member outreach team;

• Serve as the primary ministerial advisor to key committees such as Leadership

Advisory Council, Vision 2030, Personnel, and Bylaws and Standing Rules;

• Collaborate with the church administrator and ministers to develop the proposed annual church budget;

• Welcome with enthusiasm the opportunity to deliver 6-8 sermons each year as needed due to the senior pastor’s planned absences and obligations;

• Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills, including Biblical conflict resolution approaches;

• Employ technology and social media skills to help develop an expanding online church presence and drive organizational efficiencies;

• Have a minimum of five years of experience leading and developing a multi-faceted team;

• Hold a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent.

First Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia, is a historic church that has ministered to the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) for over 200 years. We are located at a primary intersection, nestled between downtown Augusta and the sprawling growth of Columbia County. Our combined contemporary and traditional worship attendance for 2022 through March of 2024 averaged 849 people (517 in person and 331 on-line), and our traditional service is televised as well. In addition to Sunday morning services and Sunday School, we have weekly Wednesday night dinner, Bible studies, and choir for ages preschool through adult. A typical week at our church offers many opportunities to serve in ministries, such as our Benevolence Ministry and member-led Bible studies and prayer groups. An important part of our church’s identity is our much sought-after weekday education program that has connected us to surrounding communities for almost fifty years. Including our Senior Pastor and the Associate Pastor position, we employ a ministerial staff of 12 with a support staff of 15. Our average annual budget for the past three years is $2,954,186.

Posting date: April 1, 2024

Application deadline: May 15, 2024

For More Information about us: www.discoverfbc.org

Submit resume and questions to: ministersearch.fbcaugusta@gmail.com

The Oaks Baptist Church of Lyons, Ga is seeking to employ a Minister of Youth to lead in discipleship, fellowship, worship and ministry opportunities with our youth. The ideal candidate can relate well with youth, parents and adult volunteers, and will coordinate and promote weekly Bible study. This can be a part-time or full-time position. The full-time position would include support for the children’s ministry and leadership in worship activities.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to The Oaks Baptist Church, P.O. Box 388, Lyons, GA 30436 ; or email to wandad45@hotmail.com, by June 1, 2024.

The Director of Advocating for Women in Ministry is a new full-time, remote role on the Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM) team and will be responsible for coordinating BWIM’s current advocacy initiatives and developing new opportunities to advocate for the full affirmation of women in ministry in Baptist life. BWIM’s advocacy efforts include encouraging and equipping Baptist congregations to affirm, value, and elevate women in ministry and leadership, and growing a movement to embed gender equity in Baptist life and communities. Desired qualifications include a master’s degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school, 7+ years of experience in positions connected to Baptist ministry and leadership, demonstrated commitment to equity for women in ministry, and capacity for navigating complex issues, and organizing people, programs, and initiatives to affect change within religious communities. Find more information at www.bwim.info/job-openings. Applications close on February 28, 2024.

Harlem Baptist Church, Harlem, GA, is looking for instrumentalists to help lead worship during their 11 a.m. Sunday Worship service. This would be a great opportunity for those who play but are new to leading worship or have never held a church position before, as we would be a welcoming learning ground for young worship leaders and musicians. Also, does not have to be every Sunday. Pay based on experience and frequency. Additional services and paid opportunities will also be available on occasion. All contract musicians must have personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a Biblical Christian walk. They need sufficient competency on their instrument and the ability to accompany groups and individuals. Ability to read chord charts or lead sheets is REQUIRED; the ability to read sheet music is a plus. Contract Musicians are joyfully invited and highly encouraged to participate as an active part of Harlem Baptist Church. Contact the Minister of Music with your resume and/or musical experience at rebekah@harlembaptist.org.

Vineville Baptist Church of Macon, GA is seeking a senior pastor who can lead this dually aligned (CBF and SBC) faith family while relying upon the relevance and truth of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. Vineville is a church that actively supports the equal roles of men and women in leadership, including the role of ministers and deacons. In our setting, the senior pastor provides leadership, while working closely with lay leaders, for guiding the church in the fulfillment of its mission through biblical teaching, congregational care, spiritual development, and missions. It is important that the senior pastor remains comfortably accessible, approachable, and well-informed about our faith family. Resumes may be submitted to triplets31@cox.net.

Parkway Baptist Church, Johns Creek, Georgia, seeks an Associate Pastor, Youth Ministry. This part-time position oversees the spiritual development of middle and high school students in a small, moderate, Baptist church under the leadership and supervision of the Senior Pastor. The Associate Pastor will  have the unique opportunity to experience all aspects of church leadership and ministry in a diverse, vibrant, and growing suburb just north of Atlanta. Please send resume to Parkway Baptist Church, 5975 State Bridge Rd., Duluth, GA 30097, or email to jsamp@parkway-baptist.org. View www.parkway-baptist.org for additional information.

Oakland Baptist Church, a theologically moderate church located in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a Minister of Music. We are a church that values relationships, spiritual growth in Christ, and missions. You can read more about our vision and history by visiting oaklandchurch.com. Our church offers a weekly worship experience, an expansive music program, a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, missions and ministry project opportunities, and focused ministries for children, youth, and adults. Our church is an inclusive and open fellowship, seeking to love all people by being the hands and feet of Christ in our community and around the world.

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 leading choirs and handbells, and the ability to participate in and/or provide guidance for blending traditional and non-traditional services. The Minister of Music will also be responsible for overseeing other musical activities of the church. In addition, we hope to fill this position with someone who possesses any number of gifts beyond music. Our search committee is interested in all areas of expertise and experience including but not limited to the following:

pastoral care/visitation
facilities management
community outreach
counseling
teaching
working with children, youth, or senior adults
spiritual formation
technology
church administration

We strongly encourage candidates to include any relevant experience in their resumes.

Rock Hill, SC is located twenty-five miles south of Charlotte. It is a growing community of 75,000 residents and offers many outdoor recreational activities as well as numerous cultural opportunities. Rock Hill is home to three higher education institutions: Winthrop University, Clinton College, and York Technical College.

Visit oaklandchurch.com/music-search for more specific information regarding requirements for and a description of duties for this position. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and résumé, including references, to the Minister of Music Search Committee at associateminister@oaklandchurch.com. Candidates may also submit digital files or links to posted streaming videos that demonstrate the candidate’s ability as a conductor. All applications are due by
July 31, 2024.

First Baptist Church of Erwin, TN, an historic downtown church with a 202-year presence in our community, seeks a full-time senior pastor to lead our church into the future. 

Erwin is a city of 6,000 nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and conveniently located between Asheville, NC, and Johnson City, TN just off Interstate 26. 

FBC Erwin is 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 congregation affirms the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. 

We desire a pastor who has a calling from God for pastoral ministry, seeing this ministry as a spiritual investment in our beautiful family of faith. The pastor should be an avid student of God’s word and present it in a way that challenges all ages and levels of spiritual maturity in our congregation. 

Preference will be given to candidates that hold an accredited seminary or divinity school degree and possess five to ten years of experience. Compensation commensurate with education and experience. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to erwinfirstsearch@gmail.com and will be accepted through June 8, 2024. More information can be found at www.erwinfirst.org/pastorsearch.

Emerywood Baptist Church of High Point, NC, seeks a full-time senior pastor. He or she should be a seminary graduate, preferably with at least 5 years of ministerial staff experience. We are a suburban, multigenerational, moderate progressive CBF-affiliated church with doors open to all people. We welcome a candidate with a rich personal theology, deep Biblical knowledge informed by modern scholarship, energizing preaching and challenging teaching. He or she will foster trust in the congregation, challenging us to lean into the vulnerability of living a life of faith, and supporting our mission efforts. Our congregation has voiced the need for spiritual formation and collaborative leadership, an opportunity for candidates with these strengths. We will nurture our new senior pastor’s ministry through prayer, friendship, and financial support. Send resume and cover letter to emerywoodbaptistpastorsearch@gmail.com. More info at https://emerywoodbaptistchurch.com/pastor-search/.

Ox Hill Baptist Church in Chantilly, VA, a socioeconomically and culturally diverse suburb of Washington, DC, is seeking an Associate Pastor for Children, Youth, and Young Adults. This minister will be responsible for coordinating and planning faith formation events for children, youth, and their families and creating opportunities to engage young adults in Christian discipleship. Our ideal candidate will be spiritually mature, relational, energetic, collaborative, and innovative. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; possession of or progress towards a master’s degree in theological or ministerial studies is highly desirable. We anticipate this to be a full-time position; however, we are willing to entertain a part-time arrangement if need be. Ox Hill Baptist Church associates with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Interested applicants should email a resume to associatepastorsearch@oxhillbaptist.org.

We are looking for an energetic leader – a lead pastor – to partner with the Church Council to implement and guard the integrity of the mission, vision, and culture of Bon Air Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia, to lead the church in worship through dynamic preaching, and to collaborate with staff and lay leaders to equip church members to proclaim the gospel, care for one another, and minister to others in the community. Email resume or questions to babcsearchpst@gmail.com. Further information may be found at https://bonairbaptist.org/jobs/.

First Baptist Greenville, SC, a progressive and inclusive faith community, is seeking a full-time Minister to Senior Adults. We are looking for an energetic, organized, spiritually mature individual with a seminary degree and a minimum of five years of ministry experience. They will lead a comprehensive ministry dedicated to offering spiritual formation, fellowship, trips, and service opportunities for our senior members and the wider community. The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to ministering alongside our senior adult community, with sensitivity to their unique needs. They will also assist with pastoral care throughout the church, primarily focusing on senior adults. As a valued member of our church’s ministerial staff, the ideal candidate will exemplify a demeanor marked by a collaborative work ethic, adaptability, an attitude of respect, and joy for ministry.

Send resume and cover letter to Jenna Manning by Monday, April 15, 2024.

First Baptist Church of Bryson City, NC is seeking a Pastor. We are a congregation of approximately 660 total members and 440 residential members. We’re looking for a Pastor who shares our commitment to Jesus Christ and our concern and compassion for one another, our community, and the world. The church supports CBF and SBC mission causes, has men and women who serve as deacons, and values the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. For our congregational and pastor profile, see firstbaptistchurchbc.org/pastor-search. Please send inquiries, resumes, or other expressions of interest to: pastorsearchcommittee@firstbaptistchurchbc.org

Village Baptist Church, Bowie, Maryland, is seeking an ordained, preferably Baptist, minister with a minimum of 3-5 years of pastoral ministry experience and a Master’s-level degree (preferably Master of Divinity) from an Association of Theological Schools-accredited educational institution. We are seeking a candidate who takes preaching preparation seriously and engages missionally, both locally and globally. This candidate will come to our multicultural, multiethnic, highly congregationally led church community, which is looking to grow, in Prince George’s County, MD, located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Please see the detailed position description at http://villagebaptistbowie.org/pastor_position.html.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume, to pastorsearch@villagebaptistbowie.org. This position will remain open until filled.

New Covenant Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida, seeks a bi-vocational pastor to lead a supportive community where all who search are welcome, where all are free to find their own relationship to God, and where it is safe to question what it means to follow Christ. Our church seeks to be an open and inclusive community. Founded in 2013, we are associated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Worship services are traditional and liturgical. Although our attendance at worship averages less than 50, we are actively involved in outreach programs for our community. The candidate for this position should hold an advanced degree from an accredited seminary (MDiv preferred). The position will involve twenty to thirty hours. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to m13reddish@gmail.com. For more information about New Covenant Baptist Church, go to www.newcovenantbaptist.net

First Baptist Church of Greenwood, SC, deeply committed to “Seeking His Heart and Being His Hands,” invites applications for the full-time position of Senior Pastor. In alignment with our vision of “living, loving, and serving in the name of Christ,” the successful candidate will exemplify a personal relationship with Jesus and guide our congregation in fulfilling our mission through effective witnessing, community engagement, daily discipleship, and prudent stewardship of resources. This spiritual leader will play a pivotal role in enhancing our participation in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and ensuring that all actions are undertaken in the name of Jesus. We invite interested candidates to review our Church Profile and additional information about this position and our church at www.fbcgwd.org/pastorsearch. Please submit resumes to gwdfbc.spsearch@gmail.com or through the church website.

First Baptist Church, Waynesville, NC is seeking a full-time Pastor for NextGen ministries. First Baptist Waynesville is in a growing community in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina. This pastor will be responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining a specific plan of outreach for each age student group in the church. He/she will define and protect an overarching purpose and strategy so that all student age groups are working toward a common goal and will work with staff and volunteers to develop goals and strategies.

The church website is: www.fbcwaynesville.org

To submit or resume or to seek further information, email Lead Pastor Robert Prince at robert@fbcwaynesville.org.

Ball Camp Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN, seeks an Associate Pastor for Families. The Associate Pastor for Families, alongside the Senior Pastor, will play a crucial role in nurturing the faith development of our children, youth, and their families and foster a strong sense of community within the ministries and church. This minister should be creative, inclusive, compassionate, and relational, skilled in planning and executing meaningful programs according to biblically based and socially relevant curriculum, and gifted in cultivating authentic relationships with children, youth, and adults. Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from an accredited seminary required. 2-3 years serving in a ministerial role on a church staff preferred. Commitment to collaborative and creative ministry and a flexible work environment. Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000. Please submit cover letter and resume to ballcampsearch@gmail.com. For more information, please visit www.ballcamp.org

First Baptist Church, Clayton, NC guided by the Holy Spirit, seeks a full time Senior pastor to lead our church into the next chapter of fulfilling God’s will. Founded in 1811, our dually-aligned church is located in the heart of downtown Clayton. After completing a thorough visioning process, we are looking for a pastor that is focused on carrying out the church’s mission to Show, Grow, Tell, and Serve. We desire a pastor who is a people person, knows and reads the Bible daily, and is dedicated to being engaged with church activities, congregation, and community. The successful candidate will possess a strong calling to the pastoral ministry, hold an accredited seminary or divinity school degree and possess some years of experience as a Senior Pastor. For additional information and to complete an online application please click here or https://fbcpsc.wufoo.com/forms/r1vfnmia04w62yn/.

Questions can be directed to pastorsearch@fbcclaytonnc.org.

 Trinity Baptist Church, located in the heart of Midtown Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Associate Pastor for Student Ministry. This minister will be called to lead a ministry focused on guiding youth and college students to a deeper relationship with Jesus within a caring Christian community. Working alongside a large group of dedicated adult leaders, the next Associate Pastor for Student Ministry will focus on ministering with students, training and equipping the church, and partnering with parents. Anyone seeking an exciting place of ministry with middle school, high school, and college students and their families in one of the top-rated cities in the country, please send your résumé and cover letter to studentministersearch@tbcraleigh.com. Additional information about the church and the position can be found at https://tbcraleigh.com.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, near Shelby, NC, is seeking a pastor to oversee the life and direction of the church body. The pastor will be a gifted teacher who enables persons to learn and develop spiritual truths, an effective communicator of well-developed sermons, a compassionate and discerning counselor, a visionary and planner for the future of the church, and a staff developer. The church recognizes the extent of these responsibilities and is committed to supporting the pastor in the work of the church for the glory of our God.

The church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Southern Baptist Convention, NC Baptist State Convention, and the Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association. The congregation is a diversity of age groups with weekly Sunday Morning Worship attendance ranging from 30 to 40 people. Weekly services are held on Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings. Resumes may be sent to rhdover@aol.com.

Rocky River Baptist Church, located in a rural area outside of Siler City, North Carolina, is seeking a full time Senior Minister. Our congregation prefers that the applicant have at least 5 to 10 years experience in pastoral ministry with a degree from an accredited Baptist Seminary or Divinity School. Rocky River’s congregation is dually aligned with the Southern Baptist Convention and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and affirms women in ministry. We are a fellowship of Christian believers who celebrate our rich heritage as we strive to minister to the spiritual needs of our congregation and community that we serve. If you feel led to apply for this position, please send your resume to rrbcpastorsearchteam@gmail.com.

Hampton Baptist Church, a vibrant, moderate, downtown church in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking qualified musicians to lead a robust music program. The duties can be filled in a variety of ways depending on the interest of applicants (1 full-time position, 1 part-time position, or multiple part-time positions). Duties include directing choirs, accompanying choirs, playing the organ and piano for worship services, and supporting lay members as they use their musical gifts to glorify God.

Hampton Baptist is a welcoming, thoughtful congregation with a long history in the community. Our congregation affirms both men and women in pastoral ministry. Music is very important to many members of our church and the musician(s) will be an integral part of the church’s mission. The congregation’s primary style of worship is traditional.

Find a profile of the church, more information about the music ministry, and application details at www.hamptonbaptist.org/careers.