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First Baptist Church - Clemson, SC

Minister/Director of Music and Worship

First Baptist Church of Clemson, SC, is seeking to hire a Minister/Director of Music and Worship.  This person will lead the church music ministry, providing a comprehensive music program that will inspire and enhance congregational worship and fellowship, engage all age levels in a variety of music arts experiences and education, and promote music as an important part of meaningful corporate and personal worship and spiritual growth. This position requires worship planning, sound and media streaming, leading multiple choirs of all ages, instrumental ensemble, and other responsibilities. The Minister/Director of Music and Worship will serve as a member of the staff and assist the staff in a shared concern for the total ministries and members of the Church. First Baptist Church of Clemson is an inclusive community of faith that seeks to worship, glorify, and serve God, as revealed in Jesus Christ, both locally and globally.
Send resume, Letter of Interest, references, and inquiries to: tghfbc@aol.com

Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church - Six Mile, SC

Co-Vocational Pastor

Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church (RDBC), of Six Mile, South Carolina, seeks a co-vocational or part-time pastor to lead a supportive community where all who search are welcome, where all are free to find God’s call within Biblical teachings (especially the teachings of Christ), and where it is safe to question what it means to follow Christ. Our purpose is to glorify God, grow in Christ, and share the Gospel with others. RDBC seeks to be an open community, offering spiritual and educational services and programs in person (worship services are also streamed on Facebook), focusing on love and service to all as we journey together.
Founded in 1999, RDBC is traditional and follows the lectionary, with the spoken word and music supporting one another. Although our attendance at worship averages less than 50, we are actively involved in ministry to our community and are hoping to find a pastor who will guide us in this endeavor. We affirm the 1963 Baptist Faith & Message with Article XVIII (1998).
The candidate for this position should hold an accredited degree and be ordained. The position will encompass being the spiritual leader for our small, multi-generational congregation. It will involve twenty to thirty hours per week to include preparation and delivery of scholarly, inspiring, and challenging sermons; guidance and leadership to the church; hospital/sick visits; and spiritual care as needed. The pastor should be an honest and trustworthy person, with a personal relationship with Christ, who is a visionary and is passionate about connecting with our community and sharing Christ.
Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to kelleygreg@bellsouth.net. For more information about Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church, visit www.ridgelanddrivebc.org.

Second Baptist Church - Liberty, MO

Pastoral Resident

Second Baptist Church seeks to hire a full-time Pastoral Resident to serve and learn with our congregation for 2-3 years, beginning in late August 2025.
The Pastoral Resident will benefit from a nurturing community at Second Baptist, spending focused time during their residency learning to be a Senior Pastor in ministry as they gain experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, and congregational organization. The Resident will also be given opportunities to lead in baptisms, weddings, funerals, family dedications, communion, and other pastoral duties such as coordinating care ministries for the congregation.
The Pastoral Resident should have earned a Master of Divinity degree, will be a somewhat recent seminary graduate, will sense a call to serve as a Senior Pastor, and will have demonstrated the giftedness to excel in this calling. Some ministry or equivalent work experience following seminary is preferred.
Applications for this position are due by January 24, 2025, and should be submitted by email to cmcneill@2bcliberty.org or by mail to: Rev. Constance McNeill, Second Baptist Church, 300 E. Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068.
Applicants should submit their resumes with references and a 1-page reflection on their vocational calling/purpose. For more information visit 2bcliberty.org/jobs-at-2bc.

First Baptist Church - Greenville, SC

Minister of Music and Worship

First Baptist Greenville, SC, a progressive and inclusive faith community, is seeking a Minister of Music and Worship. The ideal candidate will have experience that builds on the church’s long-standing tradition of musical excellence in worship. This individual will serve as the musical director and conductor of the Sanctuary Choir, coordinating soloists, instrumentalists, and ensembles for all regularly scheduled worship services and special services as needed. Their responsibilities include serving on the Worship Creation Team, which plans worship, and recruiting and supervising music interns and choral scholars from Furman University. The Minister of Music and Worship will also assist the youth, children’s, and handbell choir directors in annual planning. As a member of the ministerial staff, this person will be committed to the church’s mission and values while also providing pastoral care to choir members. This is a part-time position with competitive compensation. Submit a letter of interest and resume by November 10.

CBF South Carolina

Volunteer Disaster Response Coordinator

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina is searching for a volunteer within the state to serve as its Disaster Response Coordinator.  This is currently a volunteer position within CBF South Carolina (approved, related expenses can be reimbursed), and this person will serve as the point of contact with CBFSC staff and CBF Global Disaster Response leadership, under the supervision of the CBFSC Associate Coordinator.

The called candidate will exhibit Christian commitment and leadership skills, be committed to tasks, and be able to recruit and encourage volunteers.   Click here for a complete position description.

Please submit a cover letter and resume of qualifications to missions@cbfsc.org no later than November 1, 2024.  If you have any questions at all about this, please contact Elizabeth Nance-Coker.

Clemmons First Baptist - Clemmons, NC

Family Pastor

Clemmons First Baptist Church (http://www.cfbctoday.org/) is in search of a Family Pastor – a gifted minister who is seeking an opportunity to lead, guide, and equip the church body for relational discipleship for preschool, children, youth, and young adults and their families. This person, male or female, must demonstrate a mature and deepening faith by being a student of Scripture and actively engaging in spiritual practices. This minister should have a deep sense of call to vocational Christian ministry in the local church, and be theologically aligned with a moderate Baptist church. For more information about the church, the position description and the ideal candidate description, visit www.cfbctoday.org.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to cfbcsearch@cfbctoday.org.

Horizon Baptist Fellowship-Summerville, GA

Pastor

Horizon Baptist Fellowship (a CBF congregation) in Summerville, GA, is actively seeking a visionary pastor to guide us and walk along beside us in our mission to be a church where faith is lived out through worshiping Christ, forming together as disciples, and engaging our community, both locally and globally.

Established in 1992, Horizon has been a thriving congregation. We currently have a membership of 90. Our worship opportunities include Sunday School at 9:45, a traditional Sunday morning service at 11:00, with an average attendance of 45, and Wednesday night Bible study and fellowship.

After navigating through recent difficult times, made even worse by the Covid-19 pandemic, HBF has emerged with a renewed sense of purpose, and a reaffirmed commitment to be the light God calls us to be.

Our desire is that our next pastor possesses leadership abilities, spiritual gifts, and personal traits in the areas of leadership, worship and pastoral care.  Click here to view a comprehensive description on our website.

We welcome applications from those interested in full-time or part-time bi-vocational ministry, regardless of gender. If you are a passionate and dedicated individual with a heart for ministry, we invite you to consider joining our vibrant community at Horizon Baptist Fellowship.

Please look for us on facebook or visit our website: HorizonBaptistFellowship.com

Mail resumes to:

Horizon Baptist Fellowship
Pastor Search Committee
P.O. Box 59
Summerville, GA 30747

Or submit electronically to: HBFPastorSearch2024@gmail.com

Feel free to contact the church office at 706.857.6119, or Deborah McGinnis, Chair of Pastor Search Committee, 865.556.9438 text or call.

Greenlawn Baptist Church - Columbia, SC

Children's and Youth Leader

Greenlawn Baptist Church is searching for a part-time Children’s and Youth Leader, approximately 10-12 hours per week ($13,000).  Candidates should be a Christian person with initiative, and who can plan activities for children and youth. Main responsibilities are Wednesday evenings (2 hours) and Sunday mornings (about 3 hours, including children’s church). Would work closely with children’s and youth committee. Will send full job description upon receipt of resume’. Mail resume to: Greenlawn Baptist Church, 6612 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209, or by email to: greenlawn@greenlawnchurch.org

Earle Street Baptist Church - Greenville, SC

Senior Pastor

Earle Street Baptist Church (ESBC) of Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual oversight and leadership to the church and its multigenerational congregation.  Earle Street Baptist Church is looking for a person who desires to plant roots in Greenville and serve for a long season. This person must be a leader, a vision caster, a solid bible teacher, and a loving shepherd. Earle Street Baptist has a long and fruitful history and is therefore looking for a Senior Pastor who will help us capture a fresh vision for the future.

Click here to see the job description and church profile that provide more information.

Applicants please send a cover letter and resume to: pastorsearch@esbcgreenville.org.

Erwin's First Baptist Church - Erwin, TN

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Erwin, a 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 is 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.

Oakland Baptist Church - Rock Hill, SC

Associate Minister for Music

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.  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.  You can read more about our vision and history by exploring the rest of our website.

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 (click here for a comprehensive description).  We strongly encourage candidates to include any relevant experience in their resumes.

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.

Emerywood Baptist Church - High Point, NC

Senior Pastor

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/.

First Baptist Church - Piedmont, SC

Minister to Families

First Baptist Church in Piedmont, SC, is seeking a part-time Minister to Families.  This position will require approximately 20 hours per week, and will work regularly with the Family Ministry Committee on the following:

  • Lead in the planning and execution of all PFBC Family Ministry activities, including
    developing and overseeing the administration of a Family Ministry budget.
  • Lead in recruiting, equipping, and managing all volunteers in preschool, children, and
    youth ministries.
  • Maintain appropriate communication with families regarding congregational activities
    and opportunities for ministry and service.
  • Lead in outreach to families in the community to foster relationships and cultivate
    avenues for congregational involvement and membership.
  • Serve as a resource for parents, equipping them with tools needed to lead in the spiritual formation of their children.
  • Provide spiritual care as opportunities arise with preschoolers, children, youth, and their families.
  • Work alongside pastor and volunteers to provide intergenerational fellowship and mission opportunities in the church and community.
  • Meet regularly with the pastor for support and guidance.

Mail or email resume and cover letter no later than July 1, 2024, to Stephen Clyborne, 8 First Baptist Church Road, Piedmont, South Carolina 29673.

Village Baptist Church - Bowie, Maryland

Senior Pastor

Village Baptist Church 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.

First Baptist Church - High Point, NC

Senior Pastor

Join us in a bold leap of faith into the future! Historic First Baptist Church of High Point, NC, seeks a restart minister to enthusiastically and effectively lead our congregation as we relocate and refresh our mission to live the gospel everyday, everywhere, to everyone. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, visionary leader who relates well to others, provides spiritual leadership and pastoral care to the congregation, plans and leads meaningful worship, and delivers engaging, biblically grounded sermons. In addition, the candidate will provide leadership for mission opportunities, as well as support the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist Faith and Message of 1963. He or she should be a seminary graduate with a minimum of five years of church staff experience, preferably as a senior or associate pastor. Church and pastor profiles are available for viewing at www.fbchighpoint.org.

Please submit a cover letter with your resume to pastorsearch@fbchighpoint.org by March 1, 2024. 

Click here for a comprehensive pastor profile.

 

New Covenant Baptist Church - Deland, FL

Co-vocational Pastor

New Covenant Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida, seeks a bi-vocational or part-time 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. New Covenant Baptist Church seeks to be an open and inclusive community, offering spiritual and educational services and programs in person and online, focusing on love and service to all as we journey together. New Covenant, founded in 2013, is associated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
Worship services at New Covenant are traditional and liturgical, with music and the spoken word coordinating to create a cohesive service. Although our attendance at worship averages less than 50, we are actively involved in outreach programs for our community and are hoping to find a pastor who will guide us in this endeavor.
The candidate for this position should hold an advanced degree from an accredited seminary (MDiv preferred). The position will encompass being the spiritual leader for our small congregation of mostly retired professionals. It will involve twenty to thirty hours per week to include preparation and delivery of scholarly, inspiring, and challenging sermons; guidance and leadership to the church; hospital/sick visits; and spiritual care as needed. The pastor should be an honest and trustworthy person who is a visionary and is passionate about connecting with our community.
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 - Hawkinsville, GA

Associate Pastor of Families

The First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville, GA, is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of
Families. He/she will lead the church’s ministry to children and youth (birth through grade 12) with the goal of shaping lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. The primary focus of this position is to provide the leadership, development, and implementation of a comprehensive and effective ministry for adolescents (grades 6-12). He/she will also serve as a resource and leader for children’s ministries. This includes fostering and maintaining a strong team of volunteers to lead and serve alongside youth in ministry, mission, and Bible study; and communicate with and connect children, youth, and parents with the ministries and greater life of the church.
While the focus of this position is youth ministry, it will be combined with another area of ministry corresponding to a candidate’s specific gifts/talents/calling. Possibilities include, but are not limited to, Christian Education, music, or communications. He/She will work alongside other ministerial staff, support staff, and lay leadership as a team member in the overall outreach, missions, worship, and discipleship of the church.
More information may be requested by email at searchteamfbchawkinsville@gmail.com.
Interested candidates may forward a resume with references to Chair of Search Committee at First Baptist Church, PO Box 210, Hawkinsville, GA 31036, or to searchteamfbchawkinsville@gmail.com.

First Baptist Church - Huntersville, NC

Part-Time Minister with Students

Influenced by the research of "Growing Young," First Baptist Church of Huntersville, NC, is seeking a part-time minister with students who will increase interactions with youth across the church body, with the goal of making lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. Find the church and minister profiles at https://www.fbc-h.org/youthminister/.

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to fbchyouthminister@gmail.com

First Baptist Church - Clayton, NC

Senior Pastor

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 church is located in the
heart of downtown Clayton. Clayton is a rapidly growing town located
close to Raleigh with a vision of being the premier community for
family living. We are looking for a pastor that is focused on carrying
out the church’s mission to Show, Grow, Tell, and Serve. We are
founded on Baptist doctrine, focusing on developing a relationship
with God through deliberate prayer, reading and applying the Bible,
mentoring, and missions. Our congregation has a strong lay leadership
and thriving children’s, youth, music, and senior adult ministries. We
are a mission minded church seeking to serve our community. 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.
We are looking forward with faith and hope to work with our next
Senior Pastor to implement the vision and mission of First Baptist
Church, Clayton.

For additional information and to complete an online application
please click here.

Questions can be directed to pastorsearch@fbcclaytonnc.org.

 

 

 

Lawtonville Baptist Church - Estill, SC

Music Director

Historic Lawtonville Baptist Church, an established, traditional Baptist church, seeks a music director to lead this 248 year old congregation in worship. Duties include but are not limited to directing adult and children’s choirs, coordinating musicians, coordinating cantatas and special services, and working with leadership to lead the congregation in worship.
Candidates may send a resume and list of references to secretary@LBC-Estll.org

First Baptist Church - Wadesboro, NC

Pastor

First Baptist Church of Wadesboro, North Carolina, seeks a new pastor following the retirement of a beloved pastor. An hour east of Charlotte, FBC offers the best of a small-town church with the openness you find in big city congregations. FBC supports women in ministry and welcomes all into its fellowship, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Our church profile may be viewed at www.fbcwadesboro.org. We invite candidates that sense an interest upon reviewing the church profile to send an inquiry or resume and cover letter by October 1st to the Pastor Search Committee at fbcwadesboropastorsearch@gmail.com so that together we may explore where God may be leading us.

Central Baptist Church - Knoxville, TN

Associate Pastor for Youth and Communications

Central Baptist Church Fountain City in Knoxville, TN. is seeking an Associate Pastor of Youth and Communications. This person will lead the church’s ministry to students in grades 6-12 with the goal of shaping lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. This will include the fostering and maintaining of a strong team of volunteers to lead and serve alongside our youth in ministry, mission, and Bible study, and to communicate with and connect their parents to the youth ministry and greater life of our church. The Associate Pastor of Youth and Communications will also head the creative communications process, including brand strategy, marketing, social media, content management, communication environments, printed materials and publications, and overall brand experience. He/She will work collaboratively and independently to develop and distribute original content that clearly communicates the vision, ministry, and goals of our church.

For a full breakdown of the position, pay range, and application process, please go to www.cbcfc.org/job-openings

Augusta Road Baptist Church-Greenville, SC

Minister of Music

ARBC is seeking the next creative and inspiring individual to lead the music ministry of a thriving congregation that continues to grow younger. We are seeking someone who has a deep understanding of the role that music and worship play in individual spiritual formation, as well as in the life of a community of faith. This person will need to have congregational experience and an appreciation for the worship traditions of the church, while also having the ability to expand creatively upon the authentic worship life that has been cultivated at ARBC. They must be able to enthusiastically lead multiple generations in choral music, both in large group choirs and smaller ensembles. The ideal candidate will have education and experience in leading choral and instrumental groups in a variety of settings.
The Minister of Music is a part-time position at ARBC. They work collaboratively with the Senior Pastor and ministerial staff to plan and lead engaging worship experiences each week.  They strategically organize and plan music-centered experiences that coincide with the liturgical seasons of the church year, especially Advent, Lent, and Easter and Pentecost.  The salary is commensurate with the Minister of Music’s experience and the requirements of the position.  Click here for a detailed job description.

Please send resumes to Augusta Road Baptist Church, Minister of Music Search Team, 1823 Augusta  Street, Greenville, SC 29605.

First Baptist Church - Wilmington, NC

Minister of Students

First Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC, is actively seeking a full time Minister of Students. This person will work in conjunction with our Discipleship team to provide a comprehensive ministry to students in grades 6 and above. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited seminary, possess a willingness to be a team player on a large ministerial staff, have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in student ministry, and be willing to transition by early August, 2023.

The full position description can be found on our church website fbcwilmington.org under the careers tab. To apply, email resume and cover letter to John Daniels, Executive Pastor: jdaniels@fbwilmington.org no later than April 30, 2023.

Nobles Chapel Baptist Church - Sims, NC

Pastor

Nobles Chapel Baptist Church is a rural CBF-affiliated congregation located in Sims, NC, which is a growing community just east of Raleigh. We are prayerfully searching for a full-time pastor that relates to all ages, delivers engaging sermons, provides strong pastoral care, and will minister to our congregation and local community. The pastor will be responsible for working closely with deacons, church members, and key leadership to carry out the mission of the church. We are seeking candidates with a degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school, and prefer 3-5 years of relevant pastoral experience. He or she should submit applications to Deb Perdue at dneperdue@yahoo.com.

First Baptist Church - Huntersville, NC

Part-time Minister with Students

Influenced by the research of “Growing Young,” First Baptist Church of Huntersville, NC, is seeking a minister who will increase interactions with youth across the church body, with the goal of making lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.

Find the updated church and minister profiles at https://www.fbc-h.org/youthminister/.

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to personnel@fbc-h.org.

 

First Baptist Church - Shelby, NC

Children/Youth Pastor

FBC Shelby is seeking a full time Children and Youth pastor. The Children/Youth Pastor will primarily be responsible for engaging our families and their children/youth through small groups, classes, special events and other programs. The purpose of family ministry at FBC is to help develop disciple-making students who love Jesus and who engage their friends, neighbors, and classmates with the good news of Jesus.

The complete job description can be found here. Applications and questions can be emailed to search committee chair Eli Wortman at newortman@gmail.com.

 

First Baptist Church - Morehead City, NC

Associate Pastor of Music and Worship

First Baptist Church of Morehead City, North Carolina is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Music and Worship. FBC Morehead is a thriving multigenerational church with a vibrant worship ministry that encompasses a wide variety of musical offerings. We are searching for a minister that will build upon the firm foundation of excellence in worship already established as we grow into the future God has planned for us. Our current worship ministry includes a 30-member sanctuary choir, praise team, pianist, organist, lead and bass guitarist, and drums. We currently offer an 8:30 AM traditional service that primarily includes hymns accompanied by piano and organ followed by an 11 AM blended service that incorporates hymns, contemporary worship songs, and all manner of musical instrumentation. Additionally, this Pastor would serve as Director of the FBC Music and Arts Academy, which offers Christ-centered musical instruction to our community. Please submit inquiries/resumes to fbcmhc2016@gmail.com.

First Baptist Church - Gainesville, GA

Children's Minister/Director

The Children’s Ministry Director shall be responsible for working with a team to plan, coordinate, and execute all ministries of FBC Gainesville pertaining to children, ages birth through 5th grade. The Children’s Minister will work together with Rev. Kellie Denton and the Family Ministry Team (Preschool and Youth) to provide a holistic approach to family ministry. The Children’s Ministry of First Baptist Gainesville is committed to helping children develop a biblical foundation for a lifelong, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for Christ’s Church. We are dedicated to providing a safe Christian environment where children can explore and grow in their faith and in their relationship with each other and Jesus Christ.  Click here for a detailed job description.  Please send resumes to Rev. Dr. Tony Lankford.

First Baptist Church - High Point, NC

Senior Pastor

Join us in a bold leap of faith into the future! Historic First Baptist Church of High Point, NC, seeks a senior minister to enthusiastically and effectively lead our congregation as we relocate and refresh our mission to live the gospel everyday, everywhere, to everyone. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, visionary leader who relates well to others, provides spiritual leadership and pastoral care to the congregation, plans and leads meaningful worship, and delivers engaging, biblically grounded sermons. In addition, the candidate will provide leadership for mission opportunities, as well as support the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist Faith and Message of 1963. He or she should be a seminary graduate with a minimum of five years of church staff experience, preferably as a senior or associate pastor. Church and pastor profiles are available for viewing at www.fbchighpoint.org. Please submit a cover letter with your resume to pastorsearch@fbchighpoint.org by November 11, 2022.

First Baptist Church - Carrollton, GA

Minister of Students

First Baptist Church Carrollton is in the process of finding the next leader of our student ministry who is passionate for Jesus Christ, and for leading students who are in middle school, high school, and college, to have a relationship with Him.  This is a full-time position that reports to the Senior Pastor.

Minimum education requirement of a degree from a four-year college or university .  An advanced degree from an accredited school of theology or seminary is preferred, as is previous experience working with and leading in student ministries. 

Click here for more information on the church web site (https://www.fbcc.us/minister-of-students-search/).

Submit your resume with a cover letter to resumes@fbcc.us.

St. Andrews Baptist Church - Columbia, SC

Minister of Discipleship and Outreach

St. Andrews Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Minister of Discipleship/Outreach to join our church staff.  This person will lead people into missional engagement by providing leadership, training and deepening the congregation’s Biblical and spiritual relationship with Jesus and their calling as a Christian disciple. This position will involve disciple-making outreach to those not engaged with our congregation.
The individual will play a key role in furthering the Church’s One Priority, and should demonstrate understanding and agreement in personal beliefs that align with the Baptist Faith Denominational Relationship statement as adopted by St. Andrews Baptist Church. The individual must maintain highest Christian ethical standards in personal habits, integrity in speech, and kindness to do everything in Christian love and must be able to work effectively as a leader for the congregation while focusing on disciple making activities and training. Must be adept in conflict resolution and listening to team members. This individual must be unapologetically and enthusiastic about supporting Jesus focused discipleship at our church.

A seminary educated candidate with Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master in Religious Education (MRE), or Master in Christian Education (MCE) is preferred. In addition, candidate should have five to seven years of experience serving on a church staff.

Click here for a more detailed job description, and click here to begin the application process.

First Baptist Church - Fayetteville, NC

Associate Pastor of Music and Education

First Baptist Church on Anderson Street in Fayetteville, NC, is searching for a qualified applicant to fill the Associate Pastor of Music and Education position. First Baptist Church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Southern Baptist Convention. We are an open congregation believing that all people are welcome, all members are ministers, and affirming of women in ministry. We are a small downtown Church with an average worship attendance of 130 and growing. The main focuses of the Associate Pastor of Music and Education are in the areas of Children’s Ministry (Birth-5th Grade), Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) and the Music Ministry (FBC Choirs). Specific responsibilities will focus on planning and implementing programs and activities that serve the spiritual needs of our children, our youth and their families as well as preparing and leading the Sanctuary Choir for the Sunday services.  Click here for a more detailed job description.

Please send your resume, letter of interest, and any inquiries you may have to the FBC Fayetteville Search Committee at FBCAssociatePastorMusicEd@gmail.com.

Piney Grove Baptist Church - Mt. Airy, NC

Senior Pastor

Piney Grove Baptist Church in Mount Airy North Carolina (Surry County), is prayerfully seeking a full time Senior Pastor. We are a moderate, rural congregation affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Our average attendance for Sunday School and Sunday Morning Worship Service is 75-80. We are seeking a pastor who will be a strong leader, working with Deacons and other committees to mold and minister to our congregation and local community to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Candidates must have the desire to encourage and lead spiritual growth and love of all people during Wednesday night Bible Study and Sunday Morning Worship Service. Candidates must also hold a seminary degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school. Please submit resumes and contact information by email to secretary@pgbcmtairy.org.

First Baptist Church - Eatonton, GA

Associate Pastor

This full-time position focuses on faith formation among youth, children, and their families. It serves the pastoral needs of the church and community along with a Senior Pastor, a part-time Music Minister and a part-time Children’s Assistant. Eatonton is a vibrant, growing community in the heart of the Middle Georgia lake country, just over an hour southeast of Atlanta, and an hour south of Athens.

Please send resume to FBC, P.O. Box 3400, 115 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton, GA 31024, or email to craigwmsn@gmail.com. Visit www.firstbaptisteatonton.org for additional information.

Brunswick Islands Baptist - Supply, NC

Minister of Youth and Music

Brunswick Islands Baptist Church, located less than five miles from Holden Beach, NC (in Supply) is now seeking a full-time Minister of Youth and Music. We are looking for an individual with a heart for youth, a knowledge and love of music and a strong and maturing love for God. The position will be filled when the right candidate is found. Salary will be based on experience. We are dually aligned with CBFNC and the NC Baptist Convention. To submit a resume or inquire about the job description, please email Pastor Keith McKinney at keithmckinney5@gmail.com.

Fifth Avenue Baptist - Huntinton, WV

Minister of Music

Fifth Avenue Baptist Church of Huntington, WV (ABC) seeks a full-time Minister of Music to help lead our worship services, develop a music ministry for all ages, and help us love God, love each other, and love our neighbors through music, missions, and pastoral care. For more information, contact Eric Porterfield (ericp@fifthavenuebaptist.org).

First Baptist Church - Hickory, NC

Minister to Children and Families

The First Baptist Church of Hickory, North Carolina is seeking a Minister to Children and Families, whom God has called, to join our ministry team as together we seek to Behold and Become Like Jesus. The church has embraced this congregational vision, informed by Scripture and the convictions of spiritual formation unto Christlikeness, of which the Minister to Children and Families will have the opportunity to implement in creative ways.

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If you have a prayerful interest in the position, we would be grateful to hear from you by email at  fbchickorync@gmail.com. In order to help us become introduced to you, please include: 

  • A letter of interest
  • A current résumé 
  • A summary of your philosophy of ministry 
  • A list of three references with contact information, including their relationships with you  (Note: we will not contact your references without first obtaining your permission.)

Brunswick Islands Baptist - Supply, NC

Minister of Students and Technology

Brunswick Islands Baptist Church, located in Supply, NC (near Holden Beach) is seeking a part-time Minister of Students and Technology. We are looking for an individual with a heart for youth and a strong and maturing love for God. The primary focus of this position will be youth with some responsibilities with children and technology. Position will be filled when the right candidate is found. We are affiliated with the CBF and the SBC. To submit a resume or inquire about the job description, please email Pastor Keith McKinney at keithmckinney5@gmail.com.

 

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