Ministry Opportunities

About the Position: We simply want to unveil regular, day-to-day ministerial life and provide a grid for doing the work of ministry. In addition to observing church life today, GRBC interns will spend much of their time engaging in conversation with our pastoral staff about the difficulties of ministry and the goodness of God. Interns will join our pastors in weekly meetings to prepare sermons, share needs within our ministries, plan upcoming gatherings, and sit in on counseling sessions. This is a paid internship offering $2,500 stipend and housing. 

We offer a primary focus in one of the following areas for Interns:

• Pastoral Ministry
• Youth and College
• Family and Children
• Worship and Music
• Administration

The internship lasts for ten weeks and is a paid internship. Deadlines to apply for each semester are:

• Spring term: November 1st for duration from January 1st – April 30th
• Summer term: March 1st for duration from May 1st- August 30th
• Fall term: July 31st for duration from September 1st- December 31st

For more information and to submit an application, visit https://greenridgebc.com/internship. 

About Our Church: Green Ridge Baptist Church is a growing Southern Baptist Church that is Christ-centered and Gospel-driven. With over 250 members we are rooted in historic Christianity, Protestant by our convictions, and Baptist in our confession. Worship Services on Sunday include Connect groups at 9AM and our main gathering at 10:30AM. Wednesday Nights we offer Transform Discipling Classes targeting all ages and varying on subjects throughout the year. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, you experience all four seasons (sometimes all in one week!) and the warmth of the community year-round. We invite you to check out our website for more information at https://greenridgebc.com/home .

New Church Fellowship of Brinkley, AR is seeking a full-time pastor whom God has called to fill the position.  We are a small, rural, non-denominational church with attendance normally being between 50-75 on Sunday mornings as well as 15+ children and young people.  We are located on I-40 between Memphis, TN and Little Rock, AR. 

The purpose of New Church Fellowship is to spread the love of God to our members, our community, support missions/missionaries and to share our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We believe that we offer a competitive salary/benefit package which would include salary, housing, etc.

For more information, you are invited to email your resume and statement of faith to newchurchfellowship@gmail.com or send by regular mail to the address listed above.  You may also reach out to J.C. Scemons at (501) 454-6128, Ryan Medford at (870) 589-0258 or Ashley Younts (870) 734-7364 with any other questions.

First Baptist Nixa is seeking a Worship/Media Pastor to join our pastoral team in a full- time capacity. We are looking for a mature, gifted, and godly leader with a heart for shepherding people and leading corporate worship that is rooted in biblical truth and marked by sincere joy. This is a multifaceted role that includes leadership in worship and media ministries, pastoral responsibilities, and other ministry areas aligned with the candidate’s gifting.

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 annually (plus benefits totaling $20,000)

Benefits: health insurance, HSA contributions, and retirement

Location: Nixa, MO

Responsibilities:

Worship Ministry Leadership (50%)

• Lead the church in corporate worship through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs that exalt Christ and are rich in biblical truth.
• Plan and lead worship for both current and future Sunday morning gatherings (as growth may necessitate multiple services).
• Develop, equip, and shepherd the worship team—both musically and spiritually.
• Select music that reflects theological depth and a balance of ancient and modern styles. 
• Cultivate an atmosphere of preparation, excellence, and joyful participation.

Media & Communications

• Oversee the media team and enhance our audio/visual worship environment.
• Create and manage compelling video content and visual elements for worship gatherings.
• Maintain and grow our online presence across multiple platforms in a way that communicates the message and mission of First Baptist Nixa effectively.

Pastoral Ministry (25%)

• Provide pastoral care through one-on-one discipleship and small group engagement.
• Occasionally teach in public settings.
• Serve as an elder, helping oversee the church’s ministry, missions, and membership.

Additional Ministry (25%)

• Contribute to an additional ministry area based on your gifting and current needs (e.g., biblical counseling, men’s ministry, missions, or family ministry).
• This aspect will be tailored in consultation with the elders during the interview process.

Qualifications:

• A deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Strong biblical and theological foundation, preferably in the Reformed evangelical tradition.
• Ability to joyfully and sincerely lead others in worship.
• Skilled in music, media production, and team leadership.
• Master’s degree from an accredited seminary is preferred (or equivalent informal theological training).
• Agreement with the First Baptist Nixa Member Statement of Faith and substantial agreement with the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.
• Alignment with our mission statement and core convictions.
• Humility, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.

For more information and to apply, click here.

General Description

Fethiye Community Church (Fethiye Halk Kilisesi, or FHK) is an international, English-speaking congregation on the southwestern coast of Turkey. We exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ among all nations. We are seeking a godly, mature pastor to shepherd our English-speaking congregation with humility, gospel-centeredness, and cross-cultural sensitivity. This role involves working in unity with the Turkish leadership and congregation to support the broader vision of the church.

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching and Teaching

• Faithfully preach the Word of God (expository and gospel-centered).
• Lead Bible studies, discipleship groups, and/or theological training as needed.
• Ensure all teaching aligns with the FHK Statement of Faith and Member Handbook.

Shepherding and Pastoral Care

• Provide spiritual care and counsel to individuals and families.
• Visit, pray with, and support members in times of need.
• Encourage believers toward maturity in Christ.

Worship and Services

• Plan and lead weekly worship gatherings with reverence and cultural sensitivity.
• Coordinate with worship teams and other service participants.

Leadership and Oversight

• Provide pastoral leadership for the English-speaking congregation.
• Equip and empower volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Work in harmony with Turkish leadership and respect church governance structures.

Cultural and Missional Engagement

• Model Christlike cultural sensitivity in a diverse, international setting.
• Build relationships across cultures and promote unity within the body.
• Support the church’s mission among both expats and locals.

Qualifications

• Mature believer with a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Meets biblical qualifications for a pastor (1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9).
• Affirms and adheres to the FHK Statement of Faith and Member Handbook.
• Gifted in teaching and pastoral care.
• Cross-cultural ministry experience preferred.
• Committed to team-oriented, servant-hearted leadership.
• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Ability to learn and adapt within a Turkish context (language proficiency a plus).
• Willingness to shepherd a diverse congregation from various church and cultural backgrounds.

Additional Information

• Position is full-time and support-raised (funding through personal ministry partners and sending churches).
• Involves regular interaction with other international ministries and Christian workers in the region.
• Pastoral oversight is exercised in mutual accountability with FHK leadership and members, alongside a group of deacons.

To Apply

Send the following to info@fethiyehalk.com:

• Cover letter explaining your interest and calling.
• Resume, including ministry experience.
• References (including a pastoral reference).
• Confirmation of agreement with the FHK Statement of Faith and Member Handbook.

Job Summary
Grace Fellowship Church is seeking a full-time Pastor (bi-vocational possible) to join us in the work to “equip the saints for the work of service, for the building up of the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:12). 

• Preach and teach during weekly Lord’s Day worship services.
• Oversee the worship service, including music and Sunday School.
• Lead a weekly Wednesday night Bible study and prayer group.
• Administer ordinances (monthly Lord’s Supper and believer’s baptism).
• Provide counsel and encouragement to members as needed.
• Coordinate with elders and deacons for regular and emergency visitations.
• Train future leaders in line with 2 Timothy 2:2.

Personal Character
The candidate must demonstrate godly character in accordance with the biblical qualifications for elders (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4). He should be above reproach, faithful in marriage and family life, and a humble shepherd of God’s people. 

Qualifications

• Meets biblical qualifications for eldership.
• Agrees with the Grace Fellowship Church statement of faith and the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.
• Competent in expository preaching as the primary preaching method.
• Completed or enrolled in pastoral training through a reputable institution or organization.

Church Overview
Grace Fellowship Church is a Christ-centered, confessional, elder-led Reformed Baptist church located just north of Gladwin, Michigan. We are a small rural congregation with an average weekly attendance of around thirty. We hold to the 1689 London Baptist Confession and strive to glorify Christ in all that we do. 

Gladwin is a small town in central Michigan surrounded by natural beauty and rural charm, offering a peaceful setting for ministry and life. 

Denomination: Reformed Baptist
Church Size: ~30
Salary: Bi-vocational or Full-Time (Negotiable)

To Apply:
Visit gracefellowshipgladwin.org
Contact: jasonhuntcpa@gmail.com

Founded in 1893, Pleasant View Bible Church is an independent Bible church in the heart of rural Nebraska. We draw people from a twenty-mile radius.

Our mission is to honor and glorify God and to fulfill the Great Commission by winning, building, and equipping individuals to become effective disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our theology is conservative, reformed in soteriology, and observing believer’s baptism.

Aurora, Nebraska is just off Interstate 80 and has a population of approximately 4,700 people. Grand Island, with a population of 53,000, is twenty miles to the west of us.

Job Summary

The Senior Pastor will serve as an associate for a period agreed upon with the current Senior Pastor and elders. He will then transition to the role of Senior Pastor. This will allow him to get to know the congregation prior to assuming his full duties.

During this initial transition period, the Pastor will:

• Develop and sustain a ministry to young parents.
• Share preaching duties with the current Senior Pastor on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Be involved in one or more of the teaching ministries of the church.
• Engage in a visitation ministry, endeavoring to visit each family unit of the church.
• Help to develop an evangelistic outreach program to the community.
• Assist the Senior Pastor with communion, marriage ceremonies, funerals, etc.

He will be responsible directly to the Senior Pastor and Elder Board.
(A full job description and additional information is available upon request.)

Personal Character

The responsibility of all Pastors should be first to God, second to his family (if married), and third to the church. He should guard his own spiritual life as he pursues personal holiness and godliness.

He shall honor his commitments to his family and conduct all his affairs in an upright manner (See 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1). His family shall demonstrate support for his ministry.

Qualifications

• Must have a seminary degree, or be close to obtaining a degree.
• Ordination is not required at this time, but will be required prior to becoming Senior Pastor.
• Must be in line with our statement of faith and compatible with the Senior Pastor and elders.
• Must have a heart for rural ministry.
• Ministry experience is preferred.

Our church constitution, statement of faith, and sermons are available on our website:
www.pleasantviewchurch.org

Contact:
pvbc@hamilton.net

Job Description
The mission of the Lead Pastor of Grace Baptist Church is to shepherd the congregation by serving as the primary expositional Bible preacher and teacher. Discipleship, counseling, and some church administration will also be expected.

Qualifications:

• First and foremost, we are looking for a man who is exemplary in his character as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
• He must be committed to expository preaching and teaching, being gifted and having a passion for the teaching ministry.
• He must have a desire to lead our church in local outreach and world missions.
• He must agree with our Covenant, Constitution, and Confession of Faith.
• Advanced biblical and theological training as well as experience in pastoral and teaching ministry is preferred.

Ministry Responsibilities:

• Weekly preaching in the Sunday morning service.
• Regular Sunday School teaching and midweek Bible studies.
• Periodic preaching on special occasions.
• Participating in wedding and funeral ministries as needed.
• Joining with associate pastor and deacons in visiting shut-ins, members in hospitals, new attendees, or other visits as needed.
• Help leading the congregation in discipleship and evangelism efforts within the congregation and local communities.
• Providing individual counseling as needed.
• Participating in monthly deacons’ meetings as well as church business meetings.

Ethos of Grace Baptist Church:

• We are a dynamic and active Christian community in Marshall, Michigan, united by our faith and fellowship in the gospel.
• Our mission is to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ for the glory of God.
• Our vision is to advance the cause of Christ on earth by making disciples in our own community while marching forward in faith to start new churches, strengthen existing churches, and send missionaries to the earth’s farthest reaches, until every city has a biblically sound local church.

Additional Details:

• We are presently led by two pastors, served by three deacons, and governed by the congregation.
• We were founded in 2002 and presently have about 80 regular attenders. Our congregation includes a number of young families and children.
• We are located in Marshall, Michigan, about 30 minutes south of Lansing.
• We are known for our commitment to the following:
  • Expository Preaching: We are committed to preaching the whole counsel of God—verse by verse, book by book.
  • Reformation Theology: We are committed to teaching what accords with sound doctrine.
  • Faithful Practice: We are committed to pursuing the biblical mission without ploys or gimmicks.
  • Reverent Worship: We are committed to offering God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe (Hebrews 12:28). For us, this means classical instrumentation and a focus on the best of Christian hymnody, past and present.
  • Global Missions: We are committed to extending the fame of Christ’s name from our neighborhoods to the nations.

Instructions for Applicants:

To learn more about our church, visit GraceBaptistMarshall.com. Please send cover letter, relevant teaching or preaching links with resume, and/or further inquiries to: GraceBaptistMarshall@gmail.com

Job Overview
The Senior Pastor is primarily responsible for preaching and teaching God’s word in the regular assembly of Crossroads Church. The Senior Pastor provides leadership and oversight of staff members. The Senior Pastor, as a fellow elder, shares responsibility with the Elders for the spiritual leadership of the congregation. 

• Is an active and committed disciple of Jesus Christ, who pursues personal spiritual growth through Bible reading, meditation and prayer, and exemplifies in speech and action what it means to be a growing and fully devoted disciple of the Christian faith.
• Is an example of a godly husband and father (if applicable), not neglecting one’s responsibility of being a servant leader and active participant in one’s own family life.
• With the Elders, seeks the Holy Spirit’s leading while helping to navigate Crossroads’ place within the context of its local, national, and global culture.
• Is a Christ-like public representative of Crossroads Church by building relationships through involvement in the community.
• Upholds and models our church’s vision statement: Loving God and loving others by faith in Jesus Christ.
• Assists the Elders and church leadership in crafting annual budgets and adhering to short-term and long-term financial plans.

Personal Responsibilities 

• Preaches the whole counsel of God through sermons that are thoroughly grounded in the Biblical text, equipping the congregation for ministry.
• Leads the staff and lay leadership of Crossroads Church, ensuring that the work of Christ’s Church is undertaken with compassion, fairness, decency, and order.
• Manages and oversees the staff business functions.
• Mentors and leads staff by providing timely feedback on performance, including annual performance reviews.

Shared Responsibilities 

• Provides spiritual leadership to the whole congregation, seeking opportunities for personal and group prayer, and one-on-one or small group discipleship.
• Teaches classes within the congregation or small groups as needed to support discipleship.
• Encourages and equips the members of the congregation to identify and use their gifts in ministry within the church and the community.
• Provides pastoral counseling to those preparing for baptism or marriage.
• Provides pastoral care to the suffering in the congregation (death, illness, family crisis) with the assistance of the elders. Organizes the visitation ministry for the elder team to call on the sick, homebound, or those in crisis.
• Provides counseling where it falls within one’s area of giftedness and available time, referring other cases as necessary.
• Conducts weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
• Does the work of an evangelist and disciples members in personal and congregational evangelism.
• With the Elders, conducts church discipline.
• With the Elders, oversees that Crossroads committees meet regularly and report issues, business, and current information to the Elder Board.

Experience:

• Five or more years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Master of Divinity Degree (or equivalent experience) is strongly preferred.

Work Environment
The position of Senior Pastor requires great flexibility in hours available for work, including evenings and weekends. The pastor should be in the office a sufficient amount of time for accessibility to members of the congregation and for regular communication with members of the church staff. 

To Apply: https://ccmonticello.churchcenter.com/pages/pastor-search

Summary of Duties: The Pastor will shepherd the flock through preaching, occasional teachings (Sunday School, men’s breakfast, etc.), and oversight of the ministries. 

Church Leadership Structure: The Pastor will report to the Deacon Board.

Qualifications for Position: 

• Meets the qualifications of pastor as set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
• Loves God deeply and is committed to prayer.
• Joyfully holds to the final authority of God’s Word without apology or compromise.
• Agrees with and can teach and defend from the Scriptures the Reformed theology (Covenant Theology).
• Models loving leadership as a husband and father, if he has children.
• Humbly possesses gifts in leadership, teaching, preaching, and organization.
• Seeks to always resolve conflict biblically and quickly.
• Desires to help lead and participate in church activities to grow personally and leads by example.
• Has earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Bible college or a Master’s degree from an accredited seminary.

Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package for this full-time pastor role will be based upon education, experience, and qualifications. 

About Our Church: Lakeview Baptist Church is a small (150+), Independent Baptist (Reformed theology) congregation with a passion for the glory of God and the good news of the Gospel. The church is marked by a love for the expositional preaching of the entire Bible, sound theology, a genuine love for one another, and a deep desire to reach the lost for Christ. We currently hold Sunday School (10 a.m.), a Sunday morning service (11 a.m.), Sunday evening service (6 p.m.), and a Wednesday night service (7 p.m.). Our church is located near Greenville, SC. We are in a beautiful area with the mountains around as well as several lakes. Check out our website at www.lakeviewbaptist.net; also see our YouTube page at Lakeview Baptist Pickens. 

To Apply: If you have any questions, please call Justin Belcher at 864-907-0752. Please send your resumé to: justinbelcher7@gmail.com

Summary of Duties: The associate pastor oversees family ministry with some leadership given to outreach ministry. Duties include teaching, vision-casting, and providing leadership to our largest volunteer contingency in the church (children’s and youth ministries). 

Church Leadership Structure: The associate pastor will serve as an elder in the church, reporting to the senior pastor, accountable to the elder board. 

Qualifications for Position: The associate pastor must be a spiritually mature man who meets the biblical qualifications for the office of elder as delineated in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. As a seminary graduate, he must be ordained or willing to be ordained. As a theologian, he must be in agreement with the church’s 1) Doctrinal Statement in the Church Constitution, 2) the expanded Doctrinal Statement of the senior pastor, and his 3) Distinctives. He must be growing in his relationship with Christ, in holiness and humility, and prioritizing his home and family. He and his family (as applicable) must be willing to become members of Immanuel Bible Church, fulfilling the New Testament prescription for healthy church membership. 

Compensation: Compensation includes two weeks paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and retirement benefits. A medical and dental reimbursement account is included and can be used to cover medical insurance and other medical expenses. A sabbatical period is also available. Annual salary to be determined based on education, experience, and qualifications. 

About Our Church: Immanuel Bible Church is a non-denominational church situated in a residential neighborhood in Bellingham. (Bellingham has a small-town feel with many of the amenities of a city.) With an average attendance of 180, we are known for expository preaching and in-depth Bible teaching. Outside Sunday, we minister to our people through Men’s Small Groups, Women’s Bible Studies, as well as Young Adult and Youth Ministries. Awana is seasonal and allows us to reach unchurched children in our community. We are experiencing a revitalization with recent focuses on evangelism, congregational worship, and facility upgrades. 

Links: To learn more about us, check out our website at ibcbellingham.org or IBC on Facebook. New songs we sing can be found on YouTube and Spotify. 

To Apply: You can read a full description at ibcbellingham.org/now-hiring. Please send your resume to michaelm@ibcbellingham.org.

Summary of Duties: Responsible for leadership of student ministries with primary teaching responsibility for the youth and oversight of children’s ministry. Duties include planning and coordinating events, trips, and camps for youth and children. The position will also include planning a budget and conducting youth committee and children’s meetings. 

Church Leadership Structure: This position will report directly to the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications for Position:

• Biblical qualifications found in Scripture (1 Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9)
• Affirms Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Beliefs about ethics aligned with a follower of Christ
• The candidate must be personally dedicated to Jesus Christ as his Savior and the Lord of his life
• Previous experience preferred
• Some education from a Bible college or seminary preferred

Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package will be based upon education, experience and qualifications for this full-time position with FBC Mena.

About Our Church: We are a congregation with a normal weekly attendance of about 125 and a Sunday school attendance of about 90. Mena is a town of about 6,000 people in a beautiful, growing rural county in southwestern Arkansas. Located in the heart of downtown Mena, First Baptist Church has been a pillar of truth in the community since 1897. The church sits on one city block adjacent to beautiful Janssen Park and the Polk County Library with Rich Mountain as her backdrop.

Links:
Website: https://firstbaptistchurchmena.com/
Facebook: @firstbaptistchurchmena
YouTube: @FirstBaptistChurchMenaAR

To Apply: Please send your resume to menafbc@gmail.com

Responsibilities:

1. Plan the music portion of Sunday-morning worship services (under the guidance of the preaching pastor). This includes:
   • Selecting up to 6 songs a week.
   • Communicating the list to our organist before Friday of each week so she has time to rehearse.
2. Lead the music during Sunday-morning worship services.

About our church: 

1. We are a Reformed Baptist congregation that enthusiastically affirms:
   • The 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689)
   • The Baptist Faith and Message (2000)
2. We are a small congregation (12 to 20 in attendance) that meets twice weekly: Once for Sunday-morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and once for small-group Bible studies at 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings.

About the position: This is a part-time position that pays $200 per week.

Contact: If you are interested, please text our Preaching Pastor, Chip Bayer, at 501-438-2667 to set up a brief telephone interview.

Summary of Duties: The elders of Emmanuel Community Church are looking for a man willing to be mentored to eventually serve as the Senior Pastor of this fellowship. Initially, we envision that the man in this position will be heavily involved in outreach and pastoral care, with a regular teaching assignment, and filling the pulpit on an occasional basis. This is a full-time position. 

Supervised By: Senior pastor and by extension the elder board

Qualifications for Position:
The Associate Pastor will serve alongside the Senior Pastor. The job description is general enough that the Senior Pastor shall have flexibility in assigning specific responsibilities which best suit personal gifts, background, and experience.

• Education: minimum 4-year Bible college degree; seminary education preferred.
• Experience: practical ministry experience in a conservative, Bible-believing fellowship preferred, but not required.
• Doctrine: must hold to ECC’s doctrinal statement and distinctives.
• Must have strong people skills, with a strong desire to encourage people in their walk with the Lord.
• Must be a clear, forthright and caring communicator, able to encourage and admonish in a loving, biblical manner, providing discipleship as needed.
• Must be a disciplined student of Scripture, well prepared to teach/preach when called on to do so.
• Has administration, leadership and facilitation ministry skills.

Personal Qualifications:
The Associate Pastor must:

• Be committed to the Lord Jesus.
• Be a mature person meeting the scriptural pastoral requirements found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, as well as requirements specified by the ECC by-laws.
• Have a high standard of personal holiness such that his life is above reproach.
• Have a heart of humility that deeply desires to serve the Lord.
• Be a person who is teachable and approachable.
• Be one who is motivated to first seek God’s glory and the good of His people.
• Have a daily discipline to spend time alone with the Lord in Bible study and prayer.
• If married, have an unwavering love for his spouse, demonstrated by speech and actions. The Associate Pastor’s family should be supportive of his ministry, and should be growing spiritually.

Links:
Emmanuel Community Church
Sermon Audio

To Apply: Please send your resumé to: robmartini@ecchurch.com

Summary of Duties

The pastor will preach on Sunday and lead Wednesday evening prayer service, lead membership training, provide counseling, officiate weddings and funerals, and minister to shut-ins and the infirm. Following the example of the apostles, however, prayer and teaching the word are paramount (Acts 6:3-4). He should nourish the church spiritually.

Church Leadership Structure

Encouragement and accountability via a board of deacons, with matters presented to the congregation for vote and final decisions.

Qualifications for Position

• A man who meets qualifications described by 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Compassionate and approachable pastor who cares deeply for his congregation after the example of the Good Shepherd (Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2)
• Able to teach clearly and help his hearers understand (Nehemiah 8:1–8)
• Formal education strongly preferred, but a particular degree not required; dedication to continual study of the Word is expected
• Good listener and wise counselor; committed to pastoral care and counseling, including both encouragement and rebuke. Not dictatorial (Matthew 20:25–28) but takes seriously his role as a spiritual leader—humble, teachable, and willing to serve in any capacity
• Not afraid to speak boldly on moral and social issues that affect church and community
• Heart for evangelism and missions, actively involved in outreach and evangelistic efforts
• Committed to serving the church for the long haul, not a few years or decades
• Conservative, fundamental Christian who believes in scriptural inerrancy and authority
• Believes in the traditional, orthodox doctrines of Christianity: including the virgin birth, the deity of Christ, the atonement, the resurrection, and the second coming of Christ
• Upholds the value of marriage as between one man and one woman, and the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death
• Preferable, but not required, that the pastor is a married man able to demonstrate good character and discipline within his own household

COMPENSATION: This is a full-time salaried position with a benefits package. Salary level will be determined based on education and experience.

About Our Church and Community: Grace Baptist Church (GBC) is a fundamental, independent, Bible-believing church that holds to all of the precious teachings of God’s Holy Word. The church offers various ministries and programs for all ages, including Sunday worship services, Sunday school, Wednesday prayer meetings, youth group, Bible studies, men’s and women’s ministries, and community outreach programs. We are family-oriented with activities for all ages such as Vacation Bible School, annual Car Cruise-in, Bluegrass concert, archery, camping and hiking, etc. All are encouraged to participate!

The membership of Grace Baptist Church tends to be conservative: theologically, politically and socially. Membership includes ages from infants to elder saints, with vocations ranging from farmers, truck drivers, office workers, programmers, engineers, scientists, doctors/nurses, military, and more. Grace Baptist Church is located in the Wayne County town of Marion in upstate New York. The church was founded over 40 years ago and has been blessed with a single pastor shepherding the flock. Marion has a population of roughly 4600. The nearest large city is Rochester, NY about 20 miles west of Marion.

Links: A copy of our Constitution and Articles of Faith is available at at our website: http://gracebaptistmarion.info/About/Constitution/GBC%20Constitution.pdf

We invite you to watch our services and learn more about us at our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gracebaptist3439

To Apply: Please send your resumé and a letter of recommendation to our email address: gracebaptistmarion@gmail.com

Who We Are:

Grace Community Church of Troy, Pennsylvania, was founded in 2013 in rural Bradford County. We are an elder-led, non-denominational church that holds to the 1853 New Hampshire Confession of Faith (modified version; a reformed Baptist confession). Our mission as a church is to reach the lost with the gospel, equip the saints for gospel ministry, and ready the bride of Christ for His return. We are a congregation, around 100 people, that is largely made up of young families and middle-aged adults who are all growing together in the faith. We currently meet for Sunday service in a rented building as we are eagerly waiting for God to provide a permanent building in His timing. Our small groups and various prayer meetings are hosted in different homes throughout the year. Sunday morning gatherings are saturated in prayer, Scripture, and the gospel of Christ. We sing a mix of hymns and contemporary music (faithful and Christ-centered), and our preaching is expository.

Position Qualifications—Candidates Must Have:

• A devoted and ever-growing love for Christ
• A love for God’s gospel, His Word, and His people
• A steadfast devotion to study, prayer, and the preaching/teaching of the Word
• Calling by God and giftedness to humbly serve His people in the office of pastor (through leadership, evangelism, preaching, teaching, visitation of congregants, etc.)
• A resolute commitment to leading and serving in partnership with other installed elders
• Expository preaching, and declaring the whole counsel of God
• A minimum of 5 years of pastoral ministry experience
• Meeting and upholding the biblical qualifications of elders (1 Tim 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9)
• Affirmation and subscription to Grace Community Church’s full Confession of Faith (https://gccoftroy.com/confession-of-faith)
• Affirmation of the 5 Solas of the Protestant Reformation and the doctrines of grace
• Preferably an MDiv or equivalent degree

COMPENSATION: $70,000 Package (includes weekly salary, health care allowance, housing allowance, 2 weeks of vacation, and 6 additional Sundays off)

How to Apply: Send resumes to elder Devon Weed at gccpastoralsearch@gmail.com. Please include:

• 3 letters of recommendation (1 pastoral, 2 personal from a non-family member)
• 1-3 page essay describing who you are, your testimony, your walk with Christ, your theological convictions, and why you think you may be a good fit for the pastoral position at Grace Community Church

For more information about GCC, please visit our website: gccoftroy.com, or visit our Facebook page.

Biblical References:
Acts 20:28-32; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4

General Description for Associate Pastor:
The Associate Pastor is primarily responsible for working closely with the Senior Pastor in leading the church through the preaching and teaching of God’s Word, development and refining of the church vision, general church administration, and oversight of family ministries. This is a full-time position. The Associate Pastor is a team pastor position governed by all applicable paragraphs in the current Sardis Baptist Church Constitution, Article 2, Section 2 – Pastoral Staff.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Regularly preach and teach God’s Word.
• Work closely with Senior Pastor in the development and casting of church vision for discipling church members, reaching our community with the gospel, practically caring for our community, and spreading the gospel throughout the world
• Serves as the Chairman of the Family Ministry Team
• Responsible for the biblically based development, implementation, and oversight of the children’s and youth ministries falling under the family ministries umbrella
• Responsible for the recruiting and training of ministry leaders needed within the various Family Ministry areas of responsibility
• Works with family ministry leaders and adult ministry leaders to provide an efficient transition from children’s ministry to the youth group, and from youth group to adult ministries
• Prepare and present the Family Ministry budget on an annual basis
• Responsible for overseeing all ministry duties in the absence of the Senior Pastor
• Conducts or assists in weekly church services
• Conducts or assists in weddings and funerals for church members as needed
• Represents the pastoral staff at committee and ministry team meetings as needed
• Cooperates with all staff and various committees to promote unity and continuity of all ministry endeavors within the church

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree from accredited Christian seminary preferred
• At least two (2) years of ministry experience

Personal Growth Responsibilities:

• Maintains a continued growth of personal calling and a mature walk with the Lord through Bible study and prayer
• Maintains personal priorities within the home and family as the spiritual leader of the home
• Develops and exercises personal evangelism within and outside the church

Please Contact: Mark Hardenbrook pastor@sardischurchswansea.org