Associational Mission Strategist (DOM)

Sevier County Baptist Association; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevier County Baptist Association in Sevierville, TN, is seeking a full-time Associational Mission Strategist (AMS) / Director of Missions (DOM) to serve our churches in advancing the Gospel and strengthening ministry partnerships. The AMS/DOM will mentor pastors, coordinate evangelism and missions, and foster cooperative ministry across autonomous churches.

The role requires a Spirit-filled leader with strong communication and organizational skills, experienced in pastoral or associational

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in pastoral ministry or associational ministry.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor level degree in ministry, theology, biblical studies, or related field preferred; equivalent ministry experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with pastors, church staff, and congregations across the Association.
• Provide spiritual encouragement, pastoral support, and leadership development.
• Promote evangelism, missions, church planting, and church revitalization.
• Coordinate and support associational ministries, events, and cooperative mission opportunities.
• Encourage and support Camp Smoky Christian Retreat Center with its leadership.
• Work with the Executive Board, committees, staff, and volunteers to support the mission and ministries.
• Promote unity and cooperation while respecting each local church’s autonomy.

Skills

Pastoral ministry

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Relational

Education

Bachelor's degree in ministry/theology/biblical studies

Job description

Sevier County Baptist Association

Full-Time Associational Mission Strategist (AMS) / Director of Missions (DOM)

Location: Sevierville, Tennessee

The Sevier County Baptist Association is prayerfully seeking a full-time Associational Mission Strategist (AMS), also known as Director of Missions (DOM), to serve alongside our churches as we work together to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We are seeking a spiritually mature, mission-minded leader with a heart for pastors, churches, evangelism, discipleship, and cooperative ministry. The AMS will serve as a ministry partner, encourager, and facilitator, helping our autonomous churches strengthen relationships, develop leaders, reach their communities, and engage in local, national, and international missions.

A full job description can be requested by email.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build relationships with pastors, church staff, and congregations throughout the Association.
• Provide spiritual encouragement, pastoral support, and leadership development.
• Promote evangelism, missions, church planting, and church revitalization.
• Coordinate and support associational ministries, events, and cooperative mission opportunities.
• Encourage and support Camp Smoky Christian Retreat Center in coordination with its established leadership.
• Work with the Executive Board, committees, staff, and volunteers to support the mission and ministries of the Association.
• Promote unity, cooperation, and a shared commitment to the Great Commission while respecting the autonomy of each local church.

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a strong commitment to biblical ministry.
• Ordination as a minister in a Baptist church, or qualifications established by the Association.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral ministry, church leadership, missions, or associational ministry.
• Strong communication, organizational, relational, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with Southern Baptist and Tennessee Baptist cooperative ministry preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, biblical studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent ministry experience may be considered.

Position Details

• Position:Full-Time
• Schedule:Approximately 40 hours per week, including some Sundays, evenings, and weekends.
• Compensation:Based on qualifications and approved Association budget; may include salary, housing allowance, retirement, and ministry-related expenses.
• Location:Sevierville, Tennessee

Application Deadline:November 30, 2026

We are prayerfully seeking a leader who will serve alongside our churches, encourage our pastors, and help us continue working together to share the Gospel and make disciples.

“I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6 (CSB)