Bi-vocational Pastor

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Waynesville (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

King Memorial Baptist Church invites a committed Bi-Vocational Pastor to shepherd a rural congregation, preach the Gospel, and lead outreach while balancing outside employment as needed.

The role requires serving with Biblical fidelity, partnering with deacons and lay leadership, and modeling Christ-like leadership in a small-town setting.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ.
• Agree with Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Meet biblical elder/pastor qualifications (1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9).
• Prior ministry or pulpit experience preferred.
• Seminary training or theological education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Gospel-centered sermons for Sunday worship.
• Lead weekly Bible study, prayer meeting, or discipleship group.
• Officiate weddings, funerals, and church ordinances (Baptism and Lord's Supper).
• Shepherd the congregation with patience and godly example.
• Collaborate with deacons and leaders to cast a shared vision for rural ministry.
• Attend monthly business and deacon/leadership meetings.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Pastoral care

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

Seminary training

Job description

King Memorial Baptist Church is seeking a committed, faithful Bi-Vocational Pastor called by God to shepherd its rural congregation, preach the Gospel with clarity, and lead the church in glorifying Christ through community outreach while balancing outside employment as needed.

Position Overview

• Position Title: Bi-Vocational Pastor
• Church: King Memorial Baptist Church
• Denomination: Southern Baptist Convention (affiliated with local/state Baptist association and the Baptist Faith and Message 2000)
• Nature of Position: Part-time / Bi-Vocational (Requires maintaining outside secular employment alongside pastoral duties, health care for self and family not provided)
• Reports To: Jesus Christ the Chief Shepherd for spiritual oversight of the flock (1 Peter 5:2-4, Acts 20:28), while maintaining cooperative accountability with the Church Deacon Board and the Congregation

Core Responsibilities

Preaching & Teaching

• Prepare and deliver biblically faithful, Gospel-centered sermons for Sunday morning worship services. (Galatians 1:8)
• Lead or facilitate a weekly Bible study, prayer meeting, or discipleship group.
• Uphold the authority of Scripture in alignment with the Southern Baptist doctrine.

Pastoral Care & Shepherding

• Provide basic pastoral care, crisis support, and hospital/home visitation to church members, working within the time constraints of a bi-vocational schedule.
• Officiate weddings, funerals, and church ordinances (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper) as requested.
• Shepherd the congregation with patience, empathy, and godly example (1 Peter 5:2; 1 Timothy 3:1–7).

Church Leadership & Administration

• Partner with the deacons and church leaders to cast a shared vision for rural ministry.
• Attend monthly business meetings and deacon/leadership meetings (scheduled flexibly around work hours).
• Assist the congregation in good stewardship of church resources, facilities, and administration.

Community & Denominational Engagement

• Be a visible, active presence in the local rural community, building bridges outside the church walls.
• Represent King Memorial Baptist Church within the local Baptist association and support Southern Baptist missions and Cooperative Program efforts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Spiritual & Doctrinal:
• Have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ.
• Agree with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Meet the biblical qualifications of an elder/pastor outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Experience & Education:
• Prior ministry, leadership, or pulpit experience in a local church setting preferred.
• Seminary training or theological education is a plus, though life and vocational experience are highly valued.
• Practical:
• Ability to manage time effectively between a secular career and pastoral responsibilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and rural-context sensitivity skills.

Compensation & Support

• Compensation package will be commensurate with church budget and discussed transparently with candidates.
• The church commits to honoring the time limitations of a bi-vocational schedule through engaged, supportive lay-leadership and deacon team.