Full-Time Pastor: Biblical Preaching & Discipleship Leader

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Branchville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage

Full-time position

Job summary

Edisto Baptist Church is a rural Bamberg County church located at 4831 Edisto River Road, about 4.5 miles from Branchville, SC. It seeks a full-time pastor to shepherd a church that values biblical preaching, heartfelt worship and Great Commission engagement.

The candidate must affirm the Bible's inerrancy and authority, live by 1 Tim 3:1-7, and agree with the Baptist Faith Message 2000. Affiliated with the SC Baptist Convention and Barnwell-Bamberg Baptist Association; parsonage available.

Qualifications

• Committed to the inerrancy and authority of the Bible.
• Will live by the Scriptural basis for a pastor (1 Tim 3:1-7).
• Agree with the Baptist Faith Message 2000.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver weekly Bible-based sermons including Sunday night and Wednesday night prayer meetings.
• Provide spiritual leadership, discipleship, and encouragement to the congregation.
• Visit and minister to members, including homebound people, hospitalized, and those in need.
• Oversee the administration of the ordinances (baptism and the Lord's Supper).
• Work alongside deacons and committees in planning and decision-making with congregational support in all attributes of the church.
• To oversee the administration and management of all areas of the congregation's ministry in consultation with Deacons, teams and staff.
• Officiate weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties.
• Represent the church within the local community.

Job description

Edisto Baptist Church is a rural Bamberg County church located at 4831 Edisto River Road, about 4.5 miles from Branchville, SC. It seeks a full-time pastor to shepherd a church that values biblical preaching, heartfelt worship and Great Commission engagement.

The candidate must affirm the Bible's inerrancy and authority, live by 1 Tim 3:1-7, and agree with the Baptist Faith Message 2000. Affiliated with the SC Baptist Convention and Barnwell-Bamberg Baptist Association; parsonage available.