Lead Pastor: Biblical Teaching, Growth & Outreach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage available

Job summary

Fort Creek Baptist Church in Dearing, Georgia, seeks a pastor who will lead and teach with compassion, wisdom, and integrity, firmly grounded in the written Word of God and enthusiastic about serving Christ and growing His church.

The ideal candidate will provide strong biblical leadership, develop meaningful relationships within the congregation, and guide the church into the future while remaining faithful to Scripture.

Qualifications

• Ordained or certified through a recognized Southern Baptist church or Baptist association.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Theology, Divinity, Biblical Studies, or related field from an accredited Bible college or university.
• Experience as Senior Pastor or pastoral leadership preferred.
• Strong biblical knowledge and commitment to Scripture.
• Experience in biblical counseling and pastoral guidance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Heart for evangelism, discipleship, community outreach, and church growth.
• Commitment to the Baptist faith and Southern Baptist teachings.
• Demonstrates biblical qualifications for church leadership (1 Tim 3:2–7; Titus 1:7–9).

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging worship services (Sunday morning/evening, Wednesday) and gatherings.
• Prepare and deliver biblically sound, engaging sermons and Bible teaching.
• Provide spiritual leadership and direction to the congregation.
• Encourage church growth, discipleship, and spiritual maturity.
• Develop and lead community outreach and evangelism programs.
• Visit members in hospitals, nursing homes, and homebound.
• Provide pastoral counseling and assist with crises.
• Perform wedding and funeral ceremonies.
• Participate in church leadership meetings and planning.
• Support youth, children’s, and family ministries.
• Promote unity, fellowship, and involvement.
• Develop and support recovery and counseling ministries (AA, CR).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Evangelism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Divinity/Biblical Studies or related field

Job description

Fort Creek Baptist Church in Dearing, Georgia, seeks a pastor who will lead and teach with compassion, wisdom, and integrity, firmly grounded in the written Word of God and enthusiastic about serving Christ and growing His church.

The ideal candidate will provide strong biblical leadership, develop meaningful relationships within the congregation, and guide the church into the future while remaining faithful to Scripture.