Pastor

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Arnoldsville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Baptist Mission Board is seeking a full-time or bi-vocational pastor to lead Corinth Baptist Church, a historic Southern Baptist congregation near Athens, GA. This role emphasizes preaching, vision casting, and community outreach in a small-town setting.

The pastor will work with a welcoming church family, pursue unity, disciple believers, and collaborate with the Pastor Search Committee on compensation and growth opportunities. Licensure and seminary background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed and ordained by a Southern Baptist church.
• 5+ years of pastoral experience preferred.
• Seminary background required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sermons on Sundays and midweek services.
• Provide leadership across church teams and ministries.
• Lead visitation, discipleship, and evangelism.
• Shepherd the congregation and offer counsel.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Discipleship

Evangelism

Team leadership

Education

Seminary degree

Job description

Position Overview

This organization seeks a full‑time or bi‑vocational pastor to lead and grow a small Southern Baptist Church located near Athens, Winterville, Lexington, and Watkinsville, Georgia. The church was established circa 1884 and is equipped with a beautiful sanctuary and fellowship hall. Interested candidates may view the church's website at www.ourcorinthbaptist.com.

Role Expectations

The selected pastor will have the opportunity to pursue secondary employment that supplements his income without interfering with his pastoral duties. The church aims to enhance the compensation package as it grows. The pastor should aspire to foster unity within the church and cultivate relationships within the community, while advancing the church's ministry in accordance with divine guidance. The mission of Corinth Baptist Church is to emulate the example of Jesus by loving God, loving people, and making disciples.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Deliver sermons on Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings (or conduct a teaching service) as well as a Wednesday night service.
• Provide leadership across all teams and areas of the church.
• Lead the church in visitation, discipleship, and evangelism.
• Serve as a shepherd to the congregation and offer counsel as needed.

Job Requirements

• Licensure: Licensed and ordained by a Southern Baptist Church.
• Experience: Preferred 5+ years of pastoral experience and a seminary background.

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to complete the attached online application and submit their resume. Resumes should encompass the following:

• Summary of education and ministry experience.
• One‑page summary of personal spiritual journey.
• Three references:
  • A church leader who has collaborated with the candidate in ministry.
  • A pastor or individual familiar with the candidate's spiritual journey.
  • Employment references.

The salary for this position will be highly competitive within the North Georgia area. Candidates are encouraged not to allow any of the stated requirements to deter them from submitting their application. If divinely led to this church, the organization is willing to adapt to His will rather than their own. All application materials should be directed to the Pastor Search Committee at [e-mail].