Pastor

Zion Baptist Church; Brownsville (TN); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Loving congregation

Supportive church leadership

Growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Zion Baptist Church in Brownsville, TN invites a Spirit-led pastor to shepherd a caring, multigenerational congregation grounded in Southern Baptist faith. The role emphasizes biblical preaching, pastoral care, and collaborative leadership with deacons, staff, and committees.

The pastor will lead in worship, disciple believers, and foster outreach to our Haywood County community and beyond, seeking growth in faith, fellowship, and mission opportunities.

Competenze

• Strong personal walk with Christ and prayer life.
• Experience preaching and teaching in a church setting.
• Commitment to Southern Baptist Faith & Message.
• Ability to shepherd and counsel families.

Mansioni

• Preach engaging, Scripture-based sermons.
• Provide pastoral care and visitation.
• Lead church-wide discipleship and outreach.
• Collaborate with deacons, committees, and staff.

Conoscenze

Pastoral care

Relational leadership

Discipleship

Sermon delivery

Formazione

Seminary training

Descrizione del lavoro

Zion Baptist Church is a Christ-centered, family-oriented Southern Baptist congregation in Brownsville, TN. Our rural church, located 5 miles off I-40 between Memphis and Jackson, has a long history of serving Haywood County for almost 200 years. We are a multigenerational congregation with members from several surrounding West Tennessee counties who are passionate about worship, discipleship, and sharing the hope of Jesus in our community and beyond. We are prayerfully seeking a Pastor who will equip and shepherd our congregation with humility, biblical faithfulness, and relational leadership as we continue growing together in Christ.

Our Vision

To know Christ deeply, love one another genuinely, and reach our community and world with the Gospel.

What We Are Looking For

Zion Baptist desires a pastor who is:

Spiritually Grounded

Demonstrates a deep personal walk with Christ through prayer and Bible study

Leads by example in personal discipleship and encourages others to grow spiritually

Supports and promotes a strong prayer ministry within the church

Values worship through music and encourages a Christ-centered worship service

Relational and Caring

Highly values and enjoys building personal relationships with church members of all ages

Provides pastoral care, including visiting the sick, counseling in times of need, and supporting families through life’s challenges

Inspires fellowship and cultivates a sense of belonging within the church

A Biblical Leader

Handles conflict biblically and fosters unity within the church

Maintains confidentiality and earns the trust of the congregation

Leads collaboratively, working well with deacons, committees, volunteers, and staff

A Christ-Centered Teacher

Prepares and delivers engaging, impactful, and applicable Scripture-based sermons and Bible lessons

Equips the church to make disciples through teaching and mentorship

Keeps Christ at the center of all ministries

Mission Minded

Encourages outreach and evangelism, inspiring the church to share the Gospel

Supports missions locally and globally

Preferred Qualifications

A strong relationship with Jesus Christ

A clear calling to pastoral ministry

A strong commitment to the Southern Baptist Faith & Message

Seminary training preferred

Demonstrated experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care

What We Offer

A loving, supportive congregation

A dedicated team of deacons, committees, volunteers and staff

Opportunity to lead a church hungry for growth in discipleship, fellowship, and outreach