Pastor

First Baptist Georgetown; Georgetown (TN); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

First Baptist Georgetown in Georgetown, TN is seeking a pastor who will faithfully lead, shepherd, and serve our church family while helping us grow spiritually and reach our community for Christ.

We value a pastor who loves God’s Word, loves people, and has a heart for preaching, prayer, and making disciples across generations. The role emphasizes biblical teaching, pastoral care, and community outreach as core priorities.

Formación

• Demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministry.
• Loves God’s Word and Gospel outreach.
• Agreement with SBC beliefs.
• Commitment to biblical preaching, prayer, evangelism, and discipleship.
• Previous ministry experience preferred; committee will prayerfully consider varying levels.
• Educational background and ministry training will be considered as part of the application.

Responsabilidades

• Preaching and teaching biblically sound sermons for the church body.
• Lead prayer and spiritual guidance across the congregation.
• Lead evangelism and disciple-making initiatives in the community.
• Provide pastoral care and support to members and families.
• Collaborate with church leadership to set ministries and outreach goals.

Conocimientos

Pastoral calling

Biblical preaching

Shepherding / pastoral care

Evangelism & discipleship

Church leadership

Cross-generational ministry

Interpersonal skills

Descripción del empleo

First Baptist Georgetown. Georgetown, TN

First Baptist Georgetown is seeking a pastor who will faithfully lead, shepherd, and serve our church family while helping us grow spiritually and reach our community for Christ.

We desire a pastor who loves God’s Word, loves people, and has a genuine heart for sharing the Gospel. We believe the church should be a place where people of all generations can grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and find opportunities to serve.

We are prayerfully seeking a pastor who:

• Demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministry and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Is committed to the authority of Scripture and sound biblical teaching.
• Has a passion for preaching and teaching God’s Word.
• Values prayer as an essential part of personal and congregational life.
• Has a heart for evangelism, discipleship, and reaching those who do not know Christ.
• Loves people and demonstrates compassion, humility, integrity, and approachability.
• Is able to build relationships across generations and encourage church members to become actively involved in ministry.
• Has a vision for spiritual growth, church health, and community outreach.
• Demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Supports the beliefs and cooperative ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching and Teaching

• Prepare and deliver biblically sound, Christ-centered sermons.
• Provide opportunities for Bible study and spiritual growth.
• Teach and encourage the congregation to apply Scripture in daily life.

Prayer and Spiritual Leadership

• Lead by example in personal prayer and dependence on God.
• Encourage a culture of prayer throughout the congregation.
• Provide spiritual direction and biblical guidance to the church.

Evangelism and Discipleship

• Lead and encourage the church in sharing the Gospel.
• Equip members to reach friends, family, and the surrounding community.
• Encourage spiritual maturity and the development of believers.

Pastoral Care and Relationships

• Provide encouragement, counsel, and spiritual support to members and families.
• Be available to minister to individuals and families during times of need.
• Build genuine relationships within the congregation and demonstrate care for people.

Church and Community Leadership

• Work alongside church leadership and members to establish ministry goals and priorities.
• Encourage involvement in church ministries and opportunities for service.
• Help the church build connections with the surrounding community.
• Encourage outreach to younger generations, families, and those who may not currently have a church home.

Qualifications and Expectations

• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A clear sense of calling to pastoral ministry.
• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith and doctrinal beliefs.
• A commitment to biblical preaching, prayer, evangelism, and discipleship.
• Previous ministry experience preferred; the committee will prayerfully consider candidates with varying levels of experience.
• Educational background and ministry training will be considered as part of the overall application.