Pastor

Fincastle Baptist Church (Tazewell); Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincastle Baptist Church in Tazewell, Virginia, seeks a pastor to lead our small Southern Baptist congregation in faithful worship, biblical discipleship, and service to our community in southwest Virginia.

We seek a man called by God who will faithfully preach Scripture, shepherd with compassion, and equip members to share the gospel. The pastor will work with church leadership to grow spiritually and reach people of all ages with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Qualifications

• Meet the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Demonstrate growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a consistent prayer life, and personal integrity.
• Affirm the authority of Scripture and Baptist beliefs consistent with the church's statement of faith.
• Clearly and faithfully communicate biblical truth through preaching and teaching.
• Have a heart for pastoral care, evangelism, discipleship, and missions.
• Lead with humility and work cooperatively with church leadership and the congregation.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach Scripture faithfully to the congregation.
• Shepherd the church with compassion and provide pastoral care.
• Equip members to share the gospel and serve others in the community.
• Collaborate with church leadership to foster spiritual growth and outreach.

Skills

Pastoral Leadership

Preaching/Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology or Bible

Job description

Ministry Description

Fincastle Baptist Church, a small Southern Baptist church in Tazewell, Virginia, is prayerfully seeking a pastor to lead our congregation in faithful worship, biblical discipleship, and service to our community in southwest Virginia.

We seek a man called by God who will faithfully preach and teach Scripture, shepherd our congregation with compassion, and equip members to share the gospel and serve others. The pastor will work alongside church leadership to encourage spiritual growth, strengthen fellowship, and help our church reach people of all ages with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Requirements

The candidate should:

• Meet the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a consistent prayer life, and personal integrity.
• Affirm the authority of Scripture and Baptist beliefs consistent with our church’s statement of faith.
• Communicate biblical truth clearly and faithfully through preaching and teaching.
• Have a heart for pastoral care, evangelism, discipleship, and missions.
• Lead with humility, work cooperatively with church leadership, and build meaningful relationships within the congregation and community.
• Understand and embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of serving a small church.