First Baptist Church of Glennville, Georgia is seeking God's man as our next full-time pastor. Tattnall County, Georgia, United States. Situated in the Magnolia Midlands region, it is roughly a 45-minute drive from Statesboro, 30 minutes from Hinesville, and over an hour from Savannah. It is known as a rural town and a major producer of Vidalia sweet onions, (Google.com).
Responsibilities
- Word and Worship
- Deliver prayerfully prepared Christ-centered sermons during Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday night services.
- Lead and oversee the administration of the ordinances (Baptism and the Lord's Supper).
- Coordinate with the music director to ensure worship services are doctrinally sound and spiritually engaging.
- Pastoral Care
- Provide biblical counseling to individuals, couples, and families within the congregation.
- Visit the sick, elderly, and homebound members in Glennville and surrounding medical facilities.
- Officiate at weddings and funerals for church members and their families.
- Leadership and Vision
- Moderate business meetings and serve as the ex-officio head of all church committees.
- Lead the staff and deacons in implementing the church's mission and long-term strategic goals.
- Champion evangelism and local outreach initiatives to connect with the South Georgia community.
- Administrative Oversight
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the church office alongside administrative staff.
- Collaborate with the Finance Committee to develop and oversee the annual budget.
- Represent the church within the Tattnall-Evans Baptist Association and the Georgia Baptist Convention.
Qualifications
- Spiritual Maturity: Meets the biblical qualifications of an overseer as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
- Education: A Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent from an accredited Southern Baptist seminary is preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in pastoral ministry, with a proven track record of healthy congregational growth is preferred.
- Doctrine: Full alignment with the Southern Baptist Convention's Baptist Faith and Message.
Core Competencies
- Gospel-Centered: Passionate about sharing the Good News and making disciples.
- Relational: Able to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds in a rural/small-town setting.
- Visionary: Capable of leading the church toward future growth while honoring its heritage.
First Baptist Glennville