Pastor: Preaching, Shepherding & Community Leadership

Georgia Baptist Mission Board; Abbeville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsonage provided

Bi-vocational option

Job summary

Abbeville First Baptist Church in Abbeville, GA, seeks a full-time or bi-vocational Pastor to lead and grow our rural church. The pastor will preach, teach God’s Word, oversee spiritual life, and provide pastoral care for members. He should meet biblical elder/pastor qualifications and align with SBC beliefs.

The role includes collaboration with church leadership, administration of meetings, and opportunities for secondary income while serving our community. Parsonage is available.

Qualifications

• Must meet the elder/pastor qualifications as outlined in Scripture.
• Must wholeheartedly subscribe to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• The pastor will lead preaching, worship and spiritual oversight for the church.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach biblical sermons on Sundays and Wednesdays.
• Lead corporate worship and work with deacons and church leadership.
• Provide pastoral care, counseling and hospital visits as needed.
• Preside over church meetings and administer ordinances.

Skills

Theological alignment

Preaching

Team collaboration

Church administration

Pastoral care

Officiating ceremonies

Biblical counseling

Education

Seminary degree

Pastoral experience

Biblical literacy

Job description

Abbeville First Baptist Church in Abbeville, GA, seeks a full-time or bi-vocational Pastor to lead and grow our rural church. The pastor will preach, teach God’s Word, oversee spiritual life, and provide pastoral care for members. He should meet biblical elder/pastor qualifications and align with SBC beliefs.

The role includes collaboration with church leadership, administration of meetings, and opportunities for secondary income while serving our community. Parsonage is available.