Senior Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippi Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee, is seeking a Spirit-led Senior Pastor to shepherd a vibrant Southern Baptist congregation of 150+ attendees. The pastor will faithfully preach, teach, and provide godly leadership with a clear biblical vision, fostering growth, discipleship, and outreach within the community.

The candidate should demonstrate humility, pastoral gifting, and a deep love for Jesus Christ and His Church, guiding ministries on Sundays, Wednesdays, and in-week

Qualifications

• Called and gifted to serve as Senior Pastor
• Preaches and teaches the Word of God faithfully
• Leads with godly vision and biblical conviction
• Committed to gospel-centered growth and discipleship
• Values meaningful ministry and outreach within the community
• Demonstrates humility and a servant’s heart
• Loves Jesus Christ and His Church deeply

Responsibilities

• Lead as Senior Pastor and primary preacher/teacher
• Provide biblical leadership and pastoral care to the congregation
• Cast vision for growth and discipleship across ministries
• Oversee community outreach and local ministry partnerships
• Shepherd the church with humility and integrity

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Expository preaching

Biblical conviction

Gospel-centered outreach

Church leadership vision

Humility & servanthood

Love for Jesus & His Church

Job description

Do you sense the Lord leading you to pastor a local church in Cleveland, Tennessee?
Philippi Baptist Church is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Cleveland, Tennessee. We are a Southern Baptist congregation with more than 150 active members and regular attendees.

Our worship reflects a traditional Southern Gospel style, using both the Baptist Hymnal and the red-back Church Hymnal. We value faithful, expository preaching from the inerrant Word of God and use the King James Version in our worship services.
Philippi gathers for worship and Bible study on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and Wednesdays. Throughout the week, our church facilities are regularly filled with ministry and fellowship activities for all ages. God has blessed us with a beautiful facility that provides significant opportunities for future ministry and growth.

We are committed to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and desire to remain faithful to the truth of Scripture. Some call us "Old Fashion" and that’s ok!

We are prayerfully seeking a man of God who:

• Is called and gifted to serve as a Senior Pastor
• Faithfully preaches and teaches the Word of God
• Leads with godly vision and biblical conviction
• Is committed to gospel-centered growth and discipleship
• Values meaningful ministry and outreach within the community
• Demonstrates humility and a servant’s heart
• Has a genuine love for Jesus Christ and His Church

We invite you to get to know our friendly congregation- a church family that loves the Lord Jesus Christ and is ready to love, encourage, and support its next pastor.

Please submit your résumé by October 29, 2026.

Email:
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Mail:
Attention: Pastor Search Committee
Philippi Baptist Church
2484 Harrison Pike
Cleveland, Tennessee 37311