Senior Pastor

Liberty Heights Church; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Heights Church, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a full-time pastor called by God to effectively preach and teach the Word of God. The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications, including being a licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist faith, effective communication skills, and pastoral care capability.

The church has about 120 active members and seeks someone who can meet the spiritual needs of its congregation. Applications must be submitted electronically to the specified email by August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist faith.
• Minimum of five years of pastoral experience preferred.
• Demonstrate financial awareness and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the spiritual needs of the congregation.
• Conduct weddings, funerals, and administer church ordinances.
• Work effectively with a congregation across all ages and genders.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Visionary with sound judgment

Growth oriented

Pastoral care capability

Effective administration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Theological Seminary training

Job description

Pastor Search Announcement & Qualifications

Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist church has been in existence for 94 years. Currently, the active membership is approximately 120; there are 20 ministries. The church is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor who is called by God and equipped to effectively preach and teach the Word of God. The candidate must be able to fulfill the spiritual needs of the congregation through visits, prayer, conducting weddings, funerals and administering the ordinances of the church. The candidate must also possess the biblical and spiritual qualities as outlined in Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1: 5-9.

Pastor Qualifications

• Be a licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist faith.
• Be a visionary with sound judgment and discernment.
• Have a minimum of five years (preferred) of pastoral experience.
• Have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/University and Theological Seminary training (preferred)
• Possess effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Growth oriented and pastoral care capability.
• Demonstrate financial awareness and responsibility.
• Committed to continuing education and development.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with a congregation across all ages and gender.
• Possess effective administration skills and able to organize and lead staff.
• Three letters of recommendation (clergy, layperson, and personal).
• Copies of license, ordination, transcripts of educational accomplishments.

Application Submission Instructions

The following must be submitted by:

• Resume
• Copy of license, ordination certificate, degrees, and any other certificates.
• Links to recent sermons and Bible teachings.

The deadline for application submissions is August 31, 2026.

Only fully completed packages will be accepted.

No phone call will be accepted.

How to Submit the Application:

All packets must be submitted electronically using the following email:

[e-mail]

ATTN: Deacon Larry Robinson

Pulpit Search Committee