First Baptist Church of Riverdale, GA (“FBC Riverdale”) is a revitalizing
church in the South Metro Atlanta area, (approx. 20 minutes from
Hartsfield Jackson Airport). We are entering a new era of ministry and are
looking for a part-time Worship Leader to join us in carrying out our
mission. Our worship service is a blend of traditional and contemporary
music. The Worship Leader will work as part of the church’s leadership
team.
Essential Qualifications
 Candidate must have a credible profession of faith in Christ that is
clearly demonstrated through a faithful lifestyle
 Candidate must be Baptist in theology and practice and must agree with
the Baptist Faith and Message
 Candidate must have prior experience in leading a choir/praise group
and congregation in song
 Candidate should play an instrument while leading worship; the ability
to read music is preferred but not required with a degree in music as a
plus
 Candidate must have a healthy devotion life that includes prayer and is
continuously growing in the spiritual disciplines
 Candidate must demonstrate strong, mature Christian character and be
committed to moral purity
 Candidate must be committed to the vision of FBC Riverdale and
participate in serving to achieve that vision and commit to be a member
of good-standing in the church
 Candidate must be devoted to the ministry of FBC Riverdale and is
expected to be involved in Life Groups, church functions, and outreach
opportunities
Essential Responsibilities:
 Lead worship on The Lord’s Day
 Work with the pastor in planning the worship services
 Recruit, supervise, and lead the volunteer praise/worship team
 Hold regular rehearsals with the praise/worship team
 Choose theologically sound songs and hymns that are gospel-centered
 Lead and encourage the growth of theological understanding among the
worship team
 Work with the praise team and AV team so that everything is conducive
for corporate worship. This would include, but not be limited to:
♦ Making sure A/V team has all lyrics for PowerPoint and order of
service

♦ All singers and musicians have the lyrics and chord charts in advance
♦ Ensure sound system and mics are working and properly adjusted
prior to the worship service
♦ Ensure instruments are tuned by communicating with musicians
♦ Preferred candidate possess some skill and knowledge of technology
in worship, including sound, computers, presentation software, and
video projection.

 Flexibility is a must. Church staff have various areas of expertise and duties,
but we all work together in ministry.
 Ongoing training is a must. Candidate must demonstrate a willingness to
continue growing in the area of worship ministry by attending conferences
and workshops when available.
 As worship leader, and as on board with the mission and vision of FBC
Riverdale, candidate will be available for other ministry events whenever
possible, such as Vacation Bible School and other outreach event.
Please email your resume and (3) references to fbcriverdale-ga@outlook.com
and place - "Worship Leader" in the subject line. Please provide your current
phone number and state the best times for you to discuss your interest in the
post.

Paran Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking our next Bi-vocational Pastor.  Paran is in Monroe County, Georgia, in the small community of Blount.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as spiritual leader of the church, conducting weekly services
• Administer ordinances of the church regularly
• Lead the church in carrying out its purpose for Christ’s Kingdom
• Work with volunteers to accomplish God’s work
• Serve as moderator for official business meetings and steer the church around trivialities.
• Liaison between the church and our SBC entities
• Promote the missionary and discipleship efforts of WMU and Brotherhood
• Assist with recruitment and leadership development
• Conduct other ceremonies as requested, i.e. wedding, funeral, counseling, etc.
• Visit congregants as needed outside of church/activity time

Preferred Skills:

• Theological and or Biblical training
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Marketing and outreach skills
• Leadership skills
• Basic Computer and Financial Skills

If you are passionate about God’s Word and leading people to reach this small community, submit  a resume (with references) by March 31, 2025 to paranbaptistsearch@gmail.com –subject line:  Pastor Application.  Please attach a statement that describes your background and include a link (or video) so we can access a recent sermon.

Union Grove Baptist Church (McDonough, GA) is seeking God’s direction in finding our next Lead Pastor. In addition to meeting Biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1; 1 Peter 5) he should be passionate about sharing God’s Word and the Gospel through preaching, teaching, and personal interaction. We are looking for a Pastor who possesses strong communications skills and a proven ability to build and lead a team of staff and volunteers dedicated to serving God, the church, and the community. UGBC desires to grow spiritually and numerically as we spread the Gospel beyond our walls to our community and the nations. The Union Grove congregation is diverse in age, backgrounds, and experience with a strong core of Bible believers who pursue opportunities to put Biblical principles into action. The successful candidate must have a track record of cross-generational engagement, with an ability to help bridge the gaps and to help guide the church in hearing, following, and applying God’s Word. Union Grove is a welcoming church in a strategic location with open doors regardless of where an individual is on his or her spiritual path. In addition to having an appropriate level of theological education and experience, our next pastor must have a heart for seeing the lost come to faith as well as helping believers mature on their spiritual journey. The role will be Bi-Vocational. For more information or to submit a resume, please contact UGBC by September 27, 2024 at: ugbcpastorsearch@gmail.com

The Pastor of Students (“Student Pastor”) is responsible for implementing a comprehensive discipleship strategy for the student ministry at Fayetteville First Baptist Church (grades 7-12) and providing leadership to collegiate discipleship efforts. The Student Pastor will be committed to reaching, teaching, and equipping students to be disciples of Jesus Christ. He will be champion for discipleship and Great Commission ministry in the church, and a biblically qualified shepherd to the whole church. He will be the champion student discipleship in our church, developing a long-term vision for their discipleship and service that is strategically aligned with the Senior Pastor and church staff and biblically faithful. He will work to recruit and equip a team of leaders, volunteers, and parents to carry out this work while setting an example in his own teaching, evangelism, and discipleship efforts.

Major Responsibilities:

Ministry and Pastoral Care:

• Coordinate and lead all student activities.
• In coordination with the Pastor of Families, strategize and implement a plan for student discipleship.
• Plan and lead camps, fellowships, retreats and various activities.
• Plan and administrate student ministry budget and relevant designated funds, in coordination with the Pastor of Families.
• Evaluate and approve all curriculum and teaching materials for the student ministry.
• Provide pastoral counseling and support for students facing life challenges, where qualified, and aid students in seeking helper for greater counseling needs.

Leadership:

• Recruit and train volunteers, chaperones and sponsors for student activities.
• Train and equip Sunday School and small group leaders.
• Coordinate effective student ministry activities for Sunday morning, midweek, and all other church-wide services and functions. Provide leadership to student ministry event planning (for example, DNOW, camp, retreats, etc.).
• Provide strategic leadership related to the outreach and growth of the student ministry.
• Ensure student ministry in integrated into the whole of the church, laying a foundation for students to be healthy church members throughout their lives.
• Communicate regularly with parents about ministry events and student needs.

Outreach:

• Coordinate student evangelism and mission strategies.
• Train youth in outreach and gospel-conversation strategies.
• Involvement on campus at local schools (school lunches, FCA, are possible examples).
• Utilize social media and digital tools to engage students.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Manage the supplies and material needs of the student ministry.
• Maintain student ministry gathering spaces.
• Take part in congregational care ministry of the church, including hospital visits, etc.
• Attend all staff meetings as required by Senior Pastor.
• Office hours to be commensurate to and kept according to agreed-upon hours in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
• Preach and teach within the church as needed.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and Operations Manual (EHOM).

Supervision:

Supervises area related staff (including student ministry associates, interns, ministry assistants).

Education and Experience:

Be a committed Christian with a calling to the ministry of the gospel and mission of disciple-making. Candidate must meet the qualifications of a pastor set forth in 1 Timothy 3. Should be actively growing in a personal walk of faith in Jesus Christ as exemplified in daily spiritual disciplines, a regular personal witness, and a life of service both in the church and community. Seminary degree required. Holds to Baptist Convictions set forth in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. Experience in student ministry required. 3 years of experience in pastoral ministry is preferred but not required. M.Div. or equivalent degree required (or, required to be in progress). Should be able to fill the pulpit and other pastoral duties when called upon to do so.

griffin@fayettevillefbc.org

International Bible Church, located in Stockbridge, Georgia, is a multicultural congregation with average attendance of 30-50. IBC worships predominantly in English, but has a significant representation of people from a Filipino ethnicity or heritage.

Position

Lead Pastor (Part Time or Bi-vocational)

Description

Our mission at International Bible Church is to declare the gospel, disciple the believers and develop leaders. We expect that our lead pastor will be a maturing follower of Christ who meets the biblical qualifications of a pastor as stated in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Our pastor must be doctrinally aligned with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and personally committed to leading our church in cooperation with our Southern Baptist partnerships.

Our pastor is to be the leader of the congregation in biblical worship, consistently preaching bible-based, expositional, and gospel focused sermons that equip us as believers to carry out the work of the ministry through the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Our lead pastor is expected to be a pacesetter to help us become a church that reflects the missional picture described by Jesus in Acts 1:8.

Qualifications

·        Bible education consistent with pastoral ministry. Bible college or seminary preferred.

·        Ministry leadership experience, preferably in a pastor or missionary role.

·        Demonstrated experience and ability relating to diverse cultures and language backgrounds.

·        Demonstrated ability to lead church volunteers and/or staff.

·        Demonstrated pattern of consistent Gospel witness and disciple-making.

·        Demonstrated ability to communicate Scripture through sermons and bible study.

·        Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate vision and strategy in group settings.

How to apply

Please send resume and sermon video sample to internationalbiblechurchpsc@gmail.com.

International Bible Church

1093 Flat Rock Road
Stockbridge GA 30281

Principal Function 

The Pastor of Families is responsible for developing, directing, and evaluating a comprehensive discipleship strategy for all family ministry at Fayetteville First Baptist Church, with direct supervision of FFBC Kids. The Pastor of Families will be committed to reaching, teaching, and equipping students, children, and families to be disciples of Jesus Christ. He will be champion for discipleship and Great Commission ministry in the church, and a biblically-qualified shepherd to the whole church. He will be the champion for the next generation in our church, developing a long-term vision for their discipleship and service that is strategically aligned with the Senior Pastor and church staff and biblically faithful. He will lead other leaders to accomplish their ministry goals and help to cultivate a culture of discipleship in our church by supervising ministries to parents, students, and children. 

Major Responsibilities: 

Ministry Supervision: 

• Oversee all next generation ministries, whether directly or through supervision of other pastors, directors and ministry leaders: young families, young professionals, college, student ministry, kids ministry, pre-school and nursery.
• Develop and implement a family discipleship plan, with special attention to programming for K-6th grade.
• Provide direct pastoral support for young families of Fayetteville First Baptist Church. 
  Supervise the Weekday Education program director, including Weekday Education budget processes.

Leadership:

• Coordinate effective family ministry activities for Sunday morning, midweek, and all other church-wide services and functions. Provide leadership to family ministry event planning in collaboration with volunteer leaders, including, but not limited to, Kids Camp, Vacation Bible School, etc.
• Provide strategic leadership related to the outreach and growth of ministries under direct supervision.
• Provide professional development to pastors/directors and interns/residents under supervision.
• Regular preaching and teaching responsibilities for various ministries and/or FFBC’s Sunday’s worship.

Staff Roles

• Attend all staff meetings as required by Senior Pastor.
• Accomplish other duties as may be assigned by Senior Pastor or supervisor.
• Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed bible study, prayer, and meditation.
• Maintain proper priorities in your home and be the spiritual leader to your spouse, and children if any; in addition, be a godly example to the church as a whole.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Senior Pastor.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration of child protection policies for FFBC, including oversight and maintenance of the electronic check-in system.
• Create and lead a family discipleship philosophy that is consistent with the adult discipleship strategy led by the Pastor of Adult Discipleship.
• Supportive of the total church through attendance and participation of all services of FFBC.
• Office hours to be commensurate to and kept according to agreed upon hours in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and Operations Manual (EHOM).
• Abide by the code of behavior of the staff (found in the EHOM).

Other: 

This is a general statement of job responsibilities; however, the Pastor of Families is expected to perform other duties as required to support the mission and ministries of Fayetteville First Baptist Church. 

Supervision: 

Supervises assigned Ministry Assistant, Weekday Education Program employees, Pastor of Students, and all childcare employees, including Nursery and ESL. Additional supervision subject to future staff structures, with expectation of leadership of all family related ministers. 

Education and Experience: 

Be a committed Christian with a calling to the ministry of the gospel and mission of disciple-making. Candidate must meet the qualifications of a pastor set forth in 1 Timothy 3. Should be actively growing in a personal walk of faith in Jesus Christ as exemplified in daily spiritual disciplines, a regular personal witness, and a life of service both in the church and community. Seminary degree required. Holds to Baptist Convictions set forth in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. Experience in family ministry required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in pastoral ministry is preferred. 

griffin@fayettevillefbc.org

Philippi Baptist Church in Locust Grove is seeking a part-time (20-25 hours per week) church secretary. The candidate must be a maturing follower of Christ and an active member of a local church. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn ACS Realm is desired.

Please contact the church at 770-914-9124 for a complete job description, including qualifications and responsibilities.