Senior Pastor Position Opening

Sardis Baptist Church (McDonough, GA) is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to lead our congregation through a season of revitalization, spiritual growth, and equipping to more effectively reach our community with the Gospel. Current active worship attendance is 40.

Our next pastor should, within a reasonable period, be able to assess our community, develop a proactive strategy, communicate vision, and lead the church forward by aligning ministry with the mission. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8) We are looking for a Biblical leader who not only meets the Scriptural qualifications of a pastor/overseer/elder, but has a demonstrated track record of Gospel and missional engagement personally and through the church.

The ideal candidate will be a spiritually mature leader who can connect with and engage a multi-generational congregation. A demonstrated commitment to learning and ministry competency through theological education is desired (with preference to Baptist institutions). He should be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, both in preaching and interpersonal relationships. This next season will also require skills in strategic planning, leadership development, and discipleship with a demonstrated pattern of community engagement and Gospel outreach. We prefer a pastor with at least 3 years of relevant ministry leadership.

Sardis Baptist Church, founded 203 years ago, has a rich community heritage. But our once strictly rural community is now filled with homes, schools, and people who need to be reached with the Gospel, and who need a church who will send them to the nations. While honoring tradition cannot be ignored, we must embrace new opportunities for community impact both inside and outside of the church.

Our church is currently in a stable financial position with no debt and available pastoral housing. We will seek to pray, provide, and care well for our pastor and his family. We believe this is a ministry opportunity with incredible Kingdom potential.

If you sense God’s leading to explore this further, please send your resume (with at least three references and links to two sermons) to [email protected] by October 15, 2026.

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 [email protected]
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.

The Executive Pastor is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for the ministries, staff, and operations of Fayetteville First Baptist Church in order to advance the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ. He will partner closely with the Senior Pastor to translate ministry vision into effective ministry systems, ensuring theological faithfulness, organizational health, and ministry alignment across the church. The Executive Pastor will serve as a biblically qualified shepherd to the congregation and staff, equipping and leading ministry leaders to accomplish their goals while cultivating a culture of accountability, unity, and gospel-centered service. The Executive Pastor is an “among the people” role, not a “closed door office job” role. While the Executive Pastor will oversee ministry systems, his primary focus will be the spiritual health, effectiveness, and unity of the church’s leaders and ministries. Through leadership development, strategic planning, and day-to-day management, he will help steward the church’s people and resources for faithful and effective Great Commission ministry.

Major Responsibilities:
Primary Leadership Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-level view of the church, always evaluating its direction and effectiveness.
• Observe congregation trends, including attendance, engagement, and financial stewardship.
• Recruit, evaluate, and mentor (as needed) staff members, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission and strategic effectiveness in their ministry area.
• Foster a positive staff culture and set a standard for behavior, teamwork, and productivity.
• Align all aspects of church operations for ministry effectiveness.
• Lead personally the church’s outreach, assimilation, and missions planning.
• Work closely with the deacon body to provide guidance and input on congregational care efforts.
• Plan and execute overall church strategy, providing long-term vision alongside the Senior Pastor.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Oversee administrative and operational systems that support effective ministry, including policies, procedures, and internal communication.
• Collaborate with ministry leaders on planning, calendar coordination, and resource allocation.
• Provide support and leadership in areas such as budgeting, stewardship, and facilities as delegated by the Senior Pastor. While this position is not personally managing church finances, they are expected to directly manage those who are personally engaged in that work.
• Preach or teach as needed and assist in worship services, ordinances, and special church events.
• Represent the church in denominational, associational, and community relationships as appropriate.
• Participate in the recruitment, vetting, calling, and onboarding of ministry and administrative staff members.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Senior Pastor.

Other:

This is a general statement of job responsibilities; however, the Executive Pastor is expected to perform other duties as required to support the mission and ministries of Fayetteville First Baptist Church including job duty changes due to pandemics or any other unexpected change in operations.

Supervision:

Supervises the ministry staff and administrative staff and is involved in hiring processes for each.

Education and Experience:

This role must be filled by a committed Christian with a clear calling to ministry. He should be actively growing in a personal walk of faith in Jesus Christ. Only a person who is kingdom-minded can succeed in this role. He should hold to our church’s doctrine (Baptist Faith & Message 2000) without reservation. Preference given to seminary graduates; college degree required.

The ideal candidate for this role has either: Senior/Executive Pastor experience or significant tenure in an associate pastor role with administrative/operational leadership experience. Skills and attributes for an ideal candidate include: Gospel-Centered in theology, Kingdom Minded, Pastoral Spirit, Team Player, Effective Communicator, Problem-Solver and Non-Anxious Approach to Conflict, Organizational Insight, Self- Starter, Self-Motivated and Productive.

Please send your resume to:

[email protected]

This role is an integral part of the Family Ministry at FFBC. The Children’s Ministry Associate will be responsible the carrying out the ministry activities for FFBC Kids. They will be committed to reaching, teaching, and equipping children and families to be disciples of Jesus Christ. They will engage families and children in relationships and be a voice of encouragement for evangelism of kids and parent equipping.  This role will also be responsible for Sunday and Wednesday programming for FFBC Kids.

Job Responsibilities

The Children’s Ministry Associate is responsible to perform specific and general tasks related to the planning, administration, and execution of all children’s ministry activities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a ministry plan for FFBC Kids
• Communicate with and involve volunteers and parents in ministry activities, with particular attention to activities for K-5th grade.
• Build relationships and serve as a point of contact for parents in their ministry area.
• Plan and coordinate effective kids ministry activities for Sunday morning, midweek, and all other church-wide services and functions, including, but not limited to, Kids Kamp, Vacation Bible School, Wee Worship etc.
• Be a resource to the Weekday Education program as opportunities to partner for outreach and equipping arise.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Provide creative support for promotional materials, curriculum, newsletters, etc.
• Manage all resources and supplies for the ministry area.
• Order, organize, distribute, and support curriculum used by FFBC.
• Ensure that child protection policies for FFBC, including oversight and maintenance of the electronic check-in system, are kept by all volunteers and participants in the ministry.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual.
• Accomplish other duties as may be assigned by Senior Pastor or supervisor.

Other:

This is a general statement of job responsibilities and duties; however, the Children’s Ministry Associate is expected to perform other duties as required to support the core mission and ministries of Fayetteville First Baptist Church ministry to families and children.

Education and Experience:

The person in this position 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. Preference given to seminary students/graduates or graduates of an undergraduate program in Christian ministry or theology (or similar). Holds to Baptist convictions set forth in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

Griffin Church is a multigenerational Southern Baptist congregation in Griffin, Georgia, committed to biblical teaching, authentic community, and active local and global outreach. We are seeking a Lead Pastor who will serve as our primary preaching pastor and as a leader among the Elders.

The Role

The Lead Pastor will provide Christ-centered spiritual leadership to the congregation, cast and steward vision, equip believers for ministry, and lead the church in disciple-making, evangelism, and community engagement. This pastor will operate within an Elder-led, team-based leadership structure as defined in our Constitution and Bylaws.

What We’re Looking For

Man of integrity with a clear calling to pastoral ministry
Strong expository preacher who equips and inspires the congregation
Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Proven ability to lead vision, build teams, and develop leaders
Shepherd’s heart for a multigenerational church
Mission-minded with a commitment to SBC cooperative work

To Apply

A complete application package — including résumé, two recent sermon links, and a candidate questionnaire — is available at the link below. Please take the time to read through the application package at the link. Incomplete applications and those without sermon submissions will not be considered.

Find the application package here.

For questions related to access to the package, email: [email protected]

The Operations Coordinator works alongside the Executive Pastor (hereafter, XP), providing administrative, personnel and operational support to the church. This team member participates in budget administration, staff management, and facility management in order to help the church operate in an efficient and Christ-honoring manner.

Major Responsibilities:

Church Budget and Finances

• Serve as the point of contact and Liaison for the church’s relationship with Parable Resource Group (third party church accounting and financial management group).
• Provide support as requested to the Stewardship Committee, including as a point of contact for money counting activities.
• Support the Executive Pastor’s work to optimize the church’s financial resources, including in annual church budget preparation.

Human Resources Assistance

• Ensure employee onboarding processes (relevant forms, tax documents, background checks, etc.) are carried out.
• Maintain the current Employee Handbook.
• Aid the XP in the development of compensation and benefit packages.
• Maintain records of all employees related to sick leave, vacation schedules, time sheets and disciplinary action.

Church Property and Facilities

• Monitor and approve/deny facility requests and coordinate space usages/HVAC schedule/and door access schedules.
• Aid in compliance with federal, state and local ordinances related to church facilities.
• Arrange annual inspection of fire sprinkler, alarm and monitoring systems.
• Maintain relevant church documents, such as the FFBC security manual.

Other:

This is a general statement of job responsibilities; however, he or she is expected to perform other duties as required to support the mission and ministries of Fayetteville First Baptist Church including job duty changes due to pandemics or any other unexpected change in operations.  He or she will also carry out other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Senior Pastor and/or this employee’s supervisor.

Supervision:

This position does not directly supervise any staff members.

Education and Experience:

Must have interpersonal and communication skills and be able to effectively carry out task-oriented work. A minimum of 3 years of experience as in administration or related field is preferred. Church administration experience preferred but not required.

FBC McDonough is seeking out an experienced Full-Time Worship Pastor. To apply for this position send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]