Ministry Search Listings

Ministry Search Listings and Resources

Baptist Women in Ministry offers resources and assistance both to churches
searching for a minister and ministers searching for a new position.

To post information about a ministry job opening with BWIM, click the “Post an Open Position” button below. To seek ministry search support as a woman in ministry, submit information by clicking “Request for Ministry Search Support.”

Inquiries

For further inquires from personnel/search committees or potential candidates, contact Meredith Stone, Executive Director, meredithstone@bwim.info.

Open Positions Submitted to BWIM

The following positions were submitted directly to BWIM.

If you would like to submit a ministry opening to be highlighted by BWIM, fill out the above “Post an Open Position” form.

Open Positions

Associate Pastor, Minister of Christian Formation (Full-Time)
Church: Baptist Church of the Covenant, Birmingham
Website: https://www.baptistchurchofthecovenant.org/hiring  

Posted: 07/30/24 Ends:  1/31/2025

Baptist Church of the Covenant, in Birmingham, Alabama seeks the right person to serve as Associate Pastor, Minister of Christian Formation. BCOC was born from the civil rights movement, and we remain committed to providing space for all those who seek a relationship with God. We are active in local community ministry and support people and programs around the world. We are a diverse family of faith, including those who are: young and young at heart; Baptist since birth and those from other faith traditions or no faith at all; straight, LGBTQIA+, and those figuring it out; PhDs and GEDs. It’s been said we are like the “Island of Misfit Toys”.

Ordaining women into ministry since 1970 and committed to embracing the call to ministry for all who hear it, we are members of the Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Baptist World Alliance, Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, and the Alliance of Baptists.

We seek the right person who will give leadership to areas of Christian formation: coordinating the Education Committee for a robust calendar of learning opportunities during the week; supporting neuro-diverse, trauma-informed family programs; leading youth programming; and providing pastoral care for all ages. The full position description is available here. This minister will be working with staff, ministers, and lay leadership to meet the needs of a growing congregation with a plan for the future.

It’s a big job, no doubt, and this minister will serve alongside active lay leaders who care deeply for the
minister’s success, and the success of these programs. BCOC provides a salary consistent with experience,
with an anticipated starting salary of $60,000, and the following benefits: health insurance, retirement
contributions, sabbatical, and others. The full compensation and benefits package will be negotiated during the call process.

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet about 60% of job criteria, women and other
marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, Baptist Church of the Covenant still wants to hear from you.

We will be receiving application materials until January 31, 2025. Please email to Search@BCOC.net with your letter of introduction, résumé, and links to recorded sermons or other presentations.

Arkansas

Associate Pastor of Worship (Full-Time)
Church: First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia, AR

Website: www.fbcark.org

Posted: 02/02/24 Ends:  12/31/2024

FBC Arkadelphia is looking for a faithful disciple of Jesus to lead us in music and reverent, joyful worship. As a full-time member of our church staff, this person will provide care for our multi-generational congregation with a heart for equipping fellow worshipers to use their gifts and abilities through the work of the worship and music ministry. This individual will actively join in the life of our church family, as a team-member serving alongside us as we seek to follow Jesus and teach others to do likewise.

For more information, contact Bill Conine at 870-245-6850.

Florida

Pastor (Part-Time)
Church: New Covenant Baptist Church, DeLand, Florida

Website: www.newcovenantbaptist.net

Posted: 12/7/23 Ends:  10/31/2024

New Covenant Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida, seeks a bi-vocational pastor to lead a supportive community where all who search are welcome, where all are free to find their own relationship to God, and where it is safe to question what it means to follow Christ. Our church seeks to be an open and inclusive community, offering spiritual and educational services and programs in person and online. New Covenant, founded in 2013, is associated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Worship services are traditional and liturgical. Although our attendance at worship averages less than 50, we are actively involved in outreach programs for our community. The candidate for this position should hold an advanced degree from an accredited seminary (MDiv preferred) with experience in ministerial leadership. The position will involve twenty to thirty hours per week to include preparation and delivery of scholarly, inspiring, and challenging sermons; guidance and leadership to the church; hospital/sick visits; and spiritual care as needed. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to m13reddish@gmail.com. Application review begins January 22, 2023.

For more information about New Covenant Baptist Church, go to www.newcovenantbaptist.net or contact Mitchell Reddish at m13reddish@gmail.com.

Georgia

Minister of Youth / Associate Pastor (Full-Time)
Church: The Oaks Baptist Church, Lyons, GA

Website: 

Posted: 2/23/23 Ends:  6/1/2024

The Oaks Baptist Church of Lyons, GA is seeking to employ a Minister of Youth/Associate Pastor to lead in discipleship, fellowship, worship, and ministry opportunities with our youth. The candidate must relate well with youth, parents, and adult volunteers; promote weekly Bible Study; support the children’s ministry, and provide leadership in worship activities. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to The Oaks Baptist Church, PO Box 388, Lyons, GA 30436; or email to Wanda Delk at wandad45@hotmail.com.

Associate Pastor (Full-Time)
Church: First Baptist Church, Augusta, GA

Website: www.discoverfbc.org/minister-search

Posted: 4/9/24 Ends:  5/15/2024

First Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia, is seeking an associate pastor who will implement the vision of the church while developing and shepherding our ten ministerial staff members. The ideal candidate will have a dedicated heart for Jesus Christ and the gospel and fully embody a servant leader.

Our Associate Pastor will:

  • Serve as the pastoral chief of staff to direct and synchronize the operations, calendar, and execution of the church’s services and functions;
  • Develop the senior pastor’s strategy and vision into a workable plan while distributing tasks across the ministerial staff in a collaborative team approach; 
  • Oversee the spiritual formation of the congregation and ministerial staff by shepherding ministry groups and small group leaders and coordinating Bible studies and curriculum;
  • Provide pastoral care of the congregation as part of the ministerial team; 
  • Eagerly engage with the congregation around worship services and church activities by serving as an enduring member of the greeting team and new/prospective member outreach team;
  • Serve as the primary ministerial advisor to key committees such as Leadership Advisory Council, Vision 2030, Personnel, and Bylaws and Standing Rules;
  • Collaborate with the church administrator and ministers to develop the proposed annual church budget;
  • Welcome with enthusiasm the opportunity to deliver 6-8 sermons each year as needed due to the senior pastor’s planned absences and obligations;
  • Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills, including Biblical conflict resolution approaches;
  • Employ technology and social media skills to help develop an expanding online church presence and drive organizational efficiencies;
  • Have a minimum of five years of experience leading and developing a multi-faceted team;
  • Hold a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent.

For more information contact ministersearch@fbcaugusta.org.

Kentucky

Associate Pastor of Ministry Coordination and Formation (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Highland Baptist Church, Louisville

Website: https://hbclouisville.org/about-us/opportunities/

Posted: 9/9/24 Ends: 10/15/2024

Highland Baptist Church is searching for an Associate Pastor of Ministry Coordination and Formation. At Highland, we dream of being an engaging, vibrant church where we join in the work of God, creating a world where justice and love abound. We are searching for a dynamic associate pastor with gifts in administration who finds joy in coordinating the important details and processes that undergird our shared ministry. This staff member will offer pastoral leadership by overseeing the implementation of strategic planning and church-wide programming, providing vision for adult spiritual formation, managing day-to-day operations of our staff, and overseeing the stewardship of church finances.

If you are called to an administrative pastoral role that will work closely with our Pastor and staff, if you are gifted in creating and maintaining healthy structures and processes, and if you are passionate about equipping the church to thrive, this role may be for you! See a more detailed job description and how to apply here.

Music Minister/Choral Director (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Immanuel Baptist Church, Paducah

Website: www.ibcpaducah.org

Posted: 6/27/24 Ends: 7/24/2024

Immanuel Baptist Church seeks a Music Minister/Choral Director to help lead us into a bright future. Immanuel, a CBF-connected church, is located in beautiful, artistic Paducah, Kentucky. We seek a Music Minister/Choral Director who is a servant-leader, a gifted musician, authentic and personable, and able to lead musicians and choirs of all ages and abilities. Both an organist and pianist serve on staff, and Immanuel has a robust adult choir, handbell choir, and children and youth leading in worship.

A candidate with 5-10+ years of experience leading church choirs is preferred. Minimum education requirements are a bachelor’s degree in music education. We are searching for the person God is calling to serve at Immanuel, both full-time candidates and part-time candidates will be considered.

To apply, please email a resume to immanuelmusicsearch@gmail.com by July 24. Get to know us at ibcpaducah.org and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Faith Baptist Church, Georgetown

Website: www.familyoffaith.net

Posted: 6/14/24 Ends: 8/31/2024

Faith Baptist Church in Georgetown, Kentucky is hiring an Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation. This position will work with the Senior Pastor and congregation to care for the spiritual formation of all ages, with a focus on people under the age of 18. They will use a holistic, multigenerational approach to ministry with the goal of cultivating lifelong faith. For a job description and more information about our church visit www.familyoffaith.net/employment.

This is a full-time position with an anticipated salary of $55k.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter to faith.baptistjobs1@gmail.com. Interviews will begin in early July.

Maryland

Senior Pastor (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: First Baptist Church, Frederick

Website: https://www.fbcfred.brbachurches.com/pastor-search

Posted: 6/27/24 Ends: 10/1/2024

Senior Pastor. First Baptist Church, Frederick, MD, is seeking a bi-vocational ordained minister to fill our open position of Senior Pastor. FBC is collectively a “centrist” congregation and endorsed the BFM1963. The church has a traditional worship service at 8:30 AM (approximately 65 people attend) and a contemporary worship at 11:15 AM (approximately 25 people attend). Various small groups meet at 10:00 AM for Bible study. The church has a youth group and houses Little Lights Child Development Center (LLCDC) that operates during the week. We do not own a parsonage. Salary will be commensurate with experience and/or education.

The qualified candidate will:

  • Love God as his/her highest priority
  • Demonstrate dynamic faith in Christ, exercising disciplines in maintaining spiritual health and modeling reliance upon God
  • Avoid politics from the pulpit
  • Have at least a Bachelor’s from an accredited college/university in a religious field
  • Have five years of pastoral experience.

Interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter via email to firstbaptistfrederick@gmail.com. What we believe: https://www.fbcfred.brbachurches.com/what-we-believe-2.

Mississippi

Associate Pastor for Students (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Northminster Baptist Church

Website: http://www.northminsterbaptist.org

Posted: 8/22/2024 Ends: 10/06/2024

Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi searches for our next Associate Pastor for Students. This will be a full-time position. Our Associate Pastor for Students will serve as a member of the pastoral staff, helping to lead in all the general elements of pastoral ministry, including worship leadership and pastoral care. Their particular area of leadership will be the coordination of a comprehensive ministry of spiritual formation for students beginning in 7th grade and extending into college age, and their families. A bachelor’s degree is required. M. Div. or comparable training is preferred, but we are open to candidates coming from nontraditional pastoral backgrounds with an interest in pursuing formal theological training. Northminster is vibrant, multigenerational, CBF congregation in Northeast Jackson. Please send a cover letter describing your vision for youth ministry, and a resumé to search@northminsterbaptist.org. Our preliminary deadline is Sunday, October 6, 2024. Find more information at  www.northminsterbaptist.org/search-for-associate-pastor-for-youth/ 

Missouri

Pastoral Resident (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Second Baptist Church, Liberty

Website: https://www.2bcliberty.org/

Posted: 11/1/2024 Ends: 1/24/2025

Second Baptist Church seeks to hire a full-time Pastoral Resident for 2-3 years, beginning in late August 2025. The Pastoral Resident will learn to be a Senior Pastor as they gain experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, and other pastoral duties. The Pastoral Resident should have a Master of Divinity degree, be a somewhat recent seminary graduate and sense a call to serve as a Senior Pastor. Some ministry or equivalent work experience following seminary is preferred.

Second Baptist Church is a 175-year-old church located in Liberty, MO, a suburb of Kansas City and is affiliated with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Applications are due by January 24, 2025. Submit applications by email to cmcneill@2bcliberty.org or by mail to: Constance McNeill, Second Baptist Church 300 E. Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068

Applicants should submit their resumes with references and a 1-page reflection on their vocational calling. For more information visit 2bcliberty.org/jobs-at-2bc.

Associate Pastor, Families and Formation (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: First Baptist Church, Jefferson City

Website: https://www.fbcjc.org/

Posted: 8/15/2024 Ends: 11/30/2024

First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, MO is seeking an Associate Pastor to develop, administer, and promote an effective and holistic ministry of spiritual formation with all ages in a way that leads each person to follow the Way of Christ, discover their giftedness, and experience continual life-transformation.

For more information or questions, you may reach out to Sondra Adams at fbcjc.search.2024@gmail.com.

Senior Pastor (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: First Baptist Church, Columbia

Website: https://fbc-columbia.org/pastor-search/

Posted: 6/6/24 Ends: 8/1/2024

First Baptist Church of Columbia, Missouri currently seeks our next Senior Pastor to partner in ministry with us. We seek God’s wisdom in this process, leaning into the language of our church covenant that our future Senior Pastor will join our ministry because we have responded to Christ’s call to follow him as disciples and because we find this calling too difficult and too important to fulfill alone. First Baptist Church is a 200-year-old progressive community of faith dually aligned with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and American Baptist Churches USA. We are located in the middle of downtown Columbia, a quintessential Midwest college town of around 130,000 people directly between St. Louis and Kansas City. We invite those who feel they may be called to be our senior pastor to review our congregational profile and learn more about our church and the search process on our website: https://fbc-columbia.org/pastor-search/. If you have questions or feel called to share your application, please contact the committee at pastorsearch@fbc-columbia.org. The committee will accept applications until the search is complete. We anticipate beginning conversations with candidates in late-June.

Associate Pastor with Students and Families (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Kirkwood Baptist Church

Website: www.kirkwoodbaptist.org

Posted: 8/28/23 Ends: 

Kirkwood Baptist Church (KBC) is seeking an Associate Pastor with Students and Families who is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and care to the students and children of KBC. This role encompasses students from birth to 18 years old and their families. This pastor will work primarily as the youth minister to the congregation, will oversee the children’s ministries and volunteers, while ministering to the entire congregation. A completed job description can be found on the church website, kirkwoodbaptist.org. Resumes should be submitted to Matthew Vandagriff at mvandagriff@kirkwoodbaptist.org.

For more information or questions, you may reach out to Matthew Vandagriff at mvandagriff@kirkwoodaptist.org.

View job description here.

Nebraska

Senior Pastor (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: First Baptist Church of Fairbury

Website: https://fairburyfirstbaptistchurch.godaddysites.com/

Posted: 8/28/23 Ends: 

First Baptist Church of Fairbury, NE “A Community of Faith with Christ at Heart” is seeking a Senior Pastor. Fairbury is a personable small-town community of nearly 4,000 people. Their active town is centered in youth, history and industry. They are looking for a pastor to facilitate growth, a skilled commutator, a person to lead traditional preaching responsibilities, willing to collaborate with area churches, someone with a caring spirit to nurture fellowship and relationships inside the building and in people’s homes, and develop and run a youth program.

For more information or questions, you may reach out to Greg Mamula at gmamula@abcnebraska.com or 402-556-4730.

New York

Director of Ministry to Children and Families (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, NY

Website: https://www.plymouthchurch.org/

Posted: 1/29/2024  Ends: 5/30/2024

Plymouth Church, a thriving 400-member church in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a Director of Ministry to Families and Children. Our congregation includes families, particularly those with young children and a large number of professionals. While Plymouth is a member of the NACCC, our members are from diverse religious backgrounds, united in our Christ-centered ministry. We seek an energetic minister who will be involved in the development, implementation, and coordination of programs and ministries to welcome, support, and disciple the families and children of Plymouth Church and the community. Send resumes or inquiries to our Senior Minister, Dr. Brett Younger, by email at BYounger@Plymouthchurch.org or Plymouth Church, 75 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

North Carolina

Minister of Music (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Hayes Barton Baptist Church, Raleigh

Website: https://hbbc.org

Posted: 9/26/2024  Ends: 12/31/2024

Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC is searching for a full-time enthusiastic, dynamic, committed Christian minister of music with experience in leading and facilitating music who possesses a thorough knowledge of the Church’s rich heritage of traditional sacred hymns, choral music, and orchestral pieces. A Bachelor’s degree and previous music ministry experience in a Baptist church, of like faith and order, are required. A Master’s degree from an accredited seminary/divinity school is preferred. HBBC is a large, multi-staffed, moderate Baptist church that affiliates primarily with CBF, CBFNC, and the Raleigh Baptist Association. We ordain women as deacons and ministers, and our worship style is traditional.

Candidates may apply online at https://www.hbbc.org/application. Please complete the questionnaire you find there and email your cover letter and resume to ministerofmusicsearch@hbbc.org. 

Clinical Chaplain 1 (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: North Carolina Department of Corrections

Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4707447/chaplain-i

Posted: 11/25/2024  Ends: 12/19/2024

.This is a state government position and must follow applicable State and Federal Laws regarding discrimination. Please apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4707447/chaplain-i

 

Executive Director (Part-Time)
Church/Organization: BWIM of North Carolina

Website: https://bwimnc.org

Posted: 11/25/2024  Ends: 1/6/2024

Baptist Women in Ministry, North Carolina is searching for an Executive Director. Responsibilities include: leadership development; building relationships with churches, ministers and partners; fundraising;
administration of an annual budget; overseeing BWIMNC scholarships; and working with a Board of Directors. Requirements include: Master of Divinity degree; ministry experience in North Carolina; history of and desire to advocate for women in ministry. Preference is given to candidates with experience in mass communication, social media, fundraising and/or grant writing. This is a remote position working 32 hours a week with travel throughout North Carolina.

For a full job description please go to BWIMNC.org. We are accepting applications through January 6.

Pastor of Youth and Families (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Wake Forest Baptist Church

Website: https://wakeforestbaptistchurch.org/

Posted: 6/14/2024  Ends: 9/12/2024

Wake Forest Baptist Church seeks a full time Pastor to Youth and Families to lead its ministry to 6-12 graders and their families. The youth program at Wake Forest Baptist Church is a thriving, active ministry with 20-50 students participating in Bible study, worship and missions opportunities. Please see our Youth Ministry Profile (http://wakeforestbaptistchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WFBC-Youth-Pastor-Profile.pdf) for more information about our church, the youth ministry and how to apply!

Senior Pastor (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Emerywood Baptist Church, High Point

Website: https://emerywoodbaptistchurch.com/pastor-search/

Posted: 4/12/2024  Ends: 7/11/2024

Emerywood Baptist Church of High Point, NC, seeks a full-time senior pastor. He or she should be a seminary graduate, preferably with at least 5 years of ministerial staff experience. We are a suburban, multigenerational, moderate progressive CBF-affiliated church with doors open to all people. We welcome a candidate with a rich personal theology, deep Biblical knowledge informed by modern scholarship, energizing preaching and challenging teaching. He or she will foster trust in the congregation, challenging us to lean into the vulnerability of living a life of faith, and supporting our mission efforts. Our congregation has voiced the need for spiritual formation and collaborative leadership, an opportunity for candidates with these strengths. We will nurture our new senior pastor’s ministry through prayer, friendship, and financial support. Send resume and cover letter to emerywoodbaptistpastorsearch@gmail.com. More info at https://emerywoodbaptistchurch.com/pastor-search/.

For more information or to apply, contact emerywoodbaptistpastorsearch@gmail.com.

Associate Pastor of Youth and Missions (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Forest Hills Baptist Church, Raleigh

Website: https://www.foresthills.org/about/careers

Posted: 3/11/2024  Ends: 6/1/2024

Forest Hills Baptist Church of Raleigh, NC is seeking an Associate Pastor who will provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the youth and mission ministries of the church. The minister will lead in planning and implementing special age-group activities and programs appropriate for the spiritual growth of youth and their families, while also leading mission efforts including the cultivation of sustainable relationships with new and existing mission partners. The minister will work closely with appropriate teams, committees, and staff to realize the overall mission of Forest Hills Baptist Church: Love God. Love People. Live the Gospel. This is a full-time position. To apply for this position, visit: foresthills.org/careers.

For more information or to apply, contact careers@foresthills.org.

Associate Pastor of Children and Adult Ministries (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Forest Hills Baptist Church, Raleigh

Website: https://www.foresthills.org/about/careers

Posted: 3/11/2024  Ends: 6/1/2024

Forest Hills Baptist Church of Raleigh, NC is seeking an Associate Pastor who will provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the children and adult ministries of the church. The minister will lead in planning and implementing special age-group activities and programs appropriate for the spiritual growth of children and their families, while also providing direction and administrative oversight for the young adult’s ministry, the men’s and women’s ministries, and the senior adult ministries of the church. The minister will work closely with appropriate teams, committees, and staff to realize the overall mission of Forest Hills Baptist Church: Love God. Love People. Live the Gospel. This is a full-time position. To apply for this position, visit: foresthills.org/careers.

For more information or to apply, contact careers@foresthills.org.

Pennsylvania

Senior Pastor (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: North Hills Community Baptist Church, Pittsburgh

Website: https://nhcbc.com/

Posted: 4/23/2024  Ends: 9/30/2024

North Hills Community Baptist Church (NHCBC) is in search of an inspirational leader (ideally with a Master’s Degree (M.Div. or equivalent) and 10 years of ministry/church leadership experience (required); ordained minister in to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of its long-time Senior Pastor. It is a multi-generational, multi-cultural church located about eight miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. NHCBC is a very welcoming and mission-minded congregation with a blended morning worship service. The engaged congregation desires to increase its outreach to the community in new and greater ways than in the past. NHCBC is known for its pastoral stability and pastoral support. The church is actively involved in Baptist and ecumenical groups on a local, regional, national, and international basis.

Professional Specialities Needed:

  • Pastoral Care
  • Interpreting the Faith
  • Counseling
  • Community Assessment/Involvement/Organizer
  • Church Growth

Salary From $80,000 per year. For more information contact Gary Claus at gary@grclaus.com or 412-389-1116 or Mark Mendicino at markjmendicino@gmail.com or 724-612-3244.

South Carolina

Minister/Director of Music and Worship (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Clemson First Baptist Church

Website: https://fbcclemson.com 

Posted: 11/15/2024  Ends: 1/15/2025

First Baptist Church of Clemson, SC, is seeking to hire a Minister/Director of Music & Worship to lead the church music ministry and provide a comprehensive music program that will inspire and enhance congregational worship and fellowship, engage all age levels in a variety of music arts experiences and education, and promote music as an important part of meaningful corporate and personal worship and spiritual growth. This position requires worship planning, sound and media streaming, multiple choirs of all ages, instrumental ensemble, and other responsibilities. The Minister/Director of Music and Worship will serve as a member of the staff and assist the staff in a shared concern for the total ministries and members of the Church. First Baptist Church of Clemson is an inclusive community of faith that seeks to worship, glorify, and serve God, as revealed in Jesus Christ, both locally and globally.

Qualifications
• Hold a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree in music or a similar discipline; preference for those with church worship/ministry education
• Practicing Christian who exemplifies a spiritual maturity and a desire for pastoral care
• Experience directing choirs and instrumentation of various age groups
• Passion for music as a church ministry
• Experience with worship planning
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate, guide, and foster a Music Ministry
• Experience with sound systems and media streaming

Copy this link in browser for detailed position description:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11eaCLdu3yurQV8E6Ci-Rh36wlWxiyTGo/view?usp=sharing 

Texas

Discipleship Pastor (Full-time)
Church/Organization: Valley Ranch Church, Coppell

Website: https://vrbc.net

Posted: 11/25/24  Closes: 1/31/2024

VRBC is searching for a full-time Discipleship Pastor to lead the adult discipleship ministries of the church. They will partner with the Senior Pastor and other pastoral staff to develop and manage strategies to help every VRBC attendee grow in their relationship with Jesus and become more like him. Primary responsibilities include leading the Adult Grow Group ministry and other adult discipleship opportunities, investing in young adults, and serving as a member of the preaching team. For more information and to apply, visit http://vrbc.net/discipleship-pastor. 

 

Associate Pastor (Full-time)
Church/Organization: University Baptist Church, Austin

Website: https://www.ubcaustin.org/job-openings

Posted: 9/18/24  Closes: 12/31/2024

University Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, is searching for an Associate Pastor to join our team! UBC is a historic church across the street from the University of Texas and less than a mile away from the Texas Capitol. We are a compassionate and courageous congregation, “rooted in faith, progressive in action,” with a long history of affirming and celebrating women in ministry and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists, the American Baptist Church, and the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists.

To learn more about the position go to https://www.ubcaustine.org/job-openings. 

 

Minister of Worship (Full-time)
Church/Organization: University Baptist Church, Fort Worth

Website: https://ubcfortworth.org/jobs/

Posted: 8/22/24  Closes: 11/15/2024

University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Minister of Worship. We are a community of believers serving and worshiping in the heart of Fort Worth and on the doorsteps of Texas Christian University. While our history in this community runs deep (since 1929) we are bursting with new life. We are a church defined by our love of Christ and each other as we seek to be a place where discipleship, healing, and justice overflow from our doors to the corners of the earth. 

To learn more about the position go to https://ubcfortworth.org/jobs/. 

 

Associate Pastor (Full-time)
Church/Organization: Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco

Website: https://lsbcwaco.org/associate-pastor-search/

Posted: 7/25/24  Closes: 10/15/2024

We seek a full-time (or part-time may be an option) Associate Pastor who has the spiritual depth, skills, personality, and experience needed to work effectively with our Senior Pastor and other members of our church leadership in the areas of spiritual formation, pastoral care, worship, and administration.

Lake Shore is a welcoming and affirming community of Christians who are attempting to discover, articulate, and embody the meaning of the Gospel in the world today. We are affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Alliance of Baptists and commit ourselves to meaningful worship, freedom of thought, and social justice. Our Associate Pastor will share the inclusive values of Lake Shore Baptist Church; will have strong written and oral communication skills; will have a welcoming personality and commitment to pastoral care; will have a Master of Christian Education, Master of Divinity, or a suitable equivalent from an accredited theological seminary; and ordination to the gospel ministry is preferred.

To apply for this position, please send an email to search@lsbcwaco.org with the following information and attachments: Contact information, including name, address, phone(s), and email A letter of interest including: (1) how you learned about this position, (2) why you are interested, (3) your qualifications for this position, (4) your current ministry or vocational context, (5) your core spiritual values and your theology or philosophy of ministry. A current résumé. If YouTube or other online video is available, demonstrating your speaking and/or preaching skills, please provides links. Names and contact information for references whom we will NOT contact unless you become a finalist.

Director of Chancel Choir (Part-Time)
Church/Organization: Broadway Baptist Church, Ft. Worth

Website: https://broadwaybc.org/

Posted: 4/22/2024  Closes: 5/15/2024

This professional position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Chancel Choir programming and performances in support of the mission and vision of Broadway Baptist Church.

For more information, contact Ken Krause at info@broadwaybc.org.

Kids Pastor (Part-Time)
Church/Organization: University Baptist Church, Waco

Website: www.ubcwaco.org

Posted: 4/17/2024  Closes: 6/30/2024

University Baptist Church (UBC) in Waco, Texas is seeking a 20-hour per week Kids Pastor who will provide thoughtful leadership to all areas of kids ministry (infant through 5th grade). This person will provide compassionate pastoral care and spiritual formation for kids, their families, and kids ministry volunteers through Sunday morning programming, special events, VBS, and kids camp. UBC’s contemporary worship model does not see a division between the sacred and the secular, and seeks to approach God through creative liturgies and artistic expressions. UBC is a medium-sized, inclusive church that is fully affirming of women in ministry and the LGBTQIA+ community. The Kids Pastor will report directly to the Lead Pastor. Applications will be accepted until June 30th, 2024 or until filled. More information is available at https://www.ubcwaco.org/kids-pastor.

For more information, contact Andie Pellicer at andie@ubcwaco.org.

Pastor of Preparing Ministries (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: University Baptist Church, Houston

Website: https://www.ubc.org/

Posted: 2/22/2024  Closes: 5/20/2024

University Baptist Church in Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) is searching for a full-time Pastor of Preparing Ministries. The Pastor of Preparing Ministries is responsible for all areas of discipleship, Christian education, and spiritual formation. This pastor will also provide supervision and direction to UBC’s Family Ministries Team. For more information about UBC and to view a job description, please visit our Pastor of Preparing Search Task Force page at UBC.org/POP. Interested applicants may submit their resumes by emailing resumes@ubc.org.

Virginia

Pastor (Full-time)
Church/Organization: Kenbridge Baptist Church, Kenbridge

Website: https://www.greenfields.consulting/jobs 

Posted: 11/15/2024 Ends: 1/4/2025

Kenbridge Baptist Church, located in a small, rural town, is seeking a full-time pastor with 6-10 years of ministry experience. We are a vibrant congregation with an average worship attendance of fewer than 50 people on Sundays. We are searching for a pastoral leader passionate about fostering spiritual growth in the church and community.

Qualifications: Interested candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and some seminary training (preferred), effective preaching and communication skills, comfortable with traditional worship, a heart for outreach and mission work, and the ability to develop engaging programs for youth and children.

Benefits: She or he will receive a supportive congregation that embraces women in ALL leadership roles. Although we are seeking a full-time pastor, we will also consider bi-vocational candidates. The approximate salary for this position is between $35,000 and $45,000 (including Social Security allowance). There is a parsonage located across the street from the church. Applications should be submitted by January 4, 2025.

Associate Pastor of Children, Youth, and Young Adults (Full-Time)
Church/Organization: Ox Hill Baptist Church, Chantilly

Website: www.oxhillbaptist.org

Posted: 4/22/24 Ends: 7/15/2024

Ox Hill Baptist Church in Chantilly, VA, a socioeconomically and culturally diverse suburb of Washington, DC, is seeking an Associate Pastor for Children, Youth, and Young Adults. This minister will be responsible for coordinating and planning faith formation events for children, youth, and their families and creating opportunities to engage young adults in Christian discipleship. Our ideal candidate will be spiritually mature, relational, energetic, collaborative, and innovative. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; possession of or progress towards a master’s degree in theological or ministerial studies is highly desirable. We anticipate this to be a full-time position; however, we are willing to entertain a part-time arrangement if need be. Ox Hill Baptist Church associates with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Interested applicants should email a resume to associatepastorsearch@oxhillbaptist.org.

For more information or questions, you may reach contact associatepastorsearch@oxhillbaptist.org.

Job Boards by BWIM’s Partners

For over a decade, BWIM has curated a list of open ministry positions
that we included in our monthly newsletter.

Since the way churches and organizations publicize open ministry positions changes, we have changed the way we connect women with job postings as well. We are now posting full information online for any church/organization who contacts us directly with information about their open position so that candidates can have access to the information as soon as we have it. 

The remaining positions that we have traditionally included on our list have been gathered from job boards like the ones below. We would encourage any Baptist woman in ministry looking for a position to check these job boards regularly as not all churches/organizations contact us, but also to do research and be discerning about which positions are truly open to women candidates.

Candidates are welcome to contact BWIM about any position posted on our website, but also about any position found on another ministry job board. We will do our best to connect you with someone who might be able to help in your discernment as to whether or not a position is an opportunity where a woman could thrive.

Ministry Search Resources

Searching for a ministry position can be a full-time job.

Identifying churches, organizations, or institutions that might be a good fit for you is stressful.

But first you need to know what positions are open. Building a good resume, successfully navigating the interview process, and negotiating salary and benefits are all also stressful. Below are resources helpful to both churches and candidates as they navigate the search process.