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Green Hill Baptist Church is located in Sylvania, Georgia and seeks a full‑time bi‑vocational pastor to lead a congregation of 20‑25 people. The ministry includes Sunday morning and evening services and a Wednesday night prayer meeting. A pastorium with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms is available.
Position Overview We are prayerfully seeking a bi‑vocational pastor to lead our church family in worship, discipleship, and outreach. The pastor will serve as both shepherd and teacher—encouraging believers, equipping the church for ministry, and reaching the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Primary Responsibilities
Faithfully preach and teach the whole Word of God.
Provide pastoral care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Lead and nurture spiritual growth within the congregation.
Engage actively in community outreach and local missions.
Offer leadership and vision to help the church grow in faith and service.
Qualifications
A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a heart for small‑church ministry.
Agreement with the beliefs and mission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Strong communication and relational skills.
Experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care preferred.
Bi‑vocational flexibility and commitment to long‑term ministry encouraged.
Detailed Responsibilities and Expectations
The Pastor will be a man called of God and set apart to the gospel ministry, in theological agreement with the "Baptist Faith and Message" (2000 revision), and committed to living and serving in a manner consistent with the standards outlined in Scripture. The Senior Pastor must exemplify godly character, compassion toward others, and a high level of competence.
The Pastor will be called by the Holy Spirit and confirmed by a body of believers through ordination.
The Pastor will equip, educate, and edify the church as mandated in Ephesians 4:11‑13.
The Pastor will conform himself to the ministry expectations outlined in 1 Thessalonians 5:12‑13.
The Pastor will lead and serve in accord with the expectations outlined in 1 Peter 5:1‑3.
The Pastor will exercise biblical authority and carry out a Christian witness as outlined in Hebrews 13:17 and as directed in 2 Timothy 4:1‑5.
The Senior Pastor will be qualified to minister in the church as required in 1 Timothy 3:1‑7 and Titus 1:5‑9.
The Pastor is responsible to the church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach the Bible, engage in pastoral care ministries, and provide oversight of all areas of church life and the ministerial staff.
The Pastor will be called to lead the church to understand, embrace, and accomplish its mission to make disciples both locally and globally.
The responsibilities of the Pastor may be outlined in terms of his primary biblical roles:
Elder/Overseer: principal leader and vision caster of the church.
Evangelist: ensures that the church is challenged to be obedient to the Great Commission.
Shepherd: ensures that the church is well led, cared for, and protected.
Preacher/Teacher: principal communicator of God’s Word in public worship.
Equipper: partners with other leaders to empower and equip maturing members for ministry.
The Pastor will participate in the planning of worship services and events, equipping staff and lay leaders to coordinate successfully.
The Pastor will oversee and lead outreach and pastoral care efforts, including biblical counseling, performing weddings, and conducting funeral services.
The Pastor will oversee staff development and ensure that ministerial staff have the necessary resources.
The Pastor will cooperate with denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and support Southern Baptist missions.
The Pastor will work with church leadership to set vision, direction, and relevance to achieve the mission.
The Pastor among all responsibilities places importance on sermon preparation, counseling, visiting prospective members, leadership/administration, personal Bible study, prayer, soul‑winning, and professional development.
Physical Demand / Working Conditions This is an intense and demanding position based on full responsibility for the church’s operations. The Pastor handles details, complex concepts, and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes prudent decisions. His hours may be long and irregular.
Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume via E‑Mail to
[emailprotected] .
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Position Overview We are prayerfully seeking a bi‑vocational pastor to lead our church family in worship, discipleship, and outreach. The pastor will serve as both shepherd and teacher—encouraging believers, equipping the church for ministry, and reaching the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Primary Responsibilities
Faithfully preach and teach the whole Word of God.
Provide pastoral care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Lead and nurture spiritual growth within the congregation.
Engage actively in community outreach and local missions.
Offer leadership and vision to help the church grow in faith and service.
Qualifications
A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a heart for small‑church ministry.
Agreement with the beliefs and mission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Strong communication and relational skills.
Experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care preferred.
Bi‑vocational flexibility and commitment to long‑term ministry encouraged.
Detailed Responsibilities and Expectations
The Pastor will be a man called of God and set apart to the gospel ministry, in theological agreement with the "Baptist Faith and Message" (2000 revision), and committed to living and serving in a manner consistent with the standards outlined in Scripture. The Senior Pastor must exemplify godly character, compassion toward others, and a high level of competence.
The Pastor will be called by the Holy Spirit and confirmed by a body of believers through ordination.
The Pastor will equip, educate, and edify the church as mandated in Ephesians 4:11‑13.
The Pastor will conform himself to the ministry expectations outlined in 1 Thessalonians 5:12‑13.
The Pastor will lead and serve in accord with the expectations outlined in 1 Peter 5:1‑3.
The Pastor will exercise biblical authority and carry out a Christian witness as outlined in Hebrews 13:17 and as directed in 2 Timothy 4:1‑5.
The Senior Pastor will be qualified to minister in the church as required in 1 Timothy 3:1‑7 and Titus 1:5‑9.
The Pastor is responsible to the church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach the Bible, engage in pastoral care ministries, and provide oversight of all areas of church life and the ministerial staff.
The Pastor will be called to lead the church to understand, embrace, and accomplish its mission to make disciples both locally and globally.
The responsibilities of the Pastor may be outlined in terms of his primary biblical roles:
Elder/Overseer: principal leader and vision caster of the church.
Evangelist: ensures that the church is challenged to be obedient to the Great Commission.
Shepherd: ensures that the church is well led, cared for, and protected.
Preacher/Teacher: principal communicator of God’s Word in public worship.
Equipper: partners with other leaders to empower and equip maturing members for ministry.
The Pastor will participate in the planning of worship services and events, equipping staff and lay leaders to coordinate successfully.
The Pastor will oversee and lead outreach and pastoral care efforts, including biblical counseling, performing weddings, and conducting funeral services.
The Pastor will oversee staff development and ensure that ministerial staff have the necessary resources.
The Pastor will cooperate with denominational leaders in matters of mutual interest and support Southern Baptist missions.
The Pastor will work with church leadership to set vision, direction, and relevance to achieve the mission.
The Pastor among all responsibilities places importance on sermon preparation, counseling, visiting prospective members, leadership/administration, personal Bible study, prayer, soul‑winning, and professional development.
Physical Demand / Working Conditions This is an intense and demanding position based on full responsibility for the church’s operations. The Pastor handles details, complex concepts, and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes prudent decisions. His hours may be long and irregular.
Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume via E‑Mail to
[emailprotected] .
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