Solo Pastor: First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Reformed Theological Seminary, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, United States
Solo Pastor: First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities
Preaching (Primary Strength)
Preach expository, doctrinally rich sermons with clarity and pastoral warmth
Maintain a preaching ministry rooted in the Westminster Standards
Plan and lead morning and evening Lord’s Day services
Teaching
Teach Sunday School as needed
Lead mid‑week prayer meetings
Equip the congregation in Scripture and Reformed theology
Provide theological leadership
Cultivate spiritual growth through mentoring and small groups
Train members in holiness and biblical knowledge
Encourage household discipleship
Lead worship according to the regulative principle
Provide inputs for weekly worship liturgies (psalms, hymns, prayers, confessions)
Maintain reverent, God‑centered worship
Model personal evangelism and hospitality
Lead outreach to the community
Support missions and evangelistic initiatives
Visit members, shut‑ins, and those in crisis
Provide biblical counseling and prayer
Shepherd with compassion and attentiveness
Leadership & Administration
Moderate the Session
Provide oversight to ministries and committees
Ensure ministries align with Scripture, the Westminster Standards, and the PCA BCO
Administer the sacraments faithfully
Position Qualifications:
Doctrinal Commitments
Strict subscription to the Westminster Standards preferred
Few, if any, exceptions
Clear affirmation of biblical inerrancy, the RPW, and Presbyterian polity
Personal & Pastoral Qualifications
Preferred: Married, modeling a healthy Christian household; must meet biblical qualifications (1 Tim 3, Titus 1)
Demonstrates humility, wisdom, and a shepherd’s heart
Disciplined devotional life
Communicates with clarity and compassion
Professional Qualifications
Ordained or ordainable in the PCA
M.Div. from a Reformed seminary
5–20 years of pastoral experience preferred
Application Deadline
09/30/2026
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$90k+
General Information
Church/Organization Name
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Contact Name & Contact Info
(423) 260-5950
nbowers77@epbfi.com
Church
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Description of Organization
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe (FPFO) is an historic congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America committed to reverent worship, robust discipleship, and faithful proclamation of God’s Word. Located in the Tennessee Valley, FPFO serves a multigenerational congregation with a strong confessional identity and a deep love for the ordinary means of grace.
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Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities
Preaching (Primary Strength)
Preach expository, doctrinally rich sermons with clarity and pastoral warmth
Maintain a preaching ministry rooted in the Westminster Standards
Plan and lead morning and evening Lord’s Day services
Teaching
Teach Sunday School as needed
Lead mid‑week prayer meetings
Equip the congregation in Scripture and Reformed theology
Provide theological leadership
Cultivate spiritual growth through mentoring and small groups
Train members in holiness and biblical knowledge
Encourage household discipleship
Lead worship according to the regulative principle
Provide inputs for weekly worship liturgies (psalms, hymns, prayers, confessions)
Maintain reverent, God‑centered worship
Model personal evangelism and hospitality
Lead outreach to the community
Support missions and evangelistic initiatives
Visit members, shut‑ins, and those in crisis
Provide biblical counseling and prayer
Shepherd with compassion and attentiveness
Leadership & Administration
Moderate the Session
Provide oversight to ministries and committees
Ensure ministries align with Scripture, the Westminster Standards, and the PCA BCO
Administer the sacraments faithfully
Position Qualifications:
Doctrinal Commitments
Strict subscription to the Westminster Standards preferred
Few, if any, exceptions
Clear affirmation of biblical inerrancy, the RPW, and Presbyterian polity
Personal & Pastoral Qualifications
Preferred: Married, modeling a healthy Christian household; must meet biblical qualifications (1 Tim 3, Titus 1)
Demonstrates humility, wisdom, and a shepherd’s heart
Disciplined devotional life
Communicates with clarity and compassion
Professional Qualifications
Ordained or ordainable in the PCA
M.Div. from a Reformed seminary
5–20 years of pastoral experience preferred
Application Deadline
09/30/2026
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$90k+
General Information
Church/Organization Name
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Contact Name & Contact Info
(423) 260-5950
nbowers77@epbfi.com
Church
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Description of Organization
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Oglethorpe (FPFO) is an historic congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America committed to reverent worship, robust discipleship, and faithful proclamation of God’s Word. Located in the Tennessee Valley, FPFO serves a multigenerational congregation with a strong confessional identity and a deep love for the ordinary means of grace.
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