Ministry Job Details

DENOMINATION:

Southern Baptist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Location: 1567 Gray Station–Sulphur Springs Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Position: Senior Pastor

About Us

Sulphur Springs Baptist Church is a loving, mission-minded Southern Baptist congregation rooted in Scripture and committed to the Great Commission. We joyfully affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 and seek to glorify God through worship, discipleship, evangelism, and service. Our church family spans multiple generations, united by a desire to grow in Christ and reach our community with the gospel.

Position Overview

We are prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor called by God to shepherd our congregation, faithfully preach the Word, and lead us in fulfilling Christ’s mission. The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader of the church, modeling Christlike character, sound doctrine, and a heart for people. This role requires a commitment to biblical preaching, pastoral care, and leadership consistent with Southern Baptist beliefs and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Preach expository, biblically faithful sermons grounded in the whole counsel of God
• Lead the church in worship, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual guidance to members
• Oversee and administer the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper in accordance with Southern Baptist doctrine
• Equip and mentor ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers
• Guide the church in mission involvement, including local outreach and global missions through the Southern Baptist Convention, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, and Cooperative Program
• Work with deacons and church leadership to develop and implement a God-honoring vision
• Uphold and teach the doctrines and values affirmed in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of salvation and a life that reflects biblical qualifications for pastors as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• A demonstrated calling to pastoral ministry
• Agreement with and commitment to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Experience in pastoral leadership (senior or associate role)
• Strong preaching, teaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• A heart for evangelism, discipleship, missions, and shepherding God’s people
• Ability to relate to and minister across generations within the church family

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following by January 31st, 2026:

• A resume
• A cover letter or personal ministry statement
• Links to recent sermons (if available)
• Three references

Resumes may be sent to:

pastorsearchssbc@gmail.com

Or mailed to:

Pastor Search
Sulphur Springs Baptist Church
1567 Gray Station Sulphur Springs Rd.
Jonesborough, TN 37659