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Area II  

First Baptist Church of Norfolk, 418 East Bute Street Norfolk, VA
Seeking a Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Inc. located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Senior Pastor. This individual must be a person of prayer and the Word who passionately loves and seeks God; and is called to serve the Lord, alongside the Ministers, and Diaconate. The Senior Pastor serves as the CEO and President of the Council of Elders (Trustees). We serve a diverse, multi-generational congregation. This presents the unique challenge of being able to maintain the Baptist traditions but needing a more contemporary worship style to attract younger congregants.

Qualifications, Education & Experience: All candidates shall possess a master’s degree from an accredited school of theology or seminary. The ideal candidates shall possess a doctorate degree in ministry, theology, or related field from an accredited school of theology or seminary. The ideal candidates will also possess five or more years of pastoral experience as a lead or senior pastor. Qualified candidates must be licensed and ordained in the Baptist tradition.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit all of the following information by May 4, 2022 to  administration@firstbaptistnorfolk.org.
Only applications received by email will be considered. • Resume or curriculum vitae • Letter of Interest • A Statement of Faith (no more than 2 pages) • Official transcripts • Copy of license and ordination papers • Statement of Theology (no more than 2 pages) Final applicants will be notified and may be asked to provide additional information in the selection process. The candidates must then consent to a reference check and criminal history background check. All information received will be treated confidentially. For additional information or questions, please submit your request by email to administration@firstbaptistnorfolk.org. No phone calls please.

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Area III

Senior Pastoral Search

Wheat Street Baptist Church, Union City, GA

Wheat Street Baptist Church is a 150+ year old Baptist church with a rich history of spiritual service and community impact in the City of Atlanta.
 

Wheat Street Baptist Church is seeking a senior pastor whose responsibilities include:

• Weekly Sunday Sermons

• Wednesday Bible Study

• On-Call Pastoral care for the congregation

Applicants requirements:

• Ordained in the Baptist Faith

• Licensed to preach

• Minimum of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited institution

Pastoral candidates may request a WSBC profile and the Pastoral application by contacting the Pastoral Search Committee via:

P.O. Box 578, Union City, GA 30291  |  Email: WSBC.PSCommittee2022@gmail.com

Submission deadline - March 10th, 2022

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