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- Ministry Postings Submitted to CBFVA: Submit an open ministry posting to CBFVA. Please note that it may take up to a week for the listing to show up on the website.
- Leader Connect – CBF: Resume-matching service developed by the Leadership Development team of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Click here to learn more!
- Reference and Referral in Virginia: For ministers and/or churches seeking assistance in Virginia with reference and referral, please contact our office, office@cbfva.org.
- Seeking an Intentional Interim? You can contact the Center for Congregational Health: http://www.healthychurch.org. More information about Intentional Interim Ministry can be found at the Virginia Network of Interim Ministers, www.vnim.org.
- Need Search Committee Resources? Visit CBF National’s website for more information.
First Baptist Church of Altavista, VA
Position: Minister of Music (PT)
The Minister of Music shall have general responsibility for the total music program of the church. They will lead and direct the church choir and provide leadership to the accompanists (organ, piano, etc.). They will work in cooperation with the pastor to reimagine our worship style. Additionally, they will need to recruit musicians and are expected to plan both the Maundy Thursday service and a Christmas Canata each year. Specific expectations can be provided upon request. Contact the pastor for more information.
River Road Church, Baptist, VA
Position: Financial Assistant (FT)
Visit rrcb.org/financial-assistant for full job description and contact information.
The Financial Assistant is responsible for providing support to River Road Church through maintaining accurate financial and contribution records by:
– Recording Revenue
– Recording Invoices And Paying Bills
– Managing Payroll
– Preparing Periodic Reports
– Performing Routing Accounting Procedures
– Supporting The Annual Budget Process
– Communication And Collaboration With Staff And Congregation
– Audit Coordination
First Baptist Clayton, NC
Position: Senior Pastor (FT)
First Baptist Church, Clayton, NC seeks a full time Senior Pastor to lead our church in fulfilling God’s will. We are looking for a pastor that is focused on carrying out the church’s mission to Show, Grow, Tell, and Serve. We are founded on Baptist doctrine, focusing on a relationship with God through deliberate prayer, reading and applying the Bible, mentoring, and missions. Our congregation has strong lay leadership and thriving children’s, youth, music, and senior adult ministries. We desire a pastor who is a people person, knows and reads the Bible daily, and is dedicated to being engaged with church activities, congregation, and community. The successful candidate will possess a strong calling to the pastoral ministry, hold an accredited seminary or divinity school degree and possess some years of experience as a Senior Pastor.
Manly Memorial Baptist Church, VA
Position: Interim Student Director (PT)
Manly Memorial Baptist Church is a thriving and growing ministry in Lexington, Virginia, “the youngest municipality in the United States,” and is bringing people closer to one another and closer to Jesus. This is a positive, healthy environment in which one may grow in leadership and ministry. Both men and women are fully supported in leadership and ordination and are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the church, visit manlymemorial.com.
Second Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
Position: Children’s Minister (FT)
Second Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is searching for a Children’s Minister who will love God and others and exemplify spiritual, hospitable, collaborative, and administrative leadership. The candidate will strive to cultivate and nurture a deep spiritual foundation in both children and their families by modeling an authentic love for God and others. We seek a candidate who is comfortable offering loving pastoral care to children and families during both difficult and joyous moments. For many families, their first point of contact with our church is through our family ministries. We seek a candidate with an energetic attitude that is approachable, relatable and sociable, making all feel welcomed and included. Our thriving children’s ministry requires a leader who is self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented and who collaboratively serves with our staff, preschool, and lay leaders to strengthen our points of contact with our community as we delight in and share the gospel.
For more information, please visit: https://secondbaptistrva.org/childrens-minister-search/.
Horizon Baptist Fellowship, GA
Position: Pastor (FT)
Horizon Baptist Fellowship (CBF) in Summerville, GA, is actively seeking a visionary pastor to guide us and walk along beside us in our mission to be a church where faith is lived out through worshiping Christ, forming together as disciples, and engaging our community, both locally and globally.
Established in 1992, Horizon has been a thriving congregation. We currently have a membership of 90. Our worship opportunities include Sunday School at 9:45, a traditional Sunday morning service at 11:00, with an average attendance of 45, and Wednesday night Bible study and fellowship.
After navigating through recent difficult times, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, HBF has emerged with a renewed sense of purpose, and a reaffirmed commitment to be the light God calls us to be.
Our desire is that our next pastor possesses leadership abilities, spiritual gifts, and personal traits in the areas identified below:
LEADERSHIP
Will have a sense of direction of their ministry and is skilled in planning & leading programs
Will have experience and progressive ideas for working with children and youth
Will be involved with church committees and will gain knowledge of their function
Will be able to manage time well
WORSHIP
Will be an effective preacher/speaker/teacher
Understands our desire to maintain a sense of unity and harmony among the congregation
PASTORAL CARE
ill understand the importance of making pastoral calls on members and follow up calls with visitors
Will work regularly at bringing in new members
Is accepting of people with divergent backgrounds & traditions
PERSONAL
Will have a seminary degree or equivalent theological degree
Will have 4+ years experience in pastoral ministry
Will be dedicated to his or her own family
Candidate will possess word processing skills and experience.
We welcome applications from individuals interested in full-time or part-time bi-vocational ministry, regardless of gender.
If you are a passionate and dedicated individual with a heart for ministry, we invite you to consider joining our vibrant community at Horizon Baptist Fellowship.
Please look for us on facebook or visit our website: HorizonBaptistFellowship.com
Suffolk Christian Church, VA
Position: Pastor (FT)
Suffolk Christian Church is seeking a pastor to lead us into the next chapter of our ministry and life together. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about leading our church into a vibrant future and implementing our vision of using our gifts and assets to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community and the world. He/she will be reliable, trustworthy, spiritually mature and nourished by a healthy sense of humor and humility. Our pastor will guide and walk alongside us, providing leadership in the following four areas: Preaching and Worship, Pastoral Care, Leadership Development, and Mission and Vision.
Richmond’s First Baptist Church, VA
Position: Children’s Ministry Associate (PT)
The Children’s Ministry Associate works 20 hours per week with the Minister to Children and Families. This Emerging Leaders Position is perfect for someone who is exploring a call to ministry, is a seminary student, or is an educator/student looking for ways to connect their faith with serving children and families. The successful candidate will bring with them the flexibility to work with a diverse congregation, the compassion to relate well to children of all ages, and the creativity to meet the needs of a growing ministry to families.
Richmond’s First Baptist Church, VA
Position: Student Ministry Associate (PT)
The Student Ministry Associate works 20 hours per week with the Minister to Students and Families. This Emerging Leaders Position partners with the Minister of Students in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining a dynamic and comprehensive Christian formation program for students, grades 6 through college. Successful candidates will enjoy working with middle and high school students and their families, be comfortable leading Bible studies, and will demonstrate high energy and an eagerness to connect in meaningful relationships and conversations.
University Baptist Church, VA
Position: Associate Minister for Music (FT)
God has called University Baptist Church (UBC) to minister to the University of Virginia
Community and to the residents of the Greater Charlottesville-Albemarle Community, serving as
agents of Christ’s love and justice for those in need and offering a vital family of faith. This
Associate Minister will be responsible for leading the music ministries of UBC. This will be a
full-time position and requires an engaged/enthusiastic “people person” with an
innovative/creative spirit. UBC has long had a reputation for a strong music ministry with an
emphasis on choral music. In addition to the sanctuary choir, the church has had a choir for
college students for over 50 years. The new minister will build on this established foundation
and expand the music ministry. The congregation and staff are committed to making music a
signature program of the church. Based on the gifts of the candidate, this person will also be
responsible for another area of ministry. UBC is open to discussing this secondary responsibility,
which could include children, youth, or college students, for example.
Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia, VA
Position: Executive Director/Treasurer (FT)
The Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia (WMUV) is seeking an Executive Director/Treasurer (ED/T) to lead the 150-year-old organization into a changing future. The mission of WMUV is to equip and inspire churches to be on mission with God. WMUV affirms Christ’s call on a woman’s life, a missional response to the world’s needs, and the development of missional leaders.
The ED/T will provide visionary leadership, strategic development and oversight for all WMUV operations. Under the authority and direction of the Board of Trustees, the ED/T assumes responsibility for day-to-day operations of the organization. This includes but is not limited to financial and personnel management, implementation of assigned policies and regulations of WMUV, corporate compliance of records, legal documents, agreements and contracts. The ED/T is responsible for facilitating planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of ministries and programs. The ED/T will develop relationships with and be accountable to the Board of Trustees. The ED/T will possess good communication skills and will act as the public face of WMUV and will nurture relationships with key partners in ministry. The ED/T will promote awareness, network, and engage in speaking opportunities to further the WMUV mission.
The ED/T shall profess a personal relationship with Christ and a faith that is evident in congregational involvement, and workplace behavior and attitude. The ED/T shall demonstrate high character and integrity, be capable of effective and respectful interaction across diverse theological and interpersonal perspectives, be able to exhibit humility and competence concurrently, and be a proven leader. The ED/T shall work for Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia and will not engage in other business ventures or advocate for such outside of the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
Skills and Proficiencies:
Ability to promote and support the work within the core values of WMUV
Proficiency in financial management (budgeting complex systems, fundraising, and grant writing)
Proficiency in organizational development (long range planning, strategic analysis, transformational leadership, and public relations and marketing)
Self starter and team implementer
Ability to manage staff, ensuring appropriate delegation and completion of tasks
Ability to work compassionately, cooperatively and tactfully with WMUV team, individual stake holders, volunteers, and partners
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, with small groups, and to larger audiences
Appreciation of the heritage and potential of WMU/WMUV
Knowledge and Experience:
College Degree required, advanced and/or seminary degree(s) preferred
Advanced education/experience in financial and personnel management and organizational development
Application may be accessed at wmuv.org/employment
Ox Hill Baptist Church, VA
Position: Associate Pastor of Children, Youth, and Young Adults (FT)
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.
Posting Deadline: 06/30/2024
Interested applicants please email associatepastorsearch@oxhillbaptist.org
Yaupon Place, VA
Position: Project Director (PT)
Yaupon Place is an innovative site of integration for Union Presbyterian Seminary’s core values of social and ecological justice-seeking and community engagement. Yaupon Place is on the seminary’s Westwood tract, which contains a walking track, playground, labyrinth, and diverse and numerous trees. Yaupon Place hosts perhaps the most vibrant and active intergenerational and interracial recreational activity in Richmond. Building on UPSem’s history of serving our diverse neighbors in Richmond through recreational ministry, Yaupon Place is a public ministry innovation that engages the seminary community, our neighbors, and community partners. One of the primary partners is Shalom Farms, which runs a thriving farm on the seminary’s Westwood tract, adjacent to Yaupon Place (the park area).
This is a part-time position (averages 10 hours/week) whose work is overseen by the Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness. The schedule for the programming director would be somewhat flexible, but also depend on upcoming events and programming needs at any given time. Interested persons are encouraged to apply, including working pastors with an interest in community and environmental work in the context of theological education.
Bethel Baptist Church, VA
Position: Senior Pastor (FT)
Bethel Baptist Church, is located in a beautiful countryside setting, just outside of South Boston, in Halifax County in the region known as Southside Virginia. We are aligned with the Baptist General Association of Virginia and the Dan River Baptist Association having served our Lord and the surrounding community for 136 years.
We are a group of maturing believers with a wonderful history and future. We strive to live our lives in accordance to Jesus’ Great Commandment and Commission. We survived the pandemic era and find ourselves in a positive position theologically, financially and joyfully. Besides the Pastor, there are two part-time staff members.
With the recent announcement of the retirement of our pastor, we are seeking a successor who:
-manifests the characteristics of love found in 1 Corinthians 13;
-has a strong biblical understanding and demonstrates it through teaching and
preaching;
-exhibits a vibrant personal relationship with our Lord, anxious to engage with
members of the church and develop community relationships;
-is skilled in using social media and technology;
-appreciative of our history, celebrating our victories, and equipping us for our future ministry;
-enjoys a rural lifestyle and culture, while enjoying easily accessible conveniences;
-has enjoyed a tenure of successful ministry;
-has attained a theological education from an accredited theological institute;
-can embrace that Bethel Baptist Church is a place to Belong & Become while relating to the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message.
Poplar Springs Baptist Church, VA
Position: Worship Pastor (PT)
Join our dynamic and passionate church! We’re seeking a Worship Pastor to be a key part of God’s movement in our community. If you have a heart for worship, a deep connection to God, and the skills to lead our congregation in meaningful worship experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something truly special.
Vineville Baptist Church, GA
Position: Senior Pastor (FT)
Vineville Baptist Church of Macon, GA is seeking a senior pastor who can lead this dually aligned (CBF and SBC) faith family while relying upon the relevance and truth of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. Vineville is a church that actively supports the equal roles of men and women in leadership, including the role of ministers and deacons. In our setting, the senior pastor provides leadership, while working closely with lay leaders, for guiding the church in the fulfillment of its mission through biblical teaching, congregational care, spiritual development, and missions. It is important that the senior pastor remains comfortably accessible, approachable, and well-informed about our faith family. Qualifications: This person should be a committed follower of Christ, seeking continual spiritual growth and desiring to see others grow in faith. This person should be an ordained Minister of the Gospel possessing a minimum of a Master of Divinity from an accredited institution. Previous pastoral experience and administrative leadership preferred. This person should also possess a calling to the ministry with references to support the gifts of biblical teaching, congregational care, spiritual development, and missional involvement. Primary Function: The role of the pastor is to shepherd the church, the body of Christ, leading its members to live out our mission statement: A hunger for deeper faith with a heart for the city. This person is responsible for leading the ministry of Vineville Baptist Church as a role model through biblical teaching, worship, leadership, pastoral care, outreach, education, missions, and involvement in the larger community.
Walnut Grove Baptist Church, VA
Position: Minister of Youth, Children and Families (FT)
Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, VA seeks a full-time Minister to Families and Youth to assist the pastor with supporting and innovating youth and children’s ministries. A heart for youth and their families, creative thinking, experience with these age groups, and equipping volunteers for team leadership are essential to fulfilling this position.
Walnut Grove is just outside of Richmond and has both historical roots and a desire for growth, with over 100 active members, and is committed to reaching our community through a variety of children and youth activities. They are associated with BGAV, CBFVA, the Dover Baptist Association, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and the Southern Baptist Convention. They affirm the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message and support women in all roles of ministry.
Call 804-746-5081 or email resumes to the church at office@wgva.church. Resumes will be considered as they are received and the position can be filled immediately.
First Baptist Church Clayton, NC
Position: Senior Pastor (FT)
First Baptist Church, Clayton, NC guided by the Holy Spirit, seeks a full time Senior pastor to lead our church into the next chapter of fulfilling God’s will. Founded in 1811, our dually-aligned church is located in the heart of downtown Clayton. After completing a thorough visioning process, we are looking for a pastor that is focused on carrying out the church’s mission to Show, Grow, Tell, and Serve. We desire a pastor who is a people person, knows and reads the Bible daily, and is dedicated to being engaged with church activities, congregation, and community. The successful candidate will possess a strong calling to the pastoral ministry, hold an accredited seminary or divinity school degree and possess some years of experience as a Senior Pastor. For additional information and to complete an online application please click here or https://fbcpsc.wufoo.com/forms/r1vfnmia04w62yn/
Reference & Referral
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Virginia is prepared to assist congregations searching for ministerial staff and clergy desiring placement.
Churches Seeking Staff
Churches need strong recommendations for staff openings. CBFVA partners with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s LeaderConnect (http://www.cbf.net/leaderconnect/) to help place vocational ministers (senior pastors, associate pastors, youth pastors, children’s pastors, and other staff ministers) in Virginia churches. Search committees are encouraged to contact CBF to communicate staff needs and to solicit resumes of potential candidates.
CBFVA can assist in the ministerial staff search. Contact Mark Snipes at msnipes@cbfva.org or 804.213.0412 to communicate clergy leadership needs in your congregation.
Clergy Seeking Placement
Knowing when to move requires prayer and reflection, and finding another people to serve is spiritual work. CBFVA provides competent reference and referral by keeping clergy resumes on file. Contact Mark Snipes at msnipes@cbfva.org or 804.213.0412 for assistance with placement.
NOTE: CBFVA is not linked to CBF’s LeaderConnect system. If you utilize CBF’s reference and referral system, your information is not automatically sent to the CBFVA office. If you desire placement in Virginia, please send your resume and a cover letter directly to CBFVA