First Baptist Church in Athens, Ga., located downtown and close to the University of Georgia, is seeking a full-time senior minister to lead our congregation. We are a diverse, moderate church with a rich history of worship and ministry. The prospective minister should have exceptional pulpit abilities, be willing to participate ecumenically in the community and to lead our members in faith-related missions, be a good administrator and team builder with the staff, and possess an enthusiastic spirit for outreach and growth in a collegial spirit. At a minimum, the successful minister will have earned a Master’s of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary, preferably a doctorate. If you feel God is leading you to this calling, please send your resume to: Senior Minister Search Committee, First Baptist Church, 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA 30601. Additional information about the church is available at www.firstbaptistathens.org.

Starling Avenue Baptist Church (www.starlingavenuebc.org) in Martinsville, Va., affiliated with the CBF, Alliance of Baptists, BWA, BGAV and Henry County Baptist Association, is seeking a full-time minister of music to serve on the ministerial leadership team. He/she should value church music as a means of worship, outreach and pastoral care. Responsibilities include the fully graded music program. A degree from an accredited university, music school or seminary with a concentration in church music is required; church experience or an internship is preferred. Send resume and references to: Personnel Committee, Starling Avenue Baptist Church, 932 Starling Ave., Martinsville, VA 24112.

Minister of Students

First Baptist Church of Wilmington, N.C., affiliated with CBF and located in downtown Wilmington along the coast, is seeking a minister of students who would offer leadership to a missions-minded, established and growing youth ministry of 80+ students, as well as to an active youth leadership team. Candidates should exhibit maturity and be a team player. A seminary degree and youth ministry experience are preferred. Send resumes to:

Ben Wright, Search Committee Chair

First Baptist Church
411 Market St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
bwright@fbcwilmington.org

First Baptist Church of Jefferson, Ga., is seeking a minister of students. For a job description and application information, contact Dr. Michael Helms, senior pastor, at (706) 367-8332. 

Morningside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, S.C., is seeking an associate pastor to children. Candidates must have the ability to coordinate a comprehensive children’s program. Appropriate college and seminary degrees are required. Morningside is a congregation of 1800+ members and has a ministerial team of six other ministers. Morningside affirms women in ministry and worships in a traditional form. Send resumes to: mikehensley@bellsouth.net or Associate Pastor to Children Search, Committee, c/o Mike Hensley, Morningside Baptist Church, 897 S. Pine St., Spartanburg, S.C. 29302.

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