Ministry Opportunities
Ministry Opportunities
The Alliance wants to help connect you with places you can serve, find a theological home and pursue God’s justice. Ministry opportunities come in many forms in Alliance life! We have ministry position openings and volunteer opportunities submitted from various partners and friends from around the world.
To list a ministry opening with the Alliance of Baptists, please contact Kristy Pullen. Partners of the Alliance of Baptists may list job openings for 90 days (unless otherwise requested) free of charge. For non-partners, we charge a one-time fee of $40 per position and your listing will run for 90 days (unless otherwise requested). You may pay the fee here and note: ministry openings.
Circle of Mercy invites a faith-nurturer to join us as a part-time Co-Pastor to provide pastoral care, plan worship, preach, and equip and motivate our theologically progressive and welcoming community of faith. The ideal candidate will share our passion for Seeking Justice, Pursuing Peace, and Following Jesus and complement our current staff to embrace the next season of vision, hope, and mercy in this Justice/Peace/Jesus crucible.
For more information about Circle of Mercy and how to apply for this position, please visit: circleofmercy.org/open-copastor-position
Please, no phone calls or snail mail.
Application deadline: October 15, 2025
Would you like to work for a church where kids are fully present and welcome, where noises that children make during worship are celebrated rather than frowned upon? Do you long to be a part of a community where LGBTQ couples and individuals can feel fully at home and integrated into the community and our congregational leadership? Would you appreciate a pastoral setting where your prophetic justice-seeking voice is celebrated? Would you appreciate a church that has moved beyond denomination and governs itself fully while remaining connected deeply with other faith communities?
If this kind of church appeals to you, check out this job opportunity to serve as Intergenerational Pastor, a 15-20 hour/week position with intentional flexibility and an adaptive workplace.
You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. We welcome diverse perspectives as well as people who reflect deeply and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. Learn more here.
University Baptist Church is a church that is on the move. We desire someone who is a community builder and compassionate guide, possessing a deep understanding of scripture and the ability to convey its teachings through engaging sermons. Experience in the pulpit and a visionary outlook for growth are essential, coupled with a commitment to social justice and equity. UBC seeks a senior pastor who embodies a blend of inspiring leadership and deep faith. With a strong pastoral presence, they should be empathetic and caring, capable of guiding and supporting the community through tact and wisdom. Strong administrative abilities and
collaborative organizational skills are desired to guide our church staff and congregation.
Full details are available here.
First Baptist Church of Christ seeks an associate pastor who would hold primary responsibility for leading a well-established youth ministry and would support the pastor in pastoral care, worship leadership, and shared leadership of other ministries and missions of the church. reas of responsibility would be based on the candidate’s giftedness and determined in conversation with the search committee and pastor. In addition to youth ministry, potential responsibilities could include coordination of missions, faith formation, congregational life events, or other initiatives. This position would provide opportunities for the candidate to develop and grow in their ministerial leadership and skills.
Interested applicants can learn more at www.fbcxmacon.org/associate-pastor-search/ and should send a resumé to search@fbcxmacon.org by October 1, 2025.
Northside Drive Baptist Church is an inclusive, inquiring and involved church in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. We are currently seeking a new part-time Director of Music. We seek someone who will guide all aspects of music at NDBC, who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and with lay members, and who understands the role of sacred music in corporate worship and faith development. This position will include worship planning, directing the choir and supervising instrumentalists.
For more detailed job description, please visit this link: NDBC Director of Music.
First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan, seeks an experienced senior pastor eager to serve alongside us as we challenge ourselves and one another to more closely follow our commitments to inclusion, intellectual searching, and service. We are open and affirming to lgbtq+ members of our community. We value intergenerational ministries. Overall, we welcome multiple perspectives, traditions, and familiarity with Christian doctrine. We are blessed as a home for seekers, doubters, the devout, and many former ministers from across the faith. Our pluralism is our strength. Our Baptist identity is expressed through congregational self-governance, shared responsibility, and openness to questioning.
View or download the full position description here.
Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking its next Senior Pastor. Our congregation is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Alliance of Baptists, and the American Baptist Churches, USA.
Knollwood is a distinctive congregation of believers with a tradition of being welcoming and nurturing. Our hope is to be a spiritual home for all. We welcome all persons, including those of any age, whatever their race, gender, socioeconomic status, special needs, or sexual orientation.
To get a deeper sense of who we are and where we think God is taking us please take a look at https://www.knollwood.org/announcements/knollwoods-next-chapter.
If you are interested in submitting yours or someone else’s resume for this position, please e-mail us at pastorsearch@knollwood.org
Glendale Baptist Church in Nashville, TN seeks a full-time pastor to work collaboratively with our part-time staff and enthusiastic
congregation in our journey as a progressive faith community.
Visit https://www.glendalebaptist.org/pastor-search to view or download the position description, church profile statement, and information for applying.
First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, DC, is searching for creative and gifted individuals who will lead and serve in the area of ministry to infants/preschoolers, children, teenagers, and their families. These positions will help our church fulfill our calling in Washington:
To know and love God,
Befriend people on the margins of faith,
Grow believers into mature followers of Christ, and to
Serve our community and world in the way of Jesus.
Each position varies in hours and time commitment, but all include time on Sundays and during the week. Information about each position is listed on the church’s website at https://www.firstbaptistdc.org/work-with-us.
Highland Baptist Church in Louisville seeks a Senior Pastor to lead a vibrant, progressive congregation of 300 in-person worshipers with an additional 100 online. We are rooted in the values of thoughtful faith, inclusive community, and social justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a justice-oriented ministry and collaborative leadership. For more information or to apply, please send a cover letter, résumé, and philosophy of ministry to pastorsearch@hbclouisville.org. View or download the pastoral profile here and the congregational profile here.
Watts Street Baptist Church, a century-old progressive church in Durham, North Carolina, is looking for a new Minister of Music. We seek someone who has worked with choirs of children, youth and adults; who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and lay members to produce inspiring worship services; and who understands the powerful role that sacred music plays in corporate worship and faith development. The position is for 30 hours per week and includes benefits.
For more information about Watts Street Church and for a more detailed job description, please visit this link: https://wattsstreet.org/advertisement-for-minister-of-music/
We are seeking a dynamic follower of Christ, who may be ordained or not, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, to join us in cultivating a space of welcome, belonging, and learning for a diverse group of children and youth at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Cary, NC. We practice a vision for Christian faith formation where children and youth are an integral part of our congregation and ministry and are looking for a collaborative leader to help shepherd that vision.
View or download the position description here.
Celebration Community Church seeks a compassionate, experienced, and visionary Senior Pastor to lead our Church for All People. The ideal candidate will have dual experience in pastoral ministry and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Visit https://celebration-community-church.com/joinusaspastor for the church profile, position description, and instructions for applying.
Position Title: Minister with Youth and their Families, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Hours: 25-32 hours per week
Compensation: $37,500-48,000 annually
Location: Raleigh, NC
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church is a progressive faith community, deeply rooted in the heart of Raleigh, committed to love, laboring for justice, and grounded in Micah’s prophetic vision: “What does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Pullen is seeking a minister with youth and their families, who will coordinate, supervise and minister to all aspects of church life that involve middle and high school students, and their families. The youth minister will be responsible for fostering Christian and spiritual formation through educational programs, worship experiences, retreats, community outreach, social activities, pastoral care and support services.
Qualified applicants will hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by theological training; at least three years of experience working with both middle school and high school youth; strong skills in communication, time management, organization, management of programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pullen welcomes and invites applicants of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, nationalities, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, and life experiences.
For more information regarding the position and to apply, please visit www.pullen.org/careers.
We will begin reviewing applicants on June 13. The position will remain open until filled.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Durham, NC seeks a Director / Associate Minister of Faith Formation to bring creativity, energy, and focus to our ministries. The heartbeat of the Minister / Director’s position is to imagine, execute, and foster opportunities in which Pilgrims of all ages can grow in their faith through word and action. To achieve these goals, the Director / Minister works in coordination and collaboration with our Boards of Christian Education, Christian Service, and Deacons.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ is a congregation that seeks to live God’s shalom by working for justice and building an inclusive community. We are open and affirming, racial justice-seeking, and creation-loving. We believe Jesus said many things, but nothing more than this: love our neighbors.
To learn more & apply please visit our careers page on our website. https://www.pilgrimucc-durham.org/careers
PART-TIME MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, MA
Hiring: Minister for Children & Youth
15 hours/week
The Minister for Children & Youth is a part-time ministry position serving the congregation, mission, and vision of First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain. Working collaboratively with the pastoral team, this position will oversee and organize Christian formation and congregational care programs for children and youth.
Responsibilities of this role include:
–Design and implement ongoing formation programs to develop and nurture the talents, skills and spiritual gifts of children & youth.
–Identify ways to integrate children & youth into all activities of church life with the goal of equipping them to lead and serve here, now, and in the future.
–Identify, recruit and resource teachers and other volunteers for regular educational programs.
–Responsible to lead and/or resource Sunday morning formation classes for children and youth, monthly Kids Night Out program, as well as other programs.
–Organize and support programs of the church’s nonprofit, the Centre for Faith, Art, & Justice, for young people in the community. (e.g. First Friday Open Mic)
–Collaborate closely with other pastors and worship leaders on Sunday services.
–Work with the Pastoral Team to provide pastoral care to strengthen relationships.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
–Christian faith with an ecumenical approach to ministry (Baptist identity a plus).
–Sunday availability and weekend flexibility
–Progressive theology that welcomes and affirms all people.
–Experience working or volunteering in urban ministry settings.
–Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
–Strong organizational and communication skills in various mediums including social media.
–Strong writing and speaking abilities.
–A desire to minister alongside a diverse community of believers, in a diverse neighborhood.
–CORI check required
Compensation:
20 – 25K annual salary
22.5 hours of paid Vacation/Personal Leave
Sick Leave will be given a lump sum calculated at the date of employee hire
At this time there are no other benefits, including health, dental, or retirement.
Please send resume and cover letter to pastor@firstbaptistjp.org
St. John’s Baptist Church (SJBC) is currently in search of our next Director of the Weekday School (WDS). The Director of the WDS is a full-time position with a start date of January 2, 2026. The Director reports to the SJBC Minister for Children and Their Families and the WDS Board of Directors.
About the Weekday School & St. John’s Baptist Church
The WDS is a state licensed (GS110), half-day preschool, open Sept-May, with optional extended hours and flexible days, and a 5 week summer session (ages 0-12yrs). The enrollment capacity is 80 children, infants through TK. The Weekday School is a church-affiliated early childhood program dedicated to nurturing the whole child through a thoughtful balance of learning, play, and personal growth. We offer a welcoming, inclusive community where children thrive socially, emotionally, and intellectually in a caring and supportive environment.
St. John’s Baptist Church is located in the Elizabeth Community of Charlotte, NC, at 300 Hawthorne Lane. We are a progressive, servant congregation committed to the principles of inclusion and openness for all. We are affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists, the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and the NC Council of Churches.
The ideal candidate for this job will be a dynamic and thoughtful leader with a genuine passion for work with children and a strong understanding of the environment necessary to foster the development and success of children, staff, and young families. Join a team that’s passionate about early education and committed to making a meaningful impact during a child’s most important years.
View or download full position description here.
The First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain is seeking an Office Administrator to support and facilitate the ministry and administration of the church. The First Baptist Church JP consists of varied and vibrant ministries for adults, children and youth. We are looking for a team player with a positive outlook to embrace and affirm the church’s mission. A background in the Baptist church, or any Christian church, is not required.
The Office Administrator serves the operation and administration of the church. This position serves a key role as the primary point of contact between the church and community partners and groups. Duties include managing daily business and administration, church building use schedules, inspections, maintenance, and staffing, phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letter, packages etc.), banking and bookkeeping, and support of pastoral staff. The Office Administrator reports to the Executive Pastor and works collaboratively to ensure successful accomplishment of church goals.
Responsibilities of this role include:
–Support the mission and vision of the church by helping to create a welcoming, hospitable, and professional atmosphere for all staff, members, volunteers, partners, and guests of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain
–Keep updated records and databases with financial, congregational, and other data
–Maintain orderliness of office, filing systems, stocks of office supplies, and place orders when necessary for Church and Centre programs
–Manage weekly accounts payable and accounts receivable
–Provide timely and accurate invoicing to vendors and/or tenants
–Assist with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local codes, regulations and ordinances relevant to all operations of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain
–Assist pastoral team with the creation and distribution of publications and mailings, including but not limited to the weekly bulletin, monthly e-newsletter, and various outreach documents
–Work with Executive Pastor to conduct a monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and generate monthly financial reports, ensure compliance with local and federal ordinances, and evaluate the organization’s performance to improve results and efficiency
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
–Competency with using finance and accounting software such as QuickBooks and other CRM software
–Strong written and oral communication skills (Spanish language a plus)
–Strong administrative and computer skills, including: word processing, spreadsheet creation, and design for publication
–Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
–Ability to balance and prioritize many projects simultaneously
–Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
–Demonstrated ability to coordinate and interact with diverse staff, members, and volunteers
–CORI check required
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Serv Safe and Massachusetts Allergen Awareness certification
COMPENSATION:
$48,000 – 53,000 annually
120 hours of PTO; 64 hours of Sick Leave cumulative for the year
At this time there are no other benefits, including health, dental, or retirement.
This position is a full time, non-exempt and will work the following schedule: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30 minute lunch break.
SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: revdarrell@firstbaptistjp.org
The NC Department of Adult Corrections is seeking Clinical Chaplains to provide spiritual care and leadership at multiple prisons across the state. Chaplains play a vital role in supporting the emotional, spiritual, and rehabilitative needs of offenders while ensuring that religious rights are upheld and policies are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide pastoral care to offenders, staff, and administration.
Coordinate and lead religious services for diverse faith groups.
Act as a subject matter expert on First Amendment rights and religious accommodations.
Train and mentor volunteers to meet the spiritual needs of the offender population.
Collaborate with senior institution leadership to ensure compliance with religious policies.
Learn more and apply by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4707447/chaplain-i
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