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.

PART-TIME ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR FAMILIES, COMMUNITY CHURCH OF PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 

Part-Time Associate Pastor for Families
Community Church of Providence
372 Wayland Ave., Providence, RI 02906
ccofprov.orgfacebook.com/CommunityofProv

Description of Position
Community Church of Providence (American Baptist Churches, USA) is a diverse and inclusive congregation in Providence, RI.  Candidates from other denominations are encouraged to apply. 

The part-time Associate Pastor for Families will become a part of a collaborative ministry team with strong volunteer support, and, in addition to specializing in ministry with children and their families, is encouraged to serve in a wide range of ministry areas depending on her/his interests and gifts (social justice, worship, preaching, pastoral care).  We aim to provide a foundational and enriching environment for our children and youth, enabling them to experience God’s love, grow in their faith and discipleship, and discover opportunities to serve others.  

While there is flexibility, we envision a position of between 20-30 hours per week.  There is potential for this position to become full-time in the future.

-Providing hands-on leadership and growth for ministries to children and youth and their families, including but not limited to Sunday morning Christian Education
-Planning activities for children, youth, and their families, including opportunities to fellowship, explore the community/nature, lead in worship, and give back in service
-Creating opportunities for engagement with children and youth during the summer months, especially during our CCOP Kids’ Week
-Serving in other areas of ministry, dependent upon gifts and interests

Qualifications
-Commitment to the well-being of children and youth and their development
-Experience working with young people in comparable settings
-Openness to theological diversity
-Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills
-Creativity and initiative
-Willingness to work as a team with volunteers and church staff
-Theological education (whether MA/MDiv or degree in process), or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Rev. Sarah Reed Jay at ccop.srj@gmail.com.  Also, please feel free to reach out with any questions.

 DIRECTOR OF SUPPORTING WOMEN IN MINISTRY, BAPTIST WOMEN IN MINISTRY, REMOTE

The Director of Supporting Women in Ministry is a full-time, remote role on the Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM) team and will be responsible for leading BWIM’s current and future programs that provide support to women who pursue ministry and leadership among Baptists. BWIM’s support for women in ministry includes providing resources, mentoring, shared learning experiences, and opportunities for building community among Baptist women who pursue ministry and leadership. Desired qualifications include a master’s degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school, 7+ years of experience in positions connected to Baptist ministry and leadership, demonstrated commitment to equity for women in ministry, passion for ministering to ministers, capacity to envision, evaluate, and execute all aspects of ministry programming to a diverse constituency, and familiarity with the landscape for and experiences of Baptist ministers and leaders. Find more information at www.bwim.info/job-openings. Applications close on March 22, 2024.

SOLO PASTOR, PORT WILLIAMS UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, PORT WILLIAMS NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA

This is a solo pastor role for a community church in the heart of the beautiful Annapolis Valley. We are located 10 minutes away from Acadia University and only an hour away from our capital city and an international airport. Important values that guide our life together as a congregation include open membership, inclusion, open communication, community involvement, ecumenical co-operation, involvement of children and youth, study, and growth in personal discipleship. Worship has always been our central activity; at PWUBC we value both traditional worship and creative expression.

View or download a full position description.

SENIOR PASTOR, VILLAGE BAPTIST CHURCH, BOWIE, MARYLAND

Village Baptist Church is seeking an ordained, preferably Baptist, minister with a minimum of 3-5 years of pastoral ministry experience and a Master’s-level degree (preferably Master of Divinity) from an Association of Theological Schools-accredited educational institution.  We are seeking a candidate who takes preaching preparation seriously and engages missionally, both locally and globally.  This candidate will come to our multicultural, multiethnic, highly congregationally-led church community, which is looking to grow, in Prince George’s County, MD, located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.
 
Please see the detailed position description at http://villagebaptistbowie.org/pastor_position.html.
 
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume, to pastorsearch@villagebaptistbowie.org. This position will remain open until filled. 

PART-TIME ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR STUDENTS, BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST CHESTER, WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA

The Baptist Church of West Chester (BCWC) is seeking a part time Associate Pastor of Students who will join in the leadership of the people of the Baptist Church of West Chester in West Chester, PA in a supportive capacity to the Senior Pastor and will lead and coordinate a ministry for youth (6th – 12th grades) and their families so that children discover their identity as one who is loved by God and learn to share God’s love with the people in their young lives.

The Baptist Church of West Chester is an intergenerational faith community in the heart of West Chester, PA. The church is affiliated with ABCUSA, The Alliance of Baptists, AWAB, and ABCOPAD. 

See more about BCWC at bcwc.org/jobs

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to pastorevan@bcwc.org

FULL-TIME SENIOR MINISTER, LAKESIDE BAPTIST, ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA

Lakeside’s current minister has announced his retirement effective as of January 31, 2024, and we have the daunting task of selecting a new senior minister. While our minister’s departure from our pulpit is sad, it also offers an opportunity to provide new spiritual leadership for our church and bring in new ideas and renewed vigor.

Our Sunday morning worship services are live-streamed, and worship with excellent preaching and music and congregational participation is practiced and valued highly at Lakeside. Our approach has been to involve the mind as well as the heart and body in the development and witness of our faith. We have been characterized by our dignified, ordered worship and our spirited commitment to responsible Christian involvement in the world.

We hope to attract a new senior minister and spiritual leader who will appreciate and respect Lakeside’s foundation and approach and lead and help us build upon it to grow and reach out in exciting ways.

To learn more about Lakeside visit https://lakesidechurchrmt.org/  and view our Church Profile and 2022 Strategic Planning report which can be accessed on the PASTOR SEARCH page of the website and our worship services and orders of worship and current activities and programs in effect from time to time.

To inquire further about this position, please contact Sam Johnson, Pulpit Committee Chair at  samueljohnson9947@gmail.com.
 

FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE PASTOR, THIRD BAPTIST, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Reverend Dr. Amos Cleophilus Brown, Sr., Senior Pastor of Third Baptist Church of San Francisco, California, has announced his plan to retire at the end of 2024. In preparing for his retirement, the Church leadership is seeking a candidate to serve as Executive Pastor during the remainder of Pastor Brown’s tenure, with the expectation that the successful candidate would become Senior Pastor of the Church upon Pastor Brown’s retirement. In the event an individual has interest in the position of Senior Pastor, but not available for the Executive Pastor position and would be available to assume the Senior Pastor position on January 1, 2025, the Search Committee would also be interested in receiving your materials. 

Scarcely 24 months after California’s admission to the Union, in August of 1852, after suffering discrimination by First Baptist Church, nine Christians gathered in the home of Eliza and Russell Davis and established The Third Baptist Church of San Francisco. This spiritual landmark has now thrived for over 171 years. 

The successful candidate should have unquestionable spiritual and moral integrity, is of sound mind and character. The candidate embraces traditional and contemporary forms of worship and sacred music. The candidate also understands and is a proponent of intergenerational and cultural nuances that are critical in continuing the effective trajectory of the Church.

To learn more about this position or to apply please see the full profile HERE.

PART-TIME PASTOR, GOOD SHEPHERD BAPTIST, LYNWOOD, WASHINGTON

The people of Good Shepherd Baptist Church are excited about the prospect of finding a settled minister to share in and lead us on our spiritual journey.  We are seeking a part-time pastor to provide Christ-centered inspiration, partner with us in pastoral care, and support our efforts in doing God’s work in our community.  We are open to an early-career pastor as well as a bi-vocational pastor.

Good Shepherd Baptist Church is a welcoming, generous, and supportive community of learners and explorers.
We:
celebrate diversity,
embrace the journey to racial and social justice,
foster intergenerational relationships, and
strive to be stewards of the Earth.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, the full job description can be found here: 
GSBC Job description

If you want to know more about Good Shepherd Baptist Church, please read about us and what we are doing at these sites: 
Church Profile:GSBC profile
Website: https://www.gsbchurch.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSBChurch

Please email inquiries or resumes to:  apply@gsbchurch.com

FULL-TIME PASTOR, GRANT PARK CHURCH, PORTLAND, OREGON

Grant Park Church is an American Baptist Church established in 1926 in the beautiful Grant Park neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. We seek a full-time pastor to lead our congregation, which is welcoming and affirming, journeying deeper into the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ. We are praying and seeking God’s guidance in the process of finding the leader that would shepherd us into a future of hope, service, study of scripture, and Christian witness. The qualified candidate will have a master’s level education and be ordained by American Baptist Churches or be willing to obtain said ordination. For more information about our affiliations, ministry, and a more extensive position description, please visit our website at www.grantparkchurch.com. For information about our neighborhood, you may visit www.grantpark-na.org. To apply directly by email, send a cover letter and resume to  psc@grantparkchurch.com. Or you may apply through www.ministrelife.org.

FULL-TIME COMMUNITY LIAISON FOR FOOD JUSTICE, FIRST BAPTIST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MASSACHUSETTS

First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain/The Centre for Faith, Art & Justice are seeking a committed and dynamic individual to fill the critical role of Community Liaison for our Food Justice Program. The goals of this position are to assist food insecure individuals and families with a wide range of resources, to support volunteers in making the program run smoothly and provide needed data for evaluation and funding.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

Support and abide by the mission and values of FBCJP and The Centre.
Maintain a consistent and visible presence at The Centre Food Hub in Jamaica Plain.
Recruit and schedule volunteers to fill various roles supporting the operations of the FBCJP and the Food Hub including preparing meals in the kitchen, packing groceries, and delivering meals and groceries. Also assist with handling absences and cancellations.
Create and maintain driving routes for the delivery of meals and groceries.
Maintain the database of volunteers and recipients, keeping up with current information.
Assure clear communication. Assist with answering the phone and monitoring e-mails and voicemails received by the Food Hub; responding and/or forwarding critical information as appropriate.
Meet with and empower neighbors to procure resources necessary for the life and dignity of all in our community. provide crisis intervention and make referrals as appropriate.
Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings and other gatherings as requested.
Manage Boston Cares and other needed accounts, reporting and scheduling.
Cultivate participation of food recipients as volunteers and leaders in the program.
Create communication tools for use in print, digitally and on social media that raise awareness of resources and serve to destigmatize hunger and related concerns.
Work with the Food Justice team, volunteers and community to advocate for a just and equitable food system and sustainability for the program.
Reporting to the Food Justice Coordinator and Pastor/Executive Director to fulfill the goals of the program.
Assist Coordinator and Office Manager regarding reporting and paperwork and develop data collection plan to inform changing dynamics and needs of recipients as well as information for Grant applications.
Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings and other gatherings as requested.

Qualifications:
Must be passionate about food justice in our community.
Must be fully bilingual in Spanish and English
Must have a driver’s license.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and interact with volunteer teams and diverse communities
Excellent communication, collaborative interpersonal skills with ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage information and systems, and timely follow-up
Must have computer proficiency using Google Spreadsheets and data systems documents (preferably Salesforce) and be able to use social media for outreach and marketing purposes.
Ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and sensitivity to all persons, regardless of faith, economic status, disability, culture, race, age, gender, sexual orientation and human condition.
CORI check required

Full-time. $45,000/year. 4 weeks paid time off. For more information contact Rev. Ashlee Wiest-Laird at Revashlee@gmail.com.

FULL-TIME MINISTER FOR WORSHIP AND MUSIC, ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

St. John’s Baptist Church is a progressive church located in the Elizabeth Community of Charlotte, NC, at 300 Hawthorne Lane.  We are a servant church committed to the principles of inclusion and openness to all who seek to be a Child of God.  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.

We are seeking candidates called to serve through worship and music leadership as a full time member of our ministerial staff.  We welcome all those interested to apply regardless of denominational affiliation.  Further information regarding the position and our church may be found at  https://stjohnsbaptistchurch.org/minister-for-worship-music-search/
 
Interested applicants should provide the following to SearchTeam@sjcharlotte.org:

A cover letter;
A resume reflecting your educational and professional experience; and 
A video response not to exceed three (3) minutes responding to one of the two following prompts:**
Describe a time when you felt God guiding you to music and worship ministry; or
How does music and worship connect to the church’s work in our community?
**In the event video files exceed attachment limits, please provide a link to your video response on any video posting website you prefer (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.).

Upon receipt of the items above, we will acknowledge receipt of your application and keep you apprised as we review and begin scheduling interviews. The application process will remain open through August 11, 2023.

WORSHIP LEADER, PEACE OF CHRIST CHURCH, ROUND ROCK, TEXAS

Peace of Christ Church is searching for a part-time Worship Leader to join our creative, collaborative, non-hierarchical team. Read the full description here. 

Email aurelia@peacewilco.com with inquiries. Please include a cover letter, resume, and links to any samples leading, performing, or playing music. 

PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC, FIRST BAPTIST WEAVERVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

First Baptist Weaverville, North Carolina, is seeking a Minister of Music to help us engage our community through music. The position will be approximately 15 hrs a week and include responsibilities like shaping the musical aspects of worship, leading the choir and congregation in singing, and encouraging musical expression and education. We’re seeking someone who can work in a collaborative atmosphere, expanding our church’s ministry through music, with an appreciation for classic hymns and also new substantive artists.

The church’s current worship service is a traditional-liturgical style but is open to thoughtful inclusions of different worship experiences. Weaverville is about 15 minutes north of Asheville, and is a beautiful small town in the vibrant Western North Carolina mountains. First Baptist is a mid-size church that partners with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and is ready to grow into its full potential.

For more information, view the job description. To apply, e-mail position@fbcwvl.org.

FULL-TIME PASTOR, PEOPLES CHURCH OF FLINT, MICHIGAN

Peoples Church of Flint in Flint, MI, is looking for a settled pastor.
 
We are an Open and Affirming church that believes in following Jesus’s way of social justice. Our small but feisty congregation is on a journey that took us from a traditional church building to a re-purposed building in downtown Flint where we continue our journey of learning how to be good stewards, better neighbors and find new ways of connection and service within our community.
 
Peoples Church (formerly Woodside Church of Flint, formerly First Baptist Church of Flint) has been traditionally and continues to be a progressive Christian community. We are committed to nurturing freedom, honesty, diversity and living Jesus’ way of social justice. We have been involved in the Flint Community and in social justice issues in Flint, the State of Michigan and nationally.
 
We take the Bible seriously, but not literally; we provide safe space for people who have been hurt by church to explore what it means to be church for each other. Here, we love first, and figure out the rest later. We are a questioning congregation that welcomes questions and seeks answers together.
 
We actively participate in the Creation Justice network. We have participated in the Poor People’s Campaign in Michigan and sent a delegation to the Mass Poor People Assembly and the Moral March in Washington. We share our facilities free of charge, providing office and meeting space for MADE Institute, a non-profit Flint organization assisting returning citizens from prison and with the Hispanic Cultural Center.
 
We are looking for a pastor who can be a partner on our journey as we explore ways to be of real service to our neighborhood, the Flint community and the world.
 
If you are interested, please contact us at searchcommittee@peopleschurchofflint.org to request our Church Profile. You can also visit our church website to learn more about who we are at www.peopleschurchofflint.org.

View a full job description.

To apply, send your resume or professional profile (including denominational endorsements) to: searchcommittee@peopleschurchofflint.org.

Ministry Opportunities