Pastor

Glade Spring Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation located in the center of small-town Glade Spring, in Washington County, Virginia. Our mission is to proclaim the Good News, teach the Word of God, nurture Christian growth, and minister to the needs of all people in our community and the world. GSBC is made up of a multi-generational congregation committed to carrying out the task of a Great Commission church and staying in step with our SBC and BGAV heritage. GSBC is heavily involved in UPWARD sports ministry, Operation Christmas Child, IMB, NAMB and various other missions and ministries.

GSBC is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor to serve as the shepherd of our church and be present at services and outreach opportunities. He must be a man called by God to preach the Gospel, ordained to the work of the ministry, able and willing to build relationships with our children/youth helping to nurture their growth in Christ, and be a man of the highest Christian character as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 ; Titus 1:5-9

GSBC is offering a competitive compensation package. Use of parsonage is available.

Glade Baptist Church has a rich Southern Baptist heritage, proudly founded in 1875 by believers who wanted the best for the Glade Spring area. A great example of service to others was during the church’s infancy. While growing itself, the church was busy helping establish a college, The Southwest Virginia Institute, founded in 1884 by Reverend J. R. Harrison. The college served the higher educational needs of women, until it outgrew the facilities in less than 10 years, and finally moving to Bristol Virginia. Like our founders, today, we to believe everyone is important, everyone.

Service to others, and helping our neighbors continue today, in our current church building that was built in 1978. Our facilities include a worship sanctuary, Sunday school and teaching rooms, and a two-story family life center with a full open multi-purpose court, stage area, and commercial kitchen. Our church is vibrant and active in spreading The Good News Gospel, and continuing the tradition of helping our neighbors, even our neighbors across the globe.  We participate in local and overseas missions through the cooperative giving to the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Association of Virginia. 

In short, if you are looking for an active church that will be a great place to grow your family’s Christian faith, and provide each of you opportunities for Christian service, we would be honored by your presence. As John 1:39 tells us, Jesus said to them “Come, He replied, “and you will see.” Come and see what God has for you, at Glade Spring Baptist Church.