Senior Pastor

Greater Middle Baptist Church of Memphis, Tennessee, organized in 1831, is seeking a Senior Pastor. The Senior Pastor must be a spiritual and administrative leader of the congregation. We are currently accepting candidate applications.  

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

•         Pastoral/ministerial experience of five (5) or more years preferred

•         Preaching experience of five (5) or more years preferred

•         Counseling experience of five (5) or more years preferred

•        Administrative experience of three (3) years or more preferred

•         A Degree in Theology or Divinity is required

•         An ordained and licensed minister

•         Clear understanding of the Baptist Church Doctrine

•         Effectively communicate God’s Word through well-prepared sermons based in textual scripture

•        Strong leadership skills to enhance church growth

•        Ability to work cooperatively with Deacons, Trustees and all Ministries of the Church

•         Develop relationships within the congregation that promote compassion and love for all demographics within the church

Principal Pastoral Duties:

•         Preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ

•         Actively participate and provide a spiritual vision to increase attendance in Church School, Bible Study, Prayer meeting, Evangelism and Community Outreach

•        Design and implement plans to educate and involve new members in ministries of the church

•         Clear vision for the future of the church

•         Establish educational and other programs for the development of the children, youth, seniors and adults of the church

•         Officiate weddings, funerals and baby dedications

•         Administer the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper

•         Support and commit to the Church’s Mission Statement and By-laws

•         Conduct Quarterly Business meetings

•         Meet regularly with Deacons and Trustees 

•         Meet monthly, or as needed, with the representative of the Music Ministry and/or Church Musician

•         Participate in associations (Local, State, Regional and National)

•         Other related duties that support and uplift the spiritual growth of GMBC members

GMBC- Greater Middle Baptist Church is one of the three oldest churches in Memphis, with history dating back to the early 1830s. We have been serving the Memphis community for more than 189 years.

Endeavoring for excellence in Word and Worship for the glory of Christ Jesus is our vision as we reach out and impact communities around us with an emphasis on the unchurched. We are building our ministries and worship services experience seeking to nurture Christians, as well as reach out to the unbelieving world through the study of God’s Word.