Baptist Church Jobs

Next Gen Lead Director

New Walk Church

Zephyrhills, FL

$65,000 - $75,000

New Walk Church is simply an incredible church in an incredible location. We are located just north of Tampa and are about an hour from Clearwater Beach and from Walt Disney World. We are in a booming area with new people joining the community daily. Our church is passionate about reaching those far from God and goes to great lengths to see life change happen every weekend through our incredible services and every week through small groups and YTH programing. New Walk continues to see year over year growth of over 15% with a building expansion grand opening in just a few short months. It truly is an incredible time to be a part of New Walk Church! With that being said, we want you to see who we are. It’s funny how often people skip the most vital step: seeing if they actually fit the mission. [Watch a Service - click here](http://tinyurl.com/mjdk4634): - Take a look at what you’ll experience every week as you worship with us (and YES, we prioritize our team members worshipping with their families!). Can you see yourself in this room with hands held high? [Explore the Mission - click here](https://newwalk.church/): - Check out our story and our heart for the Tampa area. Alright, you’ve done a bit of the homework and are still interested? Great, let’s talk some specifics about this role. This position is the lead over our entire Next Gen Ministry. You’ll be working to help us build out, develop, and scale for growth our Kids and Student Ministries under the banner of Next Gen. We know it’s a lot to manage, but you won’t be alone in this! We have a team of 5 support staff to assist you in bringing our vision to life for kids and teenagers each week. On weekends you’ll be working to make sure every child has “the best hour of their week” in one of our Kids classes. Kids Ministry is offered at all four services and serves birth through Grade 5 utilizing the Orange Curriculum. New Walk is in an amazing season of growth with over 350 kids on average each weekend and we need a dynamic leader to help guide the team as we take this ministry to the next level. On Wednesday evenings you’ll be working to create a robust, healthy, and growing student ministry each week for teens throughout our area with Orange Curriculum as the foundation. With small groups, large group teaching, worship and more you will be making sure teens are learning in an age-appropriate environment as they grow in their faith. We do need to make sure we cover a few of the basics on our end in terms of your qualifications too. We need someone with strong leadership and organizational skills to help direct this growing team and all the details involved in two large, vital ministries to our church. You’ll need to be able to move seamlessly from problem solving mode to teacher to parent liaison to recruiter all in one day. We are looking for someone with experience leading a growing kids and/or youth ministry, that can dream big and be creative, but also execute those dreams in a constantly moving church, and is ready for the next level of leadership and growth as a team member. To see our entire job description, click here: [Next Gen Director Job Description](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO-C15_OPLQKWXhOCttmCGQ9rdf5wrNa/view) How about it? Interested? If you are then take a moment and apply through this website or send us a cover letter, resume, and any teaching samples or other important information to jobs@newwalk.church.

Senior Director of Finance and Operations

Friendship Church

Prior Lake, MN

$85,000 - $115,000

Reports to: Executive Lead Pastor Ministry Focus: Administrative Functions Hours: Full-time, minimum of 40 hours per week FLSA Status: Exempt Hired by: Board of Trustees Updated: August 2026 Position Summary The Sr. Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of staff and operations for a multi-campus church related to finance and budgeting, general administration, facilities, risk management, human resources, information technology, and other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Lead Pastor and/or Elder Board. The Sr. Director of Finance and Operations, as part of the Leadership Team, promotes team leadership and leverages strengths in building and maintaining trusting and productive relationships throughout the ranks of leadership, staff and the body of Friendship Church. Responsibilities General Duties and Responsibilities: - Ensures a healthy balance between the Ministry of the church and the obligations related to stewardship and budgets, assisting Ministry Directors in budget preparation, as needed. - Ensures that all business practices, both inside and outside the church, are consistent with the Statement of Faith, Values, Mission and Purpose, Constitution and Bylaws of Friendship Church. - Acts as the primary internal liaison between the finance department and staff and supervises accounting personnel. - Acts as HR Manager and serves as the primary liaison with HR & Payroll vendors. - Manages internal resources, investments, budgeting, financial reporting, and audit. - Provides internal support to the Deacons of Operations with finance, banking, contracts, insurance and legal compliance. - Ensures that key policies and business processes are maintained in a current and accessible state, and that staff are properly trained. - Attends Deacons of Operations meetings as requested. Provides Direct Oversight of the Following Functions/Personnel: - The IT Department through direct supervision of the IT Director. - The Facilities Department through direct supervision of the Facilities Director. - The Finance Department. - The Food Services Department. - Administrative support staff, to optimize administrative assistants’ support of Ministry Directors. - Payroll, benefits administration and all HR functions, policies, and compliance using internal and external resources. - Insurance and Risk Management. - Legal/Compliance Qualifications Character and Faith: - A mature follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for Gospel truth and discipleship. - Lives an exemplary Christian lifestyle. - Spiritual gifts that include leadership, administration, and discernment. - Agree with Friendship Church’s Statement of Faith, Mission, and Values. - Annually affirm the Minimum Biblical Standards of Conduct for Friendship Church Staff and Lay Leadership. - Have a desire for spiritual growth, accountability, and corporate worship. - A heart for equipping believers and reaching the unchurched. - To have a heart for collaboration with other team members. - Has a mature understanding of Kingdom purpose in the local church. - Enjoy working and interacting with people. (John 13:35) Education: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience. - Master or MBA degree is preferred Skills and Experience: Required: - A minimum of ten years of Business, Finance and/or Operational experience with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. - Fluency in interpreting financial statements and contracts. - Experience with the budget/expense process, control and fund accounting methodology. - Proficient in the MS Office Suite. - Experience leading multidisciplinary teams. - Experience leading within medium to large organizations. - Experience in Project Management. - Knowledge and understanding of Proposals and SOWs. - Experience in Process Development and/or Optimization. - Proficiency in writing, presentation preparation and delivery. - Strong interpersonal skills and a humble practitioner of servant leadership; strive for unity across operational and ministry lines. - Experience developing / mentoring staff as well as writing performance appraisals. - Detailed-oriented; follows through to resolution. - Leverages subordinates’ strengths to drive decision-making. - Agreement with the Vision, Constitution and Bylaws, and Staff Handbook of Friendship. - Must be available to work on Sundays and major Christian holidays. Preferred: - Experience with Shelby accounting software or similar software. - Experience selecting and managing outsourced vendor relationships, specifically HR & Payroll. - Salary Range DOQ: $85,000 - $115,000 per year To apply: send cover letter, resume and application via our website at friendshipmn.org/employment

Central Ministry Operations Director

Rolling Hills Community Church

Franklin, TN

OBJECTIVE Provides ministry-focused leadership, operational management, and administrative oversight for all church facilities and physical assets across multiple campuses. Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, highly functional, and welcoming environment to support ministry objectives, church operations, and tenant partnerships. GIFTS | SKILL SET - Servant Leadership & Team Building - Operational Planning & Project Management - Vendor & Contract Negotiation - Facility Maintenance & Technical Aptitude - Budgeting & Financial Stewardship - Volunteer Recruitment & Empowerment EXPECTATIONS - Live an exemplary life, modeling the call, character, and competencies of a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. - Be a servant leader to staff and teams of volunteers, as well as families and overall church body. - Be involved in the overall life of the church body by actively participating in a group and church-wide events. - Be an excited and contributing member of the RHCC Staff. - Grow personally in his/her own leadership and ministerial abilities by reading, attending conferences, and having godly, professional mentors in his/her life. RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisory: - Demonstrate high organization and proactive problem-solving to efficiently schedule, prioritize, and manage operations across all facilities. - Recruit, train, equip, and retain paid staff and volunteer core teams (weekly setup/teardown teams, skilled trades volunteers, and quarterly serve days). - Direct day-to-day internal and external facility operations, ensuring standard-of-excellence cleanliness, repair, and readiness for weekly services and special events. - Supervise, mentor, and evaluate facility team members, including direct reports and dotted-line campus facilities personnel. - Oversee annual facilities operating budgets and vendor contract negotiations to ensure wise financial stewardship. - Perform additional operational duties and special projects as requested by the Executive Pastor. Facilities Management: - Implement and maintain a comprehensive Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for routine maintenance, asset lifecycle tracking, and preventive care schedules. - Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscape, audio/visual infrastructure support, and general structural maintenance. - Collaborate with creative and ministry teams to execute seasonal, sermon series, and event-specific staging/decor installations. - Manage custodial and janitorial operations utilizing internal teams and third-party contractors to uphold rigorous sanitation standards. - Maintain regulatory compliance with municipal building codes, OSHA guidelines, fire safety codes, and ADA accessibility standards. - Oversee church construction and renovation projects as needed. - Serve on-call for campus emergencies, severe weather incidents, and immediate facility maintenance needs. Security and Safety Oversight: - Serve as the primary point of contact for fire safety, physical security systems, access control (keys/badges), and emergency preparedness plans. - Partner with local law enforcement, emergency responders, contracted security personnel, and volunteer safety teams to maintain safe campus environments. - Supervise security director and help with security core team, training and staff communication. Parking Team Management: - Recruit, train and empower core team for parking for Sunday services, Wednesday nights and big events. - Coordinate and hire off-duty police for traffic direction for Sunday services, Wednesday nights and big events. - Help give central guidance to the regional campuses in regards to strategy and resources. External Event Management: - Manage tenant relations, lease compliance, occupancy agreements, and day-to-day communications with external partner organizations. - Coordinate facility usage and technical setup support with the Special Events Project Manager for internal ministries and external facility rentals. - Source, vet, and oversee external service vendors and sub-contractors, establishing service level agreements and quality checks. QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in facilities management (church/non-profit setting preferred). - Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building automation, and security systems. - Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, and operate basic equipment and tools. - Proficiency with Facilities/CMMS software, Building Management Systems (BMS), project management software, and general office productivity suites. COMPENSATION - Full-Time | Exempt | Management Staff - Includes Benefits - 45 hours/week

Pastor

First Baptist Church Etowah

Etowah, TN

$80,000 - $110,000

Principal Function The Pastor is responsible to God to lead FBC of Etowah, TN, for leading members to witness; to grow and develop in Christian maturity; and to participate in Christian Ministries; and for acting as the administrator of the paid church staff. Areas of Accountability - Preach and teach the inerrant word of God, and, in doing so foster the growth and leadership of the church body. - Plan and conduct the worship services; prepare and deliver sermons Sunday morning and Wednesday evening; lead in observance of the church ordinances. - Set an example in growing the church by visiting members, prospects and the sick. - Conduct counseling sessions; perform wedding ceremonies; and conduct funerals. These services will be performed at the discretion of the Pastor and in keeping with the function listed above. - Work with deacons, church officers, and committees as they perform their assigned responsibilities. The Pastor shall serve as ex-officio (non-voting) member of all committees. - Act as moderator of the church business meetings. - Serve as administrator of the paid church staff; supervise the work of assigned paid staff workers. - Be willing to work with a church that is dually aligned with SBC/CBF, though our church does not support the extreme directions being taken by CBF. Lastly, our church is governed by God's word; not an affiliation.

Associate Pastor

Columbus Road Church

Quincy, IL

$50,000 - $72,000

Position Overview The Associate Pastor shall serve alongside the Lead Pastor in fulfilling the mission of Columbus Road Baptist Church. This role includes leadership in discipleship, administration, and pastoral care, with a strong emphasis on developing and equipping members for active ministry. The Associate Pastor must be a team player who actively supports and strengthens the overall ministry of the church. Organizational Duties - Attend staff meetings - Assist in the organization and administration of church ministries, including: - Outreach - Greeters / Onboarding - Adult Discipleship - Care Ministries - Provide training and development opportunities for ministry leaders - Collaborate with staff, deacons, and volunteers as a team player - Help oversee and support student, children, and youth ministries - Equip and train members to serve effectively in ministry Reporting Structure: The Associate Pastor shall serve the church and report to the Lead Pastor and the Deacon Board. Administrative Duties - Respond to correspondence as required - Operate in accordance with the church Constitution and Bylaws - Administer special projects, ensuring they remain on time and within budget - Monitor the church budget and ensure expenditures are properly categorized - Review monthly expenditures and identify areas needing attention - Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor Spiritual Duties - Provide vision and spiritual guidance for the church - Equip members for service to the Lord - Train and develop members for ministry involvement - Encourage and mobilize members into faithful service - Provide biblical counseling to church members - Meet with new members as needed - Prepare sermons and lessons as requested - Conduct baptisms and church services (Sunday, Wednesday, and special services) as requested - Maintain a faithful personal walk with the Lord and uphold Biblical standards in life and ministry - Refrain from participation in organizations not aligned with the church’s Biblical beliefs Qualifications & Expectations - A clear testimony of salvation and a calling to ministry - Agreement with the doctrinal position of Columbus Road Baptist Church - Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills - Proven ability to work effectively as a team player - Experience (preferred 4–5 years pastoral experience) - Demonstrated ability to equip and train members for ministry service [Click here](https://faithconnector.s3.amazonaws.com/1567/files/associate_pastor_job_description_and_questionnaire.pdf) for more information.