Pastor

About the Role

Laurel Bluff Baptist Church, established in 1847, is seeking a new pastor to lead our congregation in spreading the gospel, guiding the lost to Christ, and ministering to the needs of our community. Located in the Midway community between Kingston, TN and Sweetwater, TN, we are a thriving, traditional Southern Baptist church with a stable and joyful congregation. Our church is financially sound and well-represented across all age groups, with a strong emphasis on family involvement and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the congregation in worship and spiritual growth, adhering to Southern Baptist doctrine and traditional worship styles.
• Preach and teach from the Bible, emphasizing personal faith in Jesus Christ and believer’s baptism by immersion.
• Support and expand our outreach efforts, including our successful AWANA program and local missions.
• Minister to the needs of the congregation and community, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Alignment with Southern Baptist doctrine, rejecting Reformed Baptist theology and Calvinism.
• Commitment to the supremacy of scripture, soul competency, and the separation of church and state.
• Belief in the Trinity, Jesus’ divinity and humanity, the sinfulness of humanity, and the importance of evangelism and missions.

About Our Church

• Established in 1847, located in a fast-growing rural area near Midway Schools.
• Traditional Sunday services with 100-125 attendees, preferring traditional worship music.
• Strong support for children and youth through AWANA and active involvement in church missions.
• Demographically diverse, with young families, mid-life, and senior adult members actively participating in church activities.

Contact Information

To apply, email your details to parks.bruce@gmail.com.