Updated Thursday, May 08, 2008

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Senior Pastor Opportunity: Our large, Southern Baptist church is seeking an experienced, spirit-directed man of vision to lead our congregation to a higher level of service. We believe God has already prepared a gifted preacher, with a heart for evangelism, discipleship and missions, to follow His call to our church. We are blessed with a wonderful facility, a great staff and a supportive and loving congregation. Interested? Please contact the Pastor Search Committee of Great Bridge Baptist Church at gbbcpastorsearch@cox.net or via P.O. Box 16432, Chesapeake, VA 23328-1643.

Full-Time Pastor: Tabor City Baptist Church located in Tabor City, N.C., is seeking a full-time pastor. We are a cooperative Southern Baptist Church with a blended worship style. We ordain men and women deacons. Average attendance for Sunday School is 175. Candidate must be Christ-led and spiritually mature; possess a passion for serving and loving the body of Christ; possess strong leadership and administrative skills; have a passion for leading the body to seek the lost. Potential pastor must be a seminary graduate with a least five years pastoral experience. Interested candidates should submit letter and resume to: Pastor Search Committee, c/o Tabor City Baptist Church, 200 Live Oak Street, Tabor City NC 28463 or e-mail frank6347@gmail.com.

Full-Time Pastor: Cane Creek Baptist Church, a moderate Southern Baptist church, in the Orange Grove community of Hillsborough, N.C., seeks a graduate of seminary or divinity school with related prior experience. Candidate should be an effective communicator of biblically-based sermons with strong teaching skills. Candidate should have strengths in counseling, visitation and community outreach. We support women in leadership roles. Average attendance is 85. Submit resume to: Pastor Search Committee, Cane Creek Baptist Church, 6901 Orange Grove Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278.

Pastor: Duke Memorial Baptist Church is a rural church involved in many community activities. We are a member of the Tar River Baptist Association. We encourage active participation by all members and ordain both men and women deacons. Our membership stands at ~140 and weekly attendance averages ~60. It is important that our pastor help us reach our sick and shut-in neighbors. Your age and experience are not as important as your desire to reach out to the community and passion to serve with us as disciples for Christ. We need a pastor that is comfortable with all ages and open to both traditional and contemporary worship. Our congregation is looking for an effective communicator, a person of vision, a skilled counsellor and a gifted teacher. You are encouraged to submit a sermon tape, CD or DVD along with your resume to: Duke Memorial Baptist Church, Pastor Search Committee, 3976 NC Highway 581 North, Spring Hope, NC 27882.

Full-Time Pastor: Welsh Neck Baptist Church, the second oldest Baptist Church in S.C., is now accepting resumes for a full-time pastor. Please contact the Pastor Search Committee, Welsh Neck Baptist Church, P.O. Box 28, Society Hill, SC 29593.

Church Staff

Associate Pastor, Worship and Music: Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, a CBF/SBC church is seeking a full-time music minister who has the ability and passion to lead worship in our traditional and contemporary services and direct the church music program. Please send resume with references and examples of your work to: Prentis McGoldrick, Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23452.

Associate Pastor of Worship and Music: Lawndale Baptist Church of Greensboro, N.C., is seeking an experienced and dynamic associate pastor of worship and music. This is a full-time position with salary, supporting staff and benefits. Lawndale Baptist Church is a growing 2500 member Southern Baptist church located in the beautiful Piedmont area of N.C. The campus includes a new 2300 seat worship center, a 200 seat chapel, and a large multi-purpose Christian life center. Our worship services feature both traditional and contemporary. We welcome visits to our web site at www.lawndalebaptist.org. Send resumes or inquiries to : Lawndale Baptist Church, 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408 or e-mail to jthomas@lawndalebaptist.org.

Minister of Christian Education: First Baptist Church, Hickory, N.C., Average worship: 400-450. FBC seeks a full-time minister to team with staff to empower lay leadership in developing and carrying out the vision of the church. Will have demonstrated experience in helping a church with building community across all age groups, growing disciples, and reaching people through its small-group Bible study communities. Undergraduate and seminary degrees with emphasis on education and spiritual formation preferred. We cooperate with CBF and SBC. Send resume by July 1 to: Minister of Education Search Committee, 339 2nd Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601. FAX (828) 328-4789. leathers@fbc.cc. www.fbc.cc (for profile of position).

Music Intern: Lake Norman Baptist Church, Huntersville, N.C. Part-time position 10 - 20 hours weekly. "Hands on" opportunity for applicant(s) pursuing a call to future full-time vocational music ministry within the local church setting. Will work closely with minister of music in worship leadership development, rehearsal and organizational responsibilities. Strong vocal skills/stage presence a plus in leading of contemporary worship. Please submit resume, references and personal statement of faith by June 1 to: Lake Norman Baptist Church, 7921 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078, ATTN: Bonnie or e-mail bonnie@lakenormanbaptist.

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Full-Time Minister of Music: Healthy, growing 13-year-old church in Charlotte metro region seeking minister of music and worship to join multi-staff team to lead traditional and contemporary worship venues. Church averages 500 in worship. Seminary and 10 years experience is preferred. Send cover letter and resume to: Music Search, Covenant Baptist Church, PO Box 578, Lancaster, SC 29721 or music@cbclancaster.org.

Youth /Children's Minister: Fayetteville-Korean Baptist Church is seeking full- or part-time youth/children's ministers (Korean not necessary). Send resume to: Rev. Joo, 6873 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314. joojaihong@hotmail.com. (910) 867-5118.

Minister of Music and Children: Trinity Baptist Church of Trinity, North Carolina, a medium sized church with average attendance of 200, is seeking a full-time minister of music and children. This person will be responsible for leading the music in blended worship services and directing multiple choirs. This person will also be responsible for planning and coordinating activities leading to spiritual growth for children from preschool to 5th grade and their families. A bachelor degree is preferred. For a complete position description contact tbcpersonnel@yahoo.com. Submit resumes and DVD's (if available) to: The Personnel Ministry, Trinity Baptist Church, PO Box 9, Trinity, NC 27370 or the above e-mail address.

Children and Youth Minister: First Baptist Church, Spruce Pine, N.C., a mid-sized moderate church in the western N.C. mountains, is prayerfully seeking a full-time children and youth minister. Will be responsible for leading/coordinating a full program for children and youth with parents and staff (discipleship, music, special events, missions). Candidate should be energetic and enthusiastic with good communication skills. Mail resumes to: Search Committee: Attn: Karen Phillips, Chairperson, First Baptist Church, 125 Tappan St., Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Part Time Youth Pastor: FBC of Yanceyville needs a part-time youth worker for the summer as well as weekends during the fall semester. Housing travel and meals would be provided. E-mail resumes or questions to phillipke@comcast.net.

Seeking Minister of Music: Seeking minister of music to lead blended style of worship in Conway, S.C. Church of 500. Minimum bachelors, master preferred with five years experience. E-mail resume to pastorbarry@langstonbaptist.net.

Organist/Pianist needed: Millbrook Baptist Church, Raleigh. Moderate diverse congregation. (919) 961-8807.

Minister of Youth and Education: First Baptist Church of Wadesboro, N.C., is seeking a full-time minister of youth and education. Will be responsible for leading/coordinating a full program for youth with parents and staff. Church presently has a large and very active youth program with youth council, strong staff and congregational support. Candidate should be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a seminary degree or near completion. Contemporary worship experience a plus. Salary is based on experience and degree. Mail resume to: Personnel Committee, PO Box 423, Wadesboro, NC 28170.

Miscellaneous

Teaching position: The Gardner-Webb University Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy seeks candidates for a one-year appointment to a full-time teaching position. Minimum qualifications: M.A. or M.Div. in religion or theology, doctorate preferred. Some graduate work in psychology or counseling is highly preferred. Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in psychology of religion, behavioral foundations of religious education, history & philosophy of religious education, and possibly OT or NT surveys. Gardner-Webb University is a private institution founded by North Carolina Baptists in 1905 and employs individuals who participate in and wholeheartedly support Christian values. Start date August 11, 2008. Salary and benefits are competitive with institutions of similar size and purpose. Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit and letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Joe Collins; P.O. Box 7347; Gardner-Webb University; Boiling Springs, NC 28017.

Chaplain: Corporate Chaplains of America is seeking candidates for workplace ministry in Asheville. Chaplains build relationships and provide care for employees and families to gain opportunity to share the Good News of Christ. Review www.iamchap.org for information and application link. Contact (919) 570-0700 ext. 204.

College Professors: Foothills Christian Bible College seeks full-time and part-time professors in English, math, history, science, psychology and philosophy. Start August 1, 2009. Send resume, copy of accredited master's transcripts and personal philosophy of education to: Dr. Charles A. Whipple, Foothills Christian Bible College, 400 Winston Street, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 or e-mail to cwhipple@foothillsbiblecollege.org.

Bus Wanted: The Seafarers Ministry of the Charleston Association, S.C., is seeking to accept a donation of or purchase a 14 passenger bus in good condition. A minivan would be considered. (843) 200-2324.

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