Job Openings
Senior Pastor
Job Description
First Baptist Church of Martinsville Virginia is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor. Our church has been serving the community for one hundred forty years. We have strong lay leadership who help to carry out the ministries of our church.
Qualifications for a Senior Pastor include a degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school, ordination as a Baptist minister, and relevant pastoral experience. The candidate must have the skills to evolve with our ministries and to provide leadership to the congregation in all church matters. The Senior Pastor is expected to work in an involved, supportive and collaborative way to sustain our Early Learning Center. Our ELC is a vital part of our church ministry and the highest rated childcare program in Martinsville City and the surrounding counties.
First Baptist Church has a covenant relationship with a sister church, which includes sharing an Associate Pastor for Music and Worship and an Associate Pastor of Families. We intend this collaboration to continue, grow and become even more integral over time.
Please email the following documents to pastorsearch24@fbcmartinsville.com
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copy of Certificate of License and Ordination
Contact information of three required professional references: clergy and two laypersons (non-family)
Cover Letter (optional)
The physical address of our church is:
First Baptist Church Martinsville
23 Starling Avenue
Martinsville, Virginia 24112
Who Are We and Why Work Here?
First Baptist Church, Martinsville is a community of faith committed to Christ and his call to love God and one another. We gather to worship, study, eat, pray, celebrate, mourn, share our stories and bless our community, all with the conviction that God has called us together to share in this journey of faith, hope, and love.
Established in 1884, our congregation strikes a unique chord in the Baptist tradition. We value ancient Christian practices that inform our present faith and mission. We are currently working to grow our ministry among people of all ages. It’s an exciting time to be a part of all God is doing among the people of this church!
Employment at First Baptist Church is considered an extension of our ministry. We consider employees of the church to be one of its most valuable resources.
If you feel called to partner with us in ministry, we hope you will send your resume today!
First Baptist Church is an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, age, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, and/or any other legally-protected characteristic, except that the Church may make certain employment decisions based on the religious affiliations or beliefs of the church as permitted under applicable law.