Lead Pastor

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The Lead Pastor serves as an Elder and the primary spiritual leader of First Baptist Church (Gray, GA). This role involves overseeing the ministerial staff and day‑to‑day church operations. The Lead Pastor is responsible for expository preaching, teaching, pastoral counseling, and leadership, guiding the church in fulfilling its God‑given mission.

• A clear and credible testimony of personal salvation, reflecting spiritual maturity and biblical character (1 Timothy 3:1‑7; Titus 1:6‑9).
• A man of unquestionable integrity, setting a high moral standard for the congregation.
• A heart for ministering to people of all ages.

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Master of Divinity or comparable degree from an accredited conservative, evangelical, or Southern Baptist seminary (or equivalent) preferred.
• Alignment with the Baptist Faith and Mission 2000.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a church with at least 100 regular attendees (a combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Experience in an Elder‑led church preferred.
• Proven ability to prepare and preach expository sermons.
• Skilled in working with multigenerational congregations.

• Makes unbelievers believers.
• Makes believers disciples.
• Makes disciples that grow and go.

To apply ,  and Personal Salvation Statement to with the subject line “Lead Pastor Position FBC”.

Final date to receive applications: January 01, 2026

Location: First Baptist Church (Gray, GA)

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Religious Institutions