Association Mission Strategist

Association Mission Strategist (AMS) – Concord Baptist Association About the Concord Baptist Association

The Concord Baptist Association (CBA) is a collaborative network of 55 Southern Baptist churches in Rutherford County, TN, fulfilling the mission of God locally and globally through strengthening, starting, and sending congregations.

CBA churches represent a broad range of ministry contexts, including urban, suburban, rural, multi-generational, and ethnically diverse congregations. As Rutherford County and the greater Middle Tennessee area continue to grow, the CBA cooperates with these churches to engage both long-time residents and new families. Together, we partner to encourage pastors, equip leaders, strengthen and revitalize existing churches, and plant new congregations in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.

• Collaboration – Partner for greater ministry & work together to support, encourage, and pray for one another. (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Ephesians 4:16; Nehemiah 4:6)
• Resourcing – Add value by helping churches accomplish their mission. (2 Corinthians 8; Matthew 20:28)
• Future Focused – Assist local churches to position themselves to evangelize and disciple present and future generations. (Psalms 78:6; Psalms 22:30; Isaiah 43:18–19; 1 Corinthians 9:19–23)
• Diversity – Embrace our responsibility to engage and celebrate the ethnic diversity in our area through existing and new churches. (Matthew 28:18–20; Revelation 7:9; Revelation 14:6–7)
• Kingdom Focused – Place kingdom advancement at the forefront of serving our local community in charity while preserving Scriptural and doctrinal truth that moves us forward in the gospel. (Matthew 6:31–33; Acts 28:23, 30–31)

After prayerful consideration and seeking the leading of the Holy Spirit, the AMS search committee is seeking a full-time candidate who meets the following character and competency criteria.

• A professing Christian through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior that is evidenced through living the regenerate new life (John
  3)
• Demonstrable growth in spiritual maturity, strong moral character, and a vibrant Christian life (2 Cor 5:17; Gal 5:22-23)
• Meets the biblical qualifications for a Pastor/Elder in the local church as the AMS will regularly support pastors and preach in local CBA churches (1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)
• Doctrinal faithfulness through affirmation of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 edition

• Pastoral experience in Southern Baptist churches or entities
• Strong understanding of Southern Baptist life and leadership, with engagement at the associational, state, and national levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead and serve within the cooperative “big tent” of Southern Baptist life, including churches of diverse sizes, ministry philosophies, and cultural expressions while maintaining doctrinal integrity
• Graduate-level seminary degree from a biblically faithful, accredited theological seminary

The AMS will lead the effort to strengthen, start, and send churches of the CBA in the following ways:

• Build relationships with Pastors and Staff of CBA churches.
• Commit to pray for Pastors and Staff.
• Minister to Pastors and Staff families.
• Foster relationships between churches for encouragement and growth.

• Aid in exploring pastoral vision and the future of the church.
• Assist in defining priorities or next steps for Pastors, Staff, or Lay Leaders.
• Support Pastors and Staff to thrive in their ministries as they serve churches.
• Help Pastors and Staff have clear avenues to stir Great Commission work in our area and globally.
• Support CBA Staff, Teams, & Committees as they execute their strategic objectives.

• Resource leadership development for Pastors, Staff, and Lay Leaders.
• Ensure the training and equipping of future Church Planters and Pastors in collaboration with the local church and the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB).
• Create opportunities where Pastors and Staff can be encouraged and connect with one another.
• Network with City and County leaders.

• Evaluate resources alongside church leaders.
• Assist in conflict management as needed.
• Help churches move toward healthy multiplication and…