Senior Pastor

Chatom Baptist Church – Senior Pastor

Chatom Baptist Church located in Chatom, Alabama is seeking a full‑time Senior Pastor. We are a Southern Baptist Church with a heart for missions and sharing the gospel of Jesus with our community, our nation, and around the world. We believe the word of God is true and relevant, and we ascribe to “The Baptist Faith and Message.” The pastor should hold a Master of Theology and have experience as a Senior Pastor.

The pastor will provide leadership and guidance for the church, lead and mentor our staff, and be an encourager and prayer warrior for our body of believers. Responsibilities also include pastoral care and administration.

We are a loving, growing and thriving church blessed by God. We are praying diligently for the man of God who is being prepared by God for our church.

Please submit resumes to the email address provided, or you may also call the phone number on  to speak with Carl Craig, chairman of the pastor search committee, for more information.

Position Overview

We are prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor called by God to shepherd our congregation, faithfully preach the Word, and lead us in fulfilling Christ’s mission. The Senior Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader of the church, modeling Christlike character, sound doctrine, and a heart for people. This role requires a commitment to biblical preaching, pastoral care, and leadership consistent with Southern Baptist beliefs and practices.

• Preach expository, biblically faithful sermons grounded in the whole counsel of God
• Lead the church in worship, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual guidance to members
• Oversee and administer the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper in accordance with Southern Baptist doctrine
• Equip and mentor ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers
• Guide the church in mission involvement, including local outreach and global missions through the Southern Baptist Convention, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, and Cooperative Program
• Work with deacons and church leadership to develop and implement a God‑honoring vision
• Uphold and teach the doctrines and values affirmed in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000

• A clear testimony of salvation and a life that reflects biblical qualifications for pastors as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• A demonstrated calling to pastoral ministry
• Agreement with and commitment to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Experience in pastoral leadership (senior or associate role)
• Strong preaching, teaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• A heart for evangelism, discipleship, missions, and shepherding God’s people
• Ability to relate to and minister across generations within the church family

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following by January 31st, 2026:

• A resume
• A cover letter or personal ministry statement
• Links to recent sermons (if available)

Dayton Avenue Baptist Church is seeking a senior pastor to exercise general oversight of our local church, its ministry, and functions. We offer a comprehensive compensation package commensurate with experience and are open to discussing specific terms with the ideal candidate. If interested, reach out by email to the Dayton Avenue Pastoral Search Committee ([email protected]). Please include a resume.

The Senior Pastor will have strong spiritual and moral character, effective preaching skills, communication, and proven leadership ability. He will ensure that sound Biblical doctrine is foundational to the mission and vision of Dayton Avenue Baptist Church and remains the focal point of all church ministries and operations.

The Senior Pastor’s primary responsibilities will be preaching, discipling, and shepherding. Additionally, he will oversee the pastoral staff and guide the church in evangelism and community outreach. Our desire is that God would be glorified as His people grow in joyful obedience to Christ, delighting in Him and living as faithful, engaged disciples who impact those around them for eternity. Please send an email request for the complete job description.