Pastor

Sandy Ridge Baptist Church’s mission is to help people find God and grow their faith, discover their purpose and make a difference with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The members of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, Virginia, a Southern Baptist Church, are in search of an ordained, licensed full‑time Pastor to faithfully shepherd our congregation; a man of God who loves and believes the inerrant Word of God; leads with compassion and lives according to biblical teachings.

Pastoral candidates must be equipped to be a teacher, leader, and counselor. Candidates must demonstrate good leadership qualities and good and personable communication skills with all age levels.

• Provide spiritual leadership to the members of the church
• Prepare weekly services – including sermons and weekly bible studies
• Preach and oversee worship services
• Interpret biblical scripture
• Cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention
• Provide counseling (including crisis situations) according to the Word of God
• Work with Deacons, church officers and committees to develop annual church goals and develop a strategy to fulfill the church’s mission and vision.
• Preside as primary officiant for church functions: communion, baptisms, funerals, weddings, etc.
• Represent the church in civic matters
• Visit sick, shut‑in members at home, hospital or nursing care facilities
• Provide a caring ministry for those in the church and community
• Lead the church in an effective outreach program to reach the unchurched, inactive or new residents in the community through church activities, etc.
• Minister to prospective members through personal contact
• Have a heart and mind for missions
• Consult with Deacons to fill the pulpit in absences
• Must pass a comprehensive background check

Seminary or Bible College graduate

Experience with a multi‑aged congregation – Experience in outreach to grow a congregation

A competitive compensation package will be based on the candidate’s education, experience, and ministry background. Specific details will be discussed during the interview process.

• A detailed resume including ministry experience and education
• Statement of faith and philosophy of ministry
• At least three references including one pastoral
• Links to recent sermons

Applications will be reviewed prayerfully and in confidence. Selected candidates will be contacted for further interviews.