Job Title: Senior Pastor
Location: Ivey Baptist Church Ivey, Georgia
Denomination: Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Ivey Baptist is a loving, Bible-believing congregation affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Located in the heart of central Georgia we are committed to proclaiming the Gospel, nurturing disciples, and serving our community in the name of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to glorify God through worship, discipleship, evangelism, and missions.
Position Overview:
We are prayerfully seeking a Spirit-led, biblically grounded Senior Pastor who is called by God to shepherd our congregation. The ideal candidate will have a heart for people, a passion for preaching God’s Word, and a desire to lead our church into a new season of spiritual growth and outreach.
Key Responsibilities:
• Preach and teach the inerrant Word of God with clarity, conviction, and relevance
• Provide spiritual leadership, vision, and direction for the church
• Shepherd and care for the congregation, including pastoral counseling and visitation
• Lead and support church staff and ministry leaders
• Oversee and guide the church in alignment with Southern Baptist doctrine and polity
• Encourage outreach, evangelism, and missions—locally and globally
• Lead by example in personal holiness, humility, and service
- Maintain Church office hours
Qualifications:
• A clear and evident calling to pastoral ministry
• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000)
• Ordained in the Southern Baptist tradition
• Seminary degree from an accredited theological institution (preferred)
• Previous pastoral experience (preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and relational skills
• Devoted to prayer, the study of Scripture, and a life of integrity
Application Process:
To apply, please submit the following to iveybaptistchurchga@gmail.com or mail to 107 Church Street, Ivey, GA 31031:
• A cover letter expressing your call to ministry and interest in the position
• A current resume with references
• A statement of faith and philosophy of ministry
• Sermon sample(s) – video or audio preferred
We are committed to seeking God’s will in this process and will be praying for each applicant.