Job Description: Lead Pastor

Position Overview:

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.

Personal Characteristics:

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.

Education/Experience Requirements:

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.

Church Vision Statement:

We want to be a church that makes unbelievers believers, makes believers disciples, makes disciples that grow and go.

Application Process:

To apply, please email your CV and Personal Salvation Statement to [email protected]

Subject line: Lead Pastor Position FBC.

Application Deadline: January 01, 2026

Location: First Baptist Church (Gray, GA)