Pastor

Pastor – First Baptist Church St. Bethlehem – Clarksville, TN

We are prayerfully seeking a pastor who is first and foremost a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, demonstrating a vibrant and continually growing relationship with Him. The pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader of our church, modeling Christlike character and shepherding the congregation with integrity, wisdom, and humility.

Our church's mission and vision is to "Lead people into a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ."

We want to develop believers to live healthy, balanced lives by leading them to:

• Come to Christ in Worship (Psalm 95:6)
• Connect with other Believers in Fellowship (1 Corinthians 12:14)
• Grow in Spiritual Maturity through Discipleship (Ephesians 4:15)
• Serve others through Ministry (Galatians 5:13)
• Go reach the lost through Evangelism (Matthew 28:19-20)

FBCSB currently averages 300 faithful attenders. We are a warm and friendly congregation located 50 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. We are proud to be home to Fort Campbell Army Post. Our church sits on a high-traffic thoroughfare in our rapidly expanding city and is positioned to reach a broad cross-section of the community, including military personnel and their families, longtime residents, and newcomers to the Clarksville area. Sunday School is our core strategy for fulfilling our mission of leading people into a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Sunday School classes, along with weekly preschool, children's, and student ministries, reflect our commitment to sound biblical teaching, spiritual growth, and meaningful Christian fellowship.

Essential Qualifications

• Meets the scriptural qualifications of a Pastor / Overseer (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9).
• A disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences a vibrant and continually growing relationship with Him.
• Wholehearted, unwavering agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).
• Committed to a holy lifestyle that is a godly model for the entire congregation
• Ordained and licensed by a Southern Baptist church with a commitment to ongoing SBC cooperation.
• Able and willing to lead, teach, and uphold the doctrine and mission of FBC St. Bethlehem.

The Heart of the Shepherd We Seek

• Theologically grounded: rightly handles the Word of God, exegetically preaches without apology, maintains doctrinal integrity and conviction, and is able to disciple others in sound biblical teaching.
• Relational: genuinely loves people, is approachable and personally engaged, and desires to know and be known by the congregation.
• A servant's heart: leads with humility and gentleness, with an evident love and passion for serving the Lord and His people.
• A peacemaker: handles conflict and disagreement in a biblical, Christlike manner.
• Adaptable: able to shepherd the church faithfully through seasons of need, growth, and change.

Preferred & Distinguishing Qualifications

• A Masters degree or higher from a SBC seminary.
• Prior full-time pastoral experience.
• A proven record of faithfulness in previous ministry roles.
• Strong, demonstrated communication and leadership skills.

This position is full-time and comes with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package to support your ministry and personal well-being.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of faith at [email protected]