Zion Baptist Church is a Christ-centered, family-oriented Southern Baptist congregation in Brownsville, TN. Our rural church, located 5 miles off I-40 between Memphis and Jackson, has a long history of serving Haywood County for almost 200 years. We are a growing multigenerational congregation with members from several surrounding West Tennessee counties who are passionate about worship, discipleship, and sharing the hope of Jesus in our community and beyond. We are prayerfully seeking a Pastor who will equip and shepherd our congregation with humility, biblical faithfulness, and relational leadership as we continue growing together in Christ.
Our Vision
To know Christ deeply, love one another genuinely, and reach our community and world with the Gospel.
What We Are Looking For
Zion Baptist desires a pastor who is:
Spiritually Grounded
Demonstrates a deep personal walk with Christ through prayer and Bible study
Leads by example in personal discipleship and encourages others to grow spiritually
Supports and promotes a strong prayer ministry within the church
Values worship through music and encourages a Christ-centered worship service
Relational and Caring
Builds authentic relationships with church members of all ages
Provides pastoral care, including visiting the sick, counseling in times of need, and supporting families through life's challenges
Inspires fellowship and cultivates a sense of belonging within the church
A Biblical Leader
Handles conflict biblically and fosters unity within the church
Maintains confidentiality and earns the trust of the congregation
Leads collaboratively, working well with deacons, committees, volunteers, and staff
A Christ-Centered Teacher
Prepares and delivers engaging, impactful, and applicable Scripture-based sermons and Bible lessons
Equips the church to make disciples through teaching and mentorship
Keeps Christ at the center of all ministries
Mission Minded
Encourages outreach and evangelism, inspiring the church to share the Gospel
Supports missions locally and globally
Preferred Qualifications
A strong relationship with Jesus ChristA clear calling to pastoral ministryA strong commitment to the Southern Baptist Faith & MessageSeminary training preferredDemonstrated experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care
What We Offer
A loving, supportive congregationA dedicated team of deacons, committees, volunteers and staffOpportunity to lead a church hungry for growth in discipleship, fellowship, and outreach
How to Apply
If God is leading you to serve at Zion Baptist Church, please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of faith, and several sample sermons (video preferred) to: [email protected]
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