Senior Pastor

Chiquola Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a full-time Senior Pastor. A man called by God and led by the Holy Spirit to shepherd our congregation and support our mission to reach the lost with the Gospel by equipping believers to do the work of Christ.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Theological Conviction: A man who stands firm on the infallible Word of God as our supreme authority; affirms the "Baptist Faith and Message, 2000".
• Pastoral Heart: A leader who demonstrates Christ-like love and compassion while shepherding the body of believers.
• Ministry Focus: An engaging communicator gifted in preaching, teaching, and discipling the congregation.
• Equipping Leader: A pastor dedicated to mobilizing the church body for ministry and local outreach. Gifted communicator and faithful expositor of scripture, to teach the body of Christ in spiritual growth and application of God's word.
• Qualifications: Must meet the biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

Get to know Chiquola Baptist Church:

• Chiquola Baptist Church is a vibrant, multigenerational Southern Baptist congregation serving Honea Path, South Carolina since 1905, with average weekly attendance of 250 people.
• Located in the heart of a close-knit Upstate community, population of approximately 4,000, with multiple colleges and universities nearby (Anderson University, Erskine College, Lander University).
• Many longtime residents have deep family roots in the area, creating a community that values heritage, faith, and tradition.
• The Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Hartwell, and several state parks are all within reasonable driving distance, making outdoor activities readily available.

For those meeting the above qualifications and being led by the Spirit, please submit your resume to [email protected]. We will accept resumes until Sunday, December 20th.