Old Lea Bethel Baptist Church

​Location: Leasburg, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Denomination: Baptist

​Church Overview:

​Old Lea Bethel Baptist Church is a financially sound, growing, and unified congregation located in the rural beauty of Caswell County. With a steady attendance of 90–100+ on Sunday mornings, we are a multi-generational body that strives to be a "warm-hearted church with a simple focus: Jesus, family, and friends." We are conservative and traditional, predominantly utilizing the KJV and NKJV translations and traditional hymns in our worship.

​I. The Role of Our Pastor:

​We seek an ordained "Under-Shepherd" called by God to lead our congregation. Consistent with 1 Peter 5:2-3, our Pastor shall shepherd the flock of God at Old Lea Bethel, serving not under compulsion but willingly and lovingly, and being a godly example to our congregation.

​II. Primary Responsibilities:

​1. Spiritual Leadership & Preaching:

● Prepare and deliver Christ-centered, Bible-based sermons for all regular services (2 Timothy 4:2).

● Ensure that all teaching and preaching aligns with the doctrines set out in the Baptist Faith & Message and provides spiritual nourishment that is "profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16).

● Ensure that all teaching materials, devotionals, VBS programs, books, music and other purchased materials align with the Baptist Faith & Message and provide spiritual nourishment that is "profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16).

​2. Discipleship, Gift Cultivation & Theological Protection:

● ​Intentional Discipleship: Equip the saints of Old Lea Bethel for the work of The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and for the building up of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12).

● ​Gift Development: Facilitate the development of spiritual gifts within the body, helping members find their place of service within the church (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).

● ​Theological Guarding: Guard the "good deposit" entrusted to Old Lea Bethel (2 Timothy 1:14) and protect the congregation from any and all doctrine that contradicts sound biblical teaching (Titus 1:9).

​3. Pastoral Care & Counseling:

● ​Actively visit the sick, the homebound, and those in the hospital, offering prayer and comfort (James 5:14).

● ​Provide biblical counseling to members and families during times of crisis or spiritual need (James 3:17).

● ​Foster a culture of "living" the gospel through personal interaction and fellowship (Acts 2:42).

​4. Administrative & Orderly Leadership:

● ​Church Governance: Moderate church business meetings in accordance with parliamentary procedure to ensure all things are done "decently and in order" (1 Corinthians 14:40).

● ​Policy Stewardship: Serve as a wise advisor to church committees, ensuring that all actions and decisions accord with the Doctrines of our faith and the Bylaws of our church.

● ​Visionary Collaboration: Work with church leadership on future projects, building expansions, and ministry initiatives that may be necessary to support the on-going health and growth of Old Lea Bethel.

​5. Commitment to Growth & Professional Development:

● ​Lifelong Learning: Maintain a personal commitment to "do your best to present yourself to God as one approved... rightly handling the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).

● ​Leadership Development: Seek regular opportunities to grow as a preacher, leader, and shepherd, recognizing that "a wise man will hear and increase in learning" (Proverbs 1:5).

​III. Qualifications & Requirements:

​1. Biblical Mandate

● ​Must meet the spiritual and moral qualifications of an "overseer" as outlined in 1 Tiimothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

​2. Credentials & Experience

● ​Ordination: Must be ordained by a council of fellow pastors.

● ​Experience: Three (3) or more years of pastoral experience is preferred but not required.

● ​Theological Alignment: Must wholeheartedly adhere to the Baptist Faith & Message.

​ 3. Character & Culture Fit

● ​Must demonstrate a "warm-hearted" spirit (Colossians 4:6) that fits our family-oriented community.

● ​Must maintain a professional and reverent presence in the pulpit, i.e. suit & jacket or shirt & tie.

IV. Compensation & Benefits

● Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

● ​Housing: While a parsonage is not provided, the church is open to negotiating a housing allowance for the right candidate.

V. ​How to Apply:

​All interested parties should email a resume, a cover letter, and links to recent sermons (or physical media) to: [email protected]

Or, mail these items to:

Pastor Search Committee

Old Lea Bethel Baptist Church

6035 Ridgeville Rd

Leasburg, NC 27291