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Senior Pastor

McRae First Baptist Church (McRae Helena, GA) is seeking a senior pastor to serve as the spritual leader of the church. Our next pastor must be committed to the authority of Scripture, preach the whole counsel of God's Word, provide compassionate care for our membership, prepare our church for healthy spiritual growth, and lead our church in evangelistic outreach of our community as we fulfill the Great Commission.

The pastor shall meet qualifications as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. He shall be a duly licensed and ordained Southern Baptist minister of the Gospel in full fellowship with all the denominational agencies with which the church is cooperating. He should believe in the inerrancy of the Scripture and adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).

Interested candidates must have a college degree. The candidate must also have completed either a master's degree from a seminary aproved by McRae First Baptist Church OR have at least 10 years of pastoral experience in Southern Baptist churches.

To submit a resume, please email documents to hosscpa@gmail.com. Resumes must be received by August 31, 2023.

Posted 7/12/2023

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