First Baptist Church of Jennings is prayerfully seeking a full-time Lead Pastor who has been clearly called by God to pastoral ministry. We are seeking a man of integrity who is committed to faithfully preaching and teaching God’s Word, shepherding the congregation, equipping believers for ministry, and leading our church in fulfilling the Great Commission.

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Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Demonstrate a clear personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to pastoral ministry
• Be a man of integrity who meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9
• Have five (5) years of full-time pastoral experience (preferred)
• Be ordained or eligible for ordination in a Southern Baptist church
• Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Hold a seminary degree (preferred)
• Demonstrate strong biblical preaching, teaching, leadership, discipleship, and pastoral care
• Exhibit strong alignment with the church’s theology, mission, and ministry philosophy

Primary Responsibilities

• Faithfully preach and teach the inerrant Word of God
• Provide spiritual leadership and vision for the church
• Shepherd and disciple the congregation through pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer
• Lead the church in evangelism, missions, and community outreach
• Equip members for ministry and disciple believers of all ages
• Work collaboratively with church staff, deacons, and ministry leaders
• Officiate baptisms, weddings, funerals, the Lord’s Supper, and other pastoral responsibilities
• Foster unity while helping the church grow spiritually and reach the surrounding community with the Gospel

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About First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Jennings is a Southern Baptist congregation committed to the authority of Scripture, Christ-centered worship, biblical discipleship, missions, and reaching our community with the Gospel. We desire a pastor who will faithfully lead our church with humility, conviction, and a servant’s heart. Our mission is to Connect, Grow, Serve, and Go as we make disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Learn More

To learn more about First Baptist Church of Jennings, our beliefs, our ministry, and our community, please visit the links below. We encourage all prospective candidates to become familiar with our church before submitting a résumé.

FBC Jennings

Facebook City Of Jennings  

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Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Personal testimony and statement of calling
• Three to five ministry references

Resumes will be accepted through August 17, 2026.

Please email resumes to: pastorsearchcmte@fbcjennings.com

We ask that all applicants prayerfully seek God’s direction as they consider this opportunity to serve the Lord at First Baptist Church of Jennings.

First Baptist Church Dequincy is seeking a worship leader to lead music in Sunday morning services. For more information or to apply email Music@fbcdq.org or call 337-515-5346.

Open Gate Cowboy Church is searching for a Music Minister to lead their worship services on Sundays. If interested contact Pastor Mark Stagg at 337-488-6616.

FBC Westlake is searching for a part-time Children's Director! This position would be approximately 20 hours/week. If interested, send your resume to Mary Turner at meht102@bellsouth.net

Student Minister - Houston River Baptist Church   Qualifications

1. Have a specific call from God for student ministry.
2. Meet the biblical qualifications for an elder outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; and 1 Peter 5:1-4.
3. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in biblical studies or a related field. Extensive ministry experience can be substituted.

  Responsibilities

1. Lead and organize an effective youth program implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism, as well as ministry and mission opportunities.
2. Create fun and meaningful opportunities for all youth to connect and grow together.
3. Provide clear, weekly communication to youth and parents of events and activities.
4. Explore and implement outreach events to connect students and families in the local community to our church family. Foster cross collaboration between ministries and area churches.
5. Train, disciple, and facilitate the creation of a leader for college/career age group.
6. Ability to facilitate all areas of student ministry including music, praise bands and leading worship.
7. Able to plan, motivate, and implement changes necessary to achieve the vision.
8. Maintain one-to-one contact with individual youth, with an emphasis on reaching not just the youth, but their entire family.
9. Proficiency in technology tools and social media to connect to young people.
10. Ability to coach and challenge youth as they explore and grow in their faith through shared experiences including retreats and missions.
11. As the student ministry grows, begin the process of separating middle school and high school student activities so that each group can pursue spiritual maturity at their age levels.
12. Function as a member of the church’s pastoral staff performing baptism services, weddings, funerals, etc.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

  Expectations

1. Grow HRBC student ministry in meaningful ways.
2. Attend all worship services and staff meetings on a weekly basis.
3. Maintain regular office hours Monday through Thursday.
4. As part of the ministry staff, make home and hospital visits as needed for our students.
5. Present ministry updates and goals for the coming year to the Pastor and Personnel Committee.
6. Participate in a mid-year and annual ministry performance reviews by the Personnel Committee.
7. Present an annual student ministry budget proposal.
8. Stay current with student ministry practices by reading, attending youth leadership conferences, etc.…
9. Support the HRBC staff.
10. Support all HRBC missions and ministries.

For more information or to apply, please email Houston River Baptist Church at hrbcstudentminsc@gmail.com

First Baptist Church Vinton, Louisiana, is seeking a Southern Baptist Bi-Vocational Pastor educated in an SBC Seminary. The position entails conducting Sunday morning, Sunday evening worship services and mid-week Prayer service and other pastoral duties, i.e., funerals, weddings, etc. Benefits: Salary TBT Housing TBT Mileage Cell Phone Stipend Traits and Characteristics: Be a leader who is prayerful, wise and steadfast. Must be people oriented and possess strong pastoral skills. Have good preaching and teaching and counseling skills. Have the ability to assimilate with the people and the culture of First Baptist. Must possess strong pastoral skills and be passionate about reaching out to young people and families.   To apply for this job email your details to mottl@bellsouth.net   https://jobs.sbc.net/job/first-baptist-church-vinton-vinton-la-71-bi-vocational-pastor/

Topsy Baptist Church is in search of a Pianist for Sunday services beginning at 10:45 AM. If interested, please contact Pastor Lloyd Carroll at 337-842-0173.  

Sale Street Baptist Church is currently seeking a Facilities Manager to join our team in a part-time role of approximately 20 hours per week. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a welcoming, well-cared-for environment and is passionate about serving through the stewardship of church facilities. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the church office at office@salestreet.org for more information.

First Baptist Church of Starks is in search of a Youth Minister starting this Fall. For questions, please contact Pastor Ron Butler at 337-401-0320. Resumes may be sent to: FBC Starks P.O. Box 220 Starks, LA. 70637  

First Baptist Church of Starks is in search of a Pianist for Sunday services. A small compensation per service can be offered to those interested. If interested, please contact Pastor Ron Butler at 337-401-0320.  

East Ridge Baptist Church is seeking a Piano Accompanist to serve during two Sunday worship services each week. The ideal candidate should be comfortable playing both traditional hymns and contemporary worship music.

In addition, we are currently looking for pianists who would be available to serve as fill-in accompanists as needed while a permanent position is being filled.

For more information or to express interest, please contact Linda Monta at 337-802-0377 or the East Ridge Baptist Church office at 337-477-7117.