Senior Pastor

OVERVIEW

Emmanuel Baptist Church of Manning, SC, is seeking a faithful undershepherd of Christ to assume the primary preaching and teaching role at Emmanuel Baptist. They have two elders (one lay and one staff), five deacons, and an average attendance of ~ 100. They broadly align with the SBC, the Pillar Network, and 9Marks.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ministry Background: Previous pastoral or equivalent Christian ministry experience

  • Preaching/Teaching: Proven ability to handle the Word faithfully and apply it pastorally

  • Shepherding Orientation: Demonstrated care and connection across generational lines

  • Character: Possesses spiritual maturity and meets the qualifications listed in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1

  • Leadership: Reputation for managing his household well and leading effectively in the church

  • Confessional Alignment: BFM 2000, and preferably able to affirm the 1689 2LBC

  • Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from an accredited seminary

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Public Ministry of the Word: Regularly preach ~40 times per year, teaching the Scriptures with clarity, depth, and pastoral sensitivity

  • Private Ministry of the Word and Prayer: Provide pastoral care through biblical counseling, prayer, visitation, regular hospitality, and personal discipling relationships

  • Shepherding: Walk with God’s people through all seasons of life and faith, offering encouragement, correction, and biblical perspective

  • Equip the Saints: Cultivate an every-member ministry mentality, encouraging and equipping the body for gospel service

  • Worship Leadership: Plan and participate in leading public worship services that reflect reverence, joy, and theological depth

  • Elder and Deacon Collaboration: Work closely with fellow elders and deacons to shepherd and serve the congregation

  • Staff Oversight: Manage church staff and ministries

  • Leadership Development: Mentor men who aspire to leadership in cooperation with the elder team (2 Tim. 2:2)

MORE INFO & APPLYING

For a full job description please click the button below. To apply please send a resume & references to pastorsearchcommittee@ebcmanning.org.

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