Pastor Vacancy Announcement

“Lift up a standard for the people” Isaiah 62:10

Spring Branch Missionary Baptist Church is a rural church in the community of Wagram, North Carolina. It is one of the oldest Black churches in the state of North Carolina, founded in 1860, prior to the beginning of the Civil War. A few of our ancestors came together about four miles southeast of our present church site under a large tree to sing and pray that someday they would truly be free. On the hillside there hung a branch, hence the name “Spring Branch “was born. We are welcoming and supportive church family committed to spreading the message of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, service, and outreach.  

Our mission is to intentionally imitate Jesus Christ in our work, worship, walk, and witness as we strive daily to make disciples for the kingdom. (Matthew 28:19-20) 

Our vision to promote the purposed development of each disciple through the power of prayer, praise, and preparation for Kingdom Building.  

We are seeking a passionate, compassionate, and visionary individual to fill the role of Pastor. This individual is responsible for leading our congregation in worship, praise, teaching, healing, deliverance, pastoral care, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will be someone who is spiritually grounded, relational, and committed to supporting and guiding individuals in their Christian Walk.

Spring Branch Missionary Baptist Church is seeking a Pastor who has notable pastoral experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Meet qualifications set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
  • Preferably have a bachelor’s degree in religion, Theology, or Divinity from an accredited college, university or School of Divinity
  • Preferably have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Baptist Pastor
  • Must provide proof of licensure and ordination as a Minister in accordance with Baptist Church polity
  • Must have knowledge of the Baptist doctrine, polity and beliefs, with ability to effectively communicate in teaching sound doctrine and preaching from the Holy Bible
  • Must be an effective leader with managerial and administrative abilities.
  • Pastoral or other appropriate experience and sound budget/financial management skills (preferable)
  • Must be able to articulate a vision for the church that emphasizes spiritual growth, community outreach, and Christian Education
  • Must be committed to church growth and membership retention   

DUTIES

  • Lead, counsel and perform the Holy Ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion).
  • Work with various ministries to provide leadership in planning, managing and organizing programs for discipleship and ministry that nourishes and inspires God’s people.                  
  • Visit members who are hospitalized, confined to home, or in an extended care facility, and provide spiritual and emotional support communicating an attitude of care.
  • Be aware of and demonstrate an inter-generational approach to ministry, spiritual growth and congregation formation.
  • Encourage open and godly communication to seek God’s will for the Church and to discover the needs, gifts, goals, and vision of the congregation.
  • The beginning salary will be 31,200.00 a year.

We will begin accepting applications on April 1, 2025 and closing on May 13, 2025. We have two ways to submit your application, through the website and complete your application online, or to obtain a hard copy of the application, please feel free to call (910)369-2877 to arrange to pick it up at the church. Once you have the application in hand, you have the option to deliver it directly to the church or send it via mail to the address provided below.

c/o Dr. Tanya McLean, Chairman
Spring Branch Missionary Baptist Church
P.O. Box 148
21300 Old Wire Rd. Wagram, NC 28396