Church Staff and Congregational Ministry Positions

Part-time Worship Leader

RIDGEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

Ridgewood Baptist Church, an inclusive faith community affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, is seeking a part-time Worship Leader, 6-8 hours a week. Must be affirming of LGBTQ+ people; must have some understanding or awareness of progressive theological language; must support women in pastoral ministry. Requires ability to lead vocals and support other volunteer singers; guitar or piano abilities preferred. See full position description and application instructions here.

Minister of Community Engagement

FIRST BAPTIST GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

First Baptist Greenville (FBG), SC, an inclusive faith community affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Alliance of Baptists, is seeking a full-time Minister of Community Engagement with an MDiv or other relevant education. FBG is known for our work in the community, rooted in our commitment to love and empower our neighbors. This position leads this work by building relationships with local nonprofit partners and working alongside our Missions and Partnership & Affiliations Committees to engage the congregation in service, learning, and advocacy in the community. In collaboration with our Minister of Youth and College, this person will spend approximately 20% of their time planning youth mission experiences and serving as an additional adult presence for youth gatherings. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, relational leader with a deep commitment to justice and partnering with communities experiencing poverty, inequity, or exclusion. This person enjoys helping people of all ages deepen their faith, engage thoughtfully with their community’s needs, and put their convictions into meaningful action. 

Full posting and application details: https://firstbaptistgreenville.com/minister-of-community-engagement.  Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application no later than October 15, 2026.

Associate Minister for Education with Emphasis on Children & Families

UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

University Baptist Church (UBC) is a welcoming and affirming family of faith that ministers to residents of the Greater Charlottesville-Albemarle Community and the University of Virginia Community. The Associate Minister for Education will become UBC’s third full-time minister and will be responsible for Christian Education at UBC, with emphasis on children and families. This position provides an opportunity for an innovative, creative candidate to grow a vibrant educational program.

Visit https://www.universitybaptist.org/associate-minister-search for full details.

Pastoral Resident

MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH, NEW YORK, NY

Madison Avenue Baptist Church (NYC) invites applications for its two-year Pastoral Residency Fellowship. This unique program provides emerging ministers with hands-on leadership in worship, Bible study, youth/young adult ministry, and social justice initiatives, while receiving mentorship from Rev. Susan Sparks—nationally recognized preacher, author, and comedian. Fellows will develop skills in preaching, storytelling, digital ministry, and innovative worship within a diverse, inclusive, justice-driven congregation.Ideal candidates hold or are completing an MDiv, MTS, or equivalent, and are ordained or on track for ordination (ABC-USA preferred). Applicants should embrace progressive theology, value diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion, and bring strong communication, creativity, and cultural competency to ministry. Applications accepted October–December 2025. For more information and full application instructions, contact jclifford@mabcnyc.org with the subject line Pastoral Fellowship.

Part-Time Intergenerational Pastor

HOPEGATEWAY COMMUNITY OF FAITH, PORTLAND, ME

Would you like to work for a church where kids are fully present and welcome, where noises that children make during worship are celebrated rather than frowned upon? Do you long to be a part of a community where LGBTQ couples and individuals can feel fully at home and integrated into the community and our congregational leadership? Would you appreciate a pastoral setting where your prophetic justice-seeking voice is celebrated? Would you appreciate a church that has moved beyond denomination and governs itself fully while remaining connected deeply with other faith communities?If this kind of church appeals to you, check out this job opportunity to serve as Intergenerational Pastor, a 15-20 hour/week position with intentional flexibility and an adaptive workplace.You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. We welcome diverse perspectives as well as people who reflect deeply and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions.  Learn more here.