Employment Opportunities

Senior Pastor

Grassfield Baptist Church, is seeking a Senior Pastor to serve as a spiritual and pastoral leader of the Church. The Pastor has control of the pulpit ministry and administering the ordinances. The Pastor proclaims the Gospel, teaches God’s truths, and shepherds the congregation. The Pastor exercises general oversight of the church, pointing it towards fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Carry out the vision, purpose, and ministries of Grassfield Baptist Church.

2. Conduct religious services on stated and special occasions. Prepare and deliver sermons, lead the ordinances, and oversee planning of worship services.

3. Direct the staff and guide the lay leaders in caring for the sick, shut-ins, elderly and bereaved.

4. Initiate visitation of church members and prospects, especially members in hospitals, home bound, and nursing homes.

5. Keep predictable office hours and be available on a reasonable basis.

6. Develop a close working relationship with the Deacons, Sunday School workers, committee leaders, officers, and staff.

7. Encourage stewardship and missions support.

8. Be the administrative head of the Church. Direct the church offices and supervise church employees in accordance with Church policies

9. Attend Business Meetings, Church Council, and Deacons Meetings. The Pastor is an ex-officio member of all committees, offering advice and expertise as needed. A bi-vocational Pastor is not expected to attend every committee meeting.

10. Be a part of the Youth program.

11. Provide opportunities for believers and non-believers to respond to Christ, equipping them to grow in their relationship and service to God.

12. Interview and Baptize persons professing faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

13. Perform weddings, funerals, and counseling as needed and within Church guidelines

14. Coordinate attendance at Association, State, or other denominational meetings as necessary as a Church representative.

15. Provide for pulpit supply when absent and arrange for workers to assist in revival meetings and special services.

16. Maintain personal free time for self and his family.

17. Perform other duties in accordance with the calling, ordination, and Holy Scriptures.

18. Adhere to the Constitution and Bylaws of Grassfield Baptist Church.

Skills/Qualifications Required:

Graduate of an accredited theological seminary with Master of Divinity (M. Div). Exemplify a mature Christ-like character with integrity, sensitivity, compassion, and individual discipleship. Be able to deal effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of individuals. Possess good time management, communications, and planning skills. Have strong attention to details and the ability to follow through, while shifting rapidly between numerous unrelated tasks. Be able to initiate action and deliver results. Energy, judgment, confidentiality, and pleasant personality are essential.

Please review the requirements for this position and submit a cover letter and resume to Grassfield Baptist Church, Attn: Senior Pastor Search Ministry Team, 1772 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323 by until filled. Email: 1dbillips@gmail.com.

Compensation: negotiable based on experience and commitment

Worship Leader

Cape Charles Baptist Church is seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Worship Leader to lead and develop our worship ministry.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Worship Planning & Leadership

• Plan, organize, and lead worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor.

• Select biblically sound music that aligns with the church’s doctrine and worship style.

• Lead congregational singing and, if applicable, play an instrument (guitar, piano, etc.).

• Prepare song lyrics/slides for projection and coordinate with the volunteer media team.

2. Team Development & Coordination

• Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer musicians and vocalists not only from the

congregation but also from our community.

• Schedule and lead rehearsals to ensure musical excellence and unity.

• Foster a culture of humility, servant leadership, and spiritual growth within the worship team.

3. Technical & Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the audio/visual team to ensure quality sound and video for services.

• Manage and maintain church music resources, such as song libraries, instruments, and equipment.

• Communicate effectively with team members, church staff, and the congregation regarding worship-related matters.

4. Spiritual Leadership & Personal Growth

• Lead by example in worship, prayer, and commitment to God’s Word.

• Cultivate a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Encourage and disciple worship team members spiritually and musically.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a heart for worship ministry.

• Strong musical ability (vocals and/or instrument proficiency).

• Experience leading worship in a church setting.

• Ability to work collaboratively with church leadership and volunteers.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith and core beliefs.

To Apply . . . Interested candidates should submit a resume, a brief statement of faith, and (if available) a video sample of leading worship to Russell Goodrich, Cape Charles Baptist Church, 509 Randolph Avenue, Cape Charles, VA 23310; email ccbc.secretary@gmail.com.

Youth/Student/Young Adults and Children's Minister

Blackwater Baptist Church, 6000 Blackwater Road, Virginia Beach, is seeking a person to direct the youth programs of the church (ages 5-18). Along with planning and leading activities, this person will lead curriculum selection, oversee children and youth Sunday School and Children’s Church, build relationships with students and parents and lead the youth in reaching out to the community. This is a part-time paid position and would work well in a student internship setting. For more information, contact Dr. Lynn Hardaway at 757-572-6135.

Cheriton Baptist Church, 21291 North Bayside Road, Cheriton, is seeking a young married couple to minister to Youth and Children. This is a volunteer position. Please contact Pastor Charlie Peterson, 757-678-3272.

Emmaus Baptist Church, 814 Yorktown, Poquoson, is seeking a full-time Director/Minister of Youth and Families.

Purpose:

Emmaus Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Director/Minister of Youth and Families responsible for all aspects of youth ministry (grades 6 – 12) and ministry to families of young adults, including parents of ebcKids and Youth, families without kids, and single adults, all ages 45 and younger. The Director/Minister will be responsible for developing, organizing and implementing a comprehensive ministry in worship, discipleship and outreach while serving as a spiritual leader and role model.

Job Title: Minister/Director of Youth and Families, or Associate Pastor

Qualifications (education, experience, theology and other):

Education:
1. Preferred: Degree in Youth and Family Ministry (ie, Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry at Grand Canyon U);
2. Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in theology, psychology, education, youth development, or similar, from an accredited university or seminary; or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience and references.

Experience:
1. Experience teaching adolescents or young adults; or
2. Documented experience working with youth and/or young adults
Embraces the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as a basis for theology.
1. Exhibits a strong commitment to the role and mission of the local church including discipleship and the Great Commission;
2. Agrees to the Emmaus Baptist Church Constitution and Bylaws and Statement of Faith (online at ebcmin.com); and
3. Minister/Director of Youth and Families and his/her family agree to join Emmaus Baptist Church as members and support the church mission together as family.
Other:
1. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills
2. Must have excellent computer skills to include website and social media.
3. Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.
4. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to become authorized to drive the church van.
5. Must pass a background check and credit check.

Organizational Relationship and Supervision:

The Minister/Director of Youth and Families is supervised by the Senior Pastor, and the Senior Pastor, in cooperation with the Personnel Committee, provides an annual evaluation of the Minister/Director’s performance. The Minister/Director of Youth and Families will be responsible and subject to all Emmaus Baptist Church policy and doctrine, the Pastor and the Personnel Committee. Regular attendance is required at: worship services, church-wide events, weekly staff meetings, camps, mission trips, and all other meetings and events in support of Emmaus’ Youth and Family Ministries.

Responsibilities:

Pray for the Youth and Family Ministries at Emmaus. Be devoted to prayer.
Provide Leadership for the Youth and Family Ministries Budget. Develop and implement annual budget proposal(s) for Youth and Family Ministries, and administer the budget(s) as approved by the Budget/Finance Committee.
Teach God’s Words. Meet students and young families where they are and share the message of God’s grace in a way they connect with. Lead students, teachers and volunteers in the Youth and Family Ministries for all programming of Sunday morning Sunday School and evening Bible study, camp and mission activities, outreach activities, etc.
Create Safe and Welcoming Environments. Foster healthy and beneficial spaces for teaching, worship, Bible studies, outreach activities, camps, and mission activities that encourage continued attendance, new visitors and membership growth.
Build a Leadership Team. Build a team with different ways for volunteers to contribute — from leading small groups, to providing hospitality, running tech, leading worship, teaching, or planning events.
Disciple Others. Making disciples at Emmaus is absolutely essential for this position. When discipleship happens, students and young families are growing in their understanding of God and the Bible, and their lives are producing the fruit of that growth.
Build Relationships with Youth Families. Come alongside a student’s family or trusted adults in their lives to invest in that student. This could include weekly emails detailing what small groups are discussing, parent nights, and being available to meet with families when needed.
Teach and Build Relationships with Young Families. Extend the same attention provided to youth families to parents of ebcKids, families without kids, and single adults, all who are ages 45 or younger. Develop and lead Bible studies, teachers, volunteers and outreach activities for this group.
Connect With Local Schools and Community Organizations. Foster community and school relationships to grow the youth ministry within the church. Develop sports-related activities and programs using the Christian Outreach Center and Emmaus facilities as a resource.
Connect the Youth and Family Ministries with the Whole Church. Facilitate worshiping together, mentoring, service projects with the church so that everyone feels they are connected to the whole church.
Provide Spiritual Guidance and Counsel. Be available to meet with, listen to, pray over, read God’s words with, provide wise advice, or direct to a biblical counselor when necessary.
Continuing Education. Be aware of resources for developing the youth ministry programming and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities.
Recordkeeping & Background Checks. Keep records of youth participation and report as requested in staff or church business meetings. Ensure that all volunteers and workers have updated background checks on file. Ensure adequate supervision is observed in all youth ministry settings.
Communication. Communicate in an effective and timely manner internally with church staff and leadership, parents, and the congregation as a whole, and externally utilizing the church website, social media and other resources, as appropriate.
Other Duties as Assigned: Conduct worship services and other church events including preaching, prayers, announcements, teaching, etc., as needed.

Start Date: As early as January 1, 2026.

Application: Send your resume along with your letter of interest in joining the Emmaus family as Minister or Director of Youth and Families to personnel@ebcmin.com.

Christian Academy and Preschool Positions

[OV] Christian Academy and Preschool have several open positions. They are located at 9504 Selby Place, Norfolk, VA 23503, and their phone number is 757-583-1808.

They are hiring for:

Infant and Pre-K Teachers
After School Aide
CDL Driver
Summer Camp
Counselors

For more information on the Academy, visit their website: www.ovc.academy.

To apply visit: https://forms.hive.com/?formId=8gwpeGNZdu7KZtHk7