Central Baptist Church of Johnson City, TN is seeking a Senior Pastor, following the retirement on October 1, 2025 of Dr. Tommy Hood. Desirable candidates will have an advanced degree from a Baptist seminary (doctorate preferred), a minimum of 10 years of relevant full-time ministry experience, preferably having led a team in a multi-staff setting, and possess spiritual maturity, biblical integrity, and heart for shepherding God’s people.

The role of the Senior Pastor includes, but is not limited to:

• Preaching and teaching the Gospel to instruct and challenge believers toward growth in their relationship to Christ and to evangelize non-believers toward salvation.

• Leading Bible studies and supporting other church activities led by the ministerial staff and lay leaders.

• Guiding, mentoring, and encouraging Central’s talented, energetic ministerial staff and its dedicated professional staff.

• Fostering a vision compatible with Central’s current strategic plan, its longstanding emphasis on local and global missions, and its priority to reach young families and students.

• Providing pastoral care and spiritual counsel to all members of the congregation from children through senior adults.

About Central Baptist - Johnson City:

• Multigenerational downtown congregation of approximately 400 people, composed of a wide range of demographics (age, socio-economic status, music/worship style, etc.).

• Partners with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, the Southern Baptist Convention, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

• Adheres to the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message and supports the equal roles of men and women in all areas of service, including that of deacon.

• Celebrates a long heritage of stability, community involvement, and an exceptional music program.

• Located in Johnson City, a growing community of over 70,000 and home of East Tennessee State University – the community with excellent educational and medical services was recently named the number one place to move in the United States for 2025.

An interim pastor has been chosen to provide transition for the new Senior Pastor. Applications are due by November 17 and will be prayerfully and confidentially reviewed. Interested candidates should provide a cover letter and resume by mail to the Senior Pastor Search Committee, Central Baptist Church, 300 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 or by email to kborger@cbcjc.org.

Description

Function:

The Financial Ministry Assistant is responsible for helping maintain the church financial records, preparing financial reports, processing church offering and deposits, and providing office support to the church ministerial staff.

Relationships:

The Financial Ministry Assistant reports to and is supervised by the Director of Media & Administration, and is ultimately responsible to the Senior Pastor, the Personnel Committee, and the members of CBC. The Financial Ministry Assistant works closely with the Board of Directors to prepare their financial statements and meeting agendas.

Qualifications:

Spiritual

A committed follower of Christ who feels called by God to serve in church ministry.

Experience

Financial clerical experience or related financial degree desired and accounting acumen preferred

Computer skills including Microsoft applications, email, financial computer applications, and database applications

Character

Trustworthy, Dependable, Confidential, Caring, Patient

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Financial Ministry Assistant has the following duties and responsibilities:

General

Perform basic clerical tasks

Establish and maintain paper, electronic, and/or digital files

Prepare any financial correspondence or information requests

Maintain office equipment and records

Financial

Receive, count and deposit church offerings and miscellaneous deposits

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Business Meetings and Board of Directors

Receive and process Purchase Orders from staff

Organize monthly credit card statements and pay from appropriate account line items

Receive and answer questions about financial matters

Maintain appropriate files of invoices, correspondence, and reports

Budget Preparation

Manage benefits, including employee insurance

Assist in payroll

Manage building insurance claims and records

Support periodic audits

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Media & Administration or the Senior Pastor

Work Schedule & Office Hours:

For the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities set forth in this job

description, the Financial Ministry Assistant’s work week shall consist of 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, unless circumstances change (vacation, holidays, sickness of other Ministry Assistants). The schedule shall be determined by the Director of Media & Administration and the Personnel Committee upon hire. The normal office hours for the church office are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Benefits:

Retirement matching up to 5%

Paid time off starting at 2 weeks per year

Employee health insurance

Salary:

After a 90 day introductory period based on a salary of $36,000, the starting salary range begins at $42,500 and is based on previous experience.

Door Guard stands at glass doors (just inside or outside) and observes parking lot for any unusual persons or activity, welcomes entrants with a smile, assists anyone with mobility issues, full hands, or the elderly, exercises discretion when admitting strangers (ask if they need assistance, direction, etc.), and holds the door for those exiting and remain outside to ensure they get to their vehicles safely, and offer to accompany anyone who appears to need an escort to their vehicles.

Hours vary but following is an example schedule:

Sunday: 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Monday: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Friday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hourly Pay:

$15.00/hour