Grace Baptist Church (Southern Baptist Convention) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee is prayerfully
seeking to fill the position of Senior Pastor. We are a traditional SBC church seeking growth and
deeper discipleship with an average attendance of 80 in worship. Grace Baptist is on the
southeast side of Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro is Tennessee’s fastest growing city and the county
seat of Rutherford County. Its population is approximately 160,000 and is located roughly 34
miles southeast of Nashville. Murfreesboro hosts multiple industries and is home of the state of
Tennessee’s largest undergraduate university, Middle Tennessee State University.
The successful candidate will have 3 years of pastoral experience (will consider other types of
ministry experience) and preferably an undergraduate degree from an accredited Bible College.
The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate God’s Word through
solid and biblically based proclamation. The candidate should have an established record of
“making disciples” and have the capability to lead the church in deeper discipleship and
evangelism. The candidate should possess a shepherd’s heart, providing pastoral care and
relational investment for the membership.
Further Requirements:
church life
impact in its community and beyond.
Message
⁃ Meets the biblical requirements for pastors (1 Timothy 3:1-7; 2 Timothy 2; Titus 1:5-9)
⁃ Be a disciple who is also a disciple-maker
⁃ A shepherd/leader comfortable leading a more traditional SBC church.
⁃ A visionary leader and team player
⁃ Able to provide administrative leadership and organizational structure in all areas of
Possess a passion for Christ and His Church and the ability to motivate involvement in
His mission.
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⁃ Ability to engage in multi-generational ministry
⁃ Relationally connect to the congregation as well as the local community.
⁃ Capability to lead Grace Baptist Church to be on mission and to have greater gospel
⁃ Have a Southern Baptist background and affirm the 2000 Southern Baptist Faith and

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