Full Time Interim Pastor
Fairfield Glade Community Church in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee is calling for a full-time Interim Pastor to serve as minister, teacher, and mentor to members and friends of the congregation, as well as performing duties related to the discernment process and search for a settled pastor.
Fairfield Glade is an unincorporated retirement and resort community of 8500+ people. It is located on the Cumberland Plateau in rural Cumberland County, Tennessee. The church is interdenominational. Interested candidates can call (931) 484-7412 or email ffgcomchurch@ffgcomchurch.org
Director of Christian Education
First Presbyterian Church, Franklin, TN, is seeking a full-time Director of Christian Education (DCE) with the following responsibilities:
Overview: The DCE oversees the ministry that seeks to help all ages in the church make steps toward deeper maturity in Christ.
Accountability: Accountable to the pastor as Head of Staff in consultation with appropriate committees and staff.
Relationships: The DCE will work with the Session through Appropriate committees and staff.
Responsibilities: (approximately 40 hours/week)
- General supervision of the Christian Education programs at FPC Franklin.
- Oversee the process for selecting curriculum for the church and communicating with the Session through the CE Committees for approval for programs as follows.
- Children’s Wonder Hour (our name for Sunday School)
- In coordination with the Children’s CE Committee, recruit and provide support for leaders/teachers for children’s classes
- Provide approved curriculum for each class
- Provide teacher/leader training
- Adult Sunday School
- Women’s Studies
- Men’s Studies
- For each of the above adult programs, provide approved curriculum and resources
- Support teachers with extra resources and encouragement
- Provide teacher/leader training
- Children’s Wonder Hour (our name for Sunday School)
- Oversee Wonder Hour (Sunday School), which is from 9-9:45 AM every Sunday.
- In coordination with the Children’s CE Committee, recruit and provide support for leaders/teachers for children’s classes
- Provide approved curriculum and resources for each class
- Support teachers with extra resources and encouragement
- Provide teacher/leader training as needed, administer, and supervise our Children’s Worship (an option for children 4 years old – Kindergarten during the sermon)
- Recruit volunteers to lead Children’s Worship
- Plan, administer, and supervise Wednesday Night Live Kids (Wednesday night programming) and extraordinary events during the school year, such as:
- Advent Workshop
- Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday of Easter weekend)
- Trunk or Treat during the Fall Festival (Saturday in October)
- Collaborate with the Mission Committee on local service projects for all ages
- Publicize educational ministry items through weekly and monthly communications
- Resource and plan the monthly Adult +55 events
- Work with the Head of Staff to provide an annual “Introduction to Communion” class for elementary and preschool children
- Present “3rd Grade Bibles” in a worship service on Rally Day
- Manage the paid Nursery Coordinators
- Perform Clerical and Administrative Responsibilities for Children’s Ministry, including (but not limited to) documenting and maintaining a record of health forms for children and background checks for adult volunteers
- Oversee the Children’s church library in classroom 101
- In coordination with the Director of Youth Ministries, ensure that all volunteers and paid staff are informed of the church’s Child Protection Policy and secure signatures on all forms, and secure new or updated background checks for adults working with our children, youth, and vulnerable adults
- Other responsibilities include:
- Acolyte recruitment and training
- Understand and abide by all church staff policies and procedures, including Child Safety Policy.
- Initiate, advocate for, and maintain safety and security procedures for the children and their families.
- Work collaboratively with the FPC staff by attending Tuesday staff meetings, developing other relationships with staff members, and supporting Session decisions and directives.
- Participate in the broader life of FPC to connect with and advocate for FPC church families.
- Assume other duties as required
Note: While the above-listed description provides a general overview of current practices and programs within FPC’s program life, the DCE is encouraged to bring creativity, insight, and interests to the educational life of FPC.
To apply, please email your resume to Catherine Olson at colson@fpcfranklin.org.
Organist and Director of Music
First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, TN, is now seeking applications for a well-qualified church organist and a Director of Music. (Applicants may apply for either or both.) Job descriptions are available upon request. Pay is commensurate to experience. Send resumes with letter of intent to Ken Giles at kgiles3@gmail.com. Deadline for applications is June 16, 2025.
Associate Pastor
Farmington Presbyterian Church of Germantown, Tennessee, a home for God’s family with a heart for God’s world, seeks a full-time Associate Pastor for Community Life. A community of believers who seek to live together as brothers and sisters in Christ, we seek a pastor to engage us in worship, nurture our children, and develop new ways of engaging our community.
Please review our MDP here, sending inquiries to APNC@farmington.org
Solo Pastor/Head of Staff
First Presbyterian Church of Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a dynamic Solo Pastor/Head of Staff to lead our vibrant congregation of 163 members, nestled along the picturesque Dogwood-Azalea Trail in the heart of our city. We’re looking for a compassionate and engaging leader who excels in pastoral care, preaching, worship leadership, and church growth to guide us into a bright future of faith and community.
We invite you to explore our website www.fpcobky.com and review our Ministerial Discernment Profile (MDP) for more details. If you feel called to join us, please send your cover letter and resume to AshleyJohnson1908@gmail.com. All submitted information will be kept confidential. If this opportunity doesn’t align with your calling, we would greatly appreciate it if you would share our opening with others who may be interested. We look forward to hearing from you!
Head of Staff
Second Presbyterian Church of Nashville, Tennessee, has begun the process of hiring our next Head of Staff to lead our congregation in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville. Second Presbyterian is a congregation of 250-400 members and is a Matthew 25 congregation, a Creation Care congregation, and a More Light congregation.
Interested candidates can email PNCat2PC@gmail.com to submit an application with a resume and cover letter, or use the PCUSA Church Leadership Connection to view the MDP here.
Solo Pastor
The Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green, Kentucky, is seeking an enthusiastic solo pastor with skills in preaching and worship leadership who inspires from the pulpit and who will walk alongside us and encourage us to grow in our faith. We appreciate someone who is relatable and a good storyteller with a fun sense of humor.
Bowling Green is a vibrant college town with lots of arts, cultural, and sports events. We have excellent public and private schools and are a diverse and growing community located 60 miles north of Nashville, TN. Our beautiful historic church is in downtown Bowling Green. We actively support and participate in missions such as Room in the Inn, Living Waters for the World, Habitat for Humanity, Churches United in Christ Help Ministry, Gloves with Love, and Saturday Meals.
Send cover letter and resume to maryameliaevans@gmail.com.
Solo Pastor
First Presbyterian Church, McMinnville, Tennessee, is looking for a Full-time, Part-time or Bi-vocational pastor with a heart to serve a small community, who is friendly, Jesus centered and has a vision for church growth. Please send your application to Barry Barnes dbarnes@benlomand.net “
Link to our MDP document https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/
Link to our community promotion document- McMinnville – a community for a great life! – http://fpcmcminnvilletn.org/