First Baptist Church of Ahoskie, NC

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Ahoskie (pronounced Ah-hoss-key), North Carolina, is prayerfully searching for a full-time senior pastor to lead a diverse multi-generational congregation. As we celebrate over 220 years of faithful ministry, we are looking for a humble, relational, Spirit-led, mission-minded pastor who genuinely loves all people and is committed to building authentic relationships within the church and throughout the surrounding community.

We are proudly affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) and CBF of North Carolina (CBFNC). Our church family includes 250 resident members, with a growing focus on young families and our many small children. We cherish our history of long-tenured pastors (only eight in the last 100 years) and seek a pastor who will continue this legacy of stability and spiritual leadership.

Similarly, our congregation is committed to caring for our pastor, so they can do the work to which God has called them. We offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your ministry experience and qualifications, including a salary, housing allowance, and retirement contribution ranging between $75,000-$105,000. We also offer health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Specific details will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Worship at FBC Ahoskie is traditional in style, with music playing a vital role in our services. We affirm the leadership of women in ministry at all levels, having ordained women as both deacons and ministers who have served in those capacities in significant numbers and roles.

We are looking for a pastor with strong communication and dynamic preaching skills who faithfully and thoughtfully proclaims God’s Word. A minister who values collaboration, provides consistent pastoral care, and builds relationships across generations will find First Baptist Ahoskie an eager partner. Our new pastor should also be prepared to assess and strengthen our staffing and governance structures to best serve our congregation and community.

Candidates should possess a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school and ideally have previous ministry experience. The successful candidate must possess and support historic Baptist convictions, embrace the mission and identity of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and be prepared to lead a congregation that values Baptist freedoms.

Learn more about FBC Ahoskie by clicking on the link to download the Church Profile.

First Baptist Ahoskie has retained Greenfields Church Consulting to help us navigate this search process. If you feel led to this exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply and discern with us how we can make a meaningful impact together.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Craig Janney via email at craig@greenfields.consulting. You will receive a confirmation email along with details on the next steps in the process once your application is received.

Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2026, but applications received before that date may be considered and acted upon by the Committee.