Vacancy Announcement
Full-Time Pastor
Opening Date: July 22, 2025
Closing Date: August 25, 2025
The Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church, Macon, GA. Pastoral Search Committee is accepting applications for the position of pastor. Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church has been in existence for over 130 years. The congregation is predominantly African American, and the church is in the Bartlett Crossing Area.
Position Title: Senior Pastor Position
The Senior Pastor provides leadership in worship, discipleship, outreach, and pastoral care while equipping members to grow in their faith and serve in ministry. Working in partnership with the deacons, ministry leaders, and staff, the Senior Pastor ensures that all church functions align with the church’s mission, vision, and core values. This role also includes staff supervision and representation of the church in the local community and broader Baptist associations. The Senior Pastor must model a Christ-centered life, demonstrate biblical integrity, and lead with humility, wisdom, and compassion.
Application Requirements and Process:
All interested and qualified persons must submit an initial Candidate Package by August 25, 2025, consisting of the following information:
- A cover letter
- A current resume that includes a summary of relevant ministry, professional, and educational experiences
- Copies of the ministerial license and ordination certificate
- Copies of transcripts for all degrees and graduate studies
- A recent headshot in color
- Names of four references (at least two clergy), your pastor, and one layperson (not from the same church) with contact information (email address and phone number)
- A statement of how you believe the church would benefit from your leadership and your vision for equipping Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church to thrive through the advancement of our mission and your vision
- Please provide (2)current sermons preached by you. Provide link to access sermons (Facebook, YouTube, etc.)
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of Pastoral experience or significant related experience, which includes experience in church administration (Assistant Pastor, Youth Pastor, Executive Pastor).
- Provide any additional information you would like to share with the Pastoral Search Committee
Candidates should send documents and candidate packages to either of the following:
Pastoral Search Committee
Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church
1180 Bartlett Street
Macon, GA 31204
or
Info@lizziechapel.org
Final candidates will be notified and may be asked to provide additional information later in the selection process and consent to a full background check, including criminal history.
For any questions about this posting, please email info@lizziechapel.org or call the church office at 478-746-0422.