PAYNE AVENUE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
2714 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37914 (865) 524-7234 Office (865) 522-0859 Fax
payneavebc@bellsouth.net
www.payneave.com
Pastor Search Announcement & Qualifications
Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist church has been in existence for 94 years. Currently, the active membership is approximately 120; there are 20 ministries. The church is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor who is called by God and equipped to effectively preach and teach the Word of God. The candidate must be able to fulfill the spiritual needs of the congregation through visitations, prayer, conducting weddings, funerals and administering the ordinances of the church. The candidate must also possess the biblical and spiritual qualities as outlined in Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1: 5-9.
Pastor Qualifications
- Be a licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist faith.
- Be a visionary with sound judgment and discernment.
- Have a minimum of five years (preferred) of pastoral experience.
- Have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited College/University and Theological Seminary training (preferred)
- Possess effective communication skills (written and oral).
- Growth oriented and pastoral care capability.
- Demonstrate financial awareness and responsibility.
- Committed to continuing education and development.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively with a congregation across all ages and gender.
- Possess effective administration skills and able to organize and lead staff.
- Three letters of recommendation (clergy, layperson, and personal).
- Copies of license, ordination, transcripts of educational accomplishments.
Application Submission Instructions
The following must be submitted by December 15, 2024:
- Resume
- Copy of license, ordination certificate, degrees, and any other certificates.
- CD or DVD of recent sermons and Bible teachings.
How to Submit the Application:
- Mail application package to:
Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
C/O Deacon Larry Robinson - Pulpit Search Committee
2714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37923
Phone: (865) 524-7234
OR Email Packet to:
payneavebc@att.net
ATTN : Deacon Larry Robinson (865) 924-7237