PASTOR

Rutledge Falls Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist congregation located in rural Middle Tennessee, averaging approximately 200 in Sunday morning worship. Our church has a healthy, multi-generational congregation with a strong and growing presence of children and youth.

Rutledge Falls was established over 130 years ago. Over the years, God has graciously provided a debt-free, beautiful facility, giving us many opportunities for ministry, growth, and outreach. We are a Bible-centered, mission-minded church that affirms the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and is committed to the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. We are active partners with the Southern Baptist Convention, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, and the Duck River Baptist Association.

The Opportunity

The Full-Time Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader and shepherd of the church, leading a growing, multi-generational congregation. This role is ideal for a man who:

• Loves expository preaching and teaching God’s Word
• Has a strong passion for evangelism and reaching the lost
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively disciple members to become more mature followers of Christ
• Has a clear, intentional approach to increasing member engagement and participation
• Is proactive in developing strategies to reach guests and connect them into the life of the church
• Values and supports a strong families ministry, including children and youth
• Is energized by leading a church with both strong heritage and future potential
• Leads with humility, conviction, and vision

 Primary Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching
• Shepherding & Pastoral Care
• Evangelism & Community Engagement
• Leadership & Vision
• Church Administration

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of salvation in Jesus Christ
• A clear calling to pastoral ministry
• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000)
• Biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5
• Strong commitment to the authority and inerrancy of Scripture
• Proven ability to preach and teach effectively
• A shepherd’s heart with relational and approachable leadership style
• Demonstrated ability to lead in evangelism, outreach, and church growth strategies

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Minimum 2-week vacation annually
• After 5 years of service, 30-day sabbatical available
• Off campus parsonage brick home 4 bed, 2.5 bath

*For a more detailed job description, please see our website at www.rutledgefalls.com

If you are interested please submit a resume with references as well as website address with recent sermons and submit to rfbcpastorsearchteam@gmail.com .