Placement

Independent Baptist Churches in New England searching for a Senior Pastor.

CONNECTICUT

Bethel Baptist Church was founded in 1976. We are celebrating 50 years of ministry by spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and by edifying the saints (Matthew 28:19-20). We are located in Prospect, CT, a quiet community of 9,500 residents. Prospect shares borders with the city of Waterbury (116,000), Naugatuck (32,000), Cheshire (29,000), and Bethany (5,300). We are an Independent Fundamental Baptist church deeply rooted, grounded, and directed by the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit, and by the absolute truth of God's Word in the Authorized King James Bible (KJV). Our sprawling church facility includes a large sanctuary for worship with a baptismal tank, fellowship hall and kitchen, nursery, classrooms for children ministries, offices, a prophet chamber, a small gymnasium, and an ample parking lot with large surrounding grounds (no parsonage). Our church has been shepherded by four (4) Pastors over the years who were supported by the freewill offerings of the assembly. We enjoy singing the old-time Gospel Hymns from our Hymn Books. We currently support 10 missionaries. Recently, our beloved Pastor of 22 years was called to glory to be with the Lord in June 2026. This leads us to our search for a pastor, a man chosen by God to continue His ministry at Bethel. The church is currently overseen by our two (2) Elders who are members of our Pulpit Committee. Our current assembly is mostly older saints, including a number of widows. Our Sunday morning service averages about 55 in attendance. Recently, God has blessed us with new couples as well as younger adults. The new Pastor must meet the qualifications that are clearly stated in 1Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 along with having an unwavering conviction to study and to preach from the King James version of the Bible. It is important for the candidate to be willing to be bi-vocational to start. If God is directing you to candidate for the senior pastor position at Bethel Baptist Church, please send resume with references including your Statement of Faith to ej_allen@outlook.com

MAINE

Faith Baptist Church in Orono, Maine is seeking a pastor after the retirement of the previous pastor of 20 years. The church only uses the KJV, worships with traditional music, and averages 40 in attendance (good mix of ages). The church has a good spirit and a desire to serve the Lord under the leadership of their next pastor. This position is full-time and includes a housing allowance. Orono is located just north of Bangor and is home to the University of Maine. Interested candidates should complete the preliminary questionnaire on the Pastoral Search page on the church website.

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MAINE

Burnham Baptist Church in Burnham, Maine is seeking a pastor. The church is independent, uses the KJV for teaching and preaching, worships with traditional music, and averages 30 in attendance (mostly older congregation with one younger family). Ministries of the church include supporting missionaries, a weekly ladies Bible study, and VBS. The church is debt-free and financially stable. Compensation for this position will be considered full-time depending on the needs of the incoming pastor. The church is looking forward to serving the Lord under the leadership of their next pastor. Interested candidates should email a resume (including testimony, doctrinal statement, references, and sermon links if available) to ncota@usa.com.

MAINE

Bradford Baptist Church in Bradford, Maine is seeking a pastor. The church uses the KJV for teaching and preaching, worships with a blend of traditional and modern music, and averages 90-100 in attendance (mix of ages). The church is actively engaged in local and foreign missions. Ministries include VBS, a jail ministry to two county jails, Operation Christmas Child, and a monthly men’s prayer breakfast. The church is debt-free and the facilities are in good condition. Compensation for this position includes a full-time salary and a 3 bed/2 bath parsonage. The church is located in central Maine, 250 miles north of Boston. Interested candidates should email a resume (including testimony, doctrinal statement, references, and sermon links if available) to sroberts877@gmail.com.

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MAINE

West Hampden Baptist Church located in Hampden, Maine is seeking a qualified pastor. The church prefers a family man with a heart to reach the lost in the community and around the world. The church teaches and preaches from the KJV, worship is traditional, and averages 5o-60 in attendance. The church is debt free, owns 28 acres, and the facilities are in excellent condition. Hanmpden is 15 minutes or 6-7 miles south of Bangor, has a growing population of about 7,800 which provides ample outreach opportunities. To learn more about WHBC and its ministries, visit their website by clicking the link below. Interested candidates should email a resume, that includes your testimony, doctrinal statement, references, and sermon links if available to racheverie@aol.com

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SOUTH LIBERTY ONLINE

MAINE

South Liberty Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor to lead our church and continue the work God has established in our community. We are an independent Baptist church that uses the King James Version for preaching and teaching. Our worship is traditional in nature, while also incorporating some modern hymns and conservative praise and worship music.

Located in Liberty, Maine, South Liberty Baptist Church serves a rural Mid-coast Maine community surrounded by small towns, lakes, and outdoor recreation. Liberty is conveniently located between the Augusta and Belfast areas and is within driving distance of Camden, Rockland, and Maine's coast. The area offers the benefits of small-town and rural living while still providing reasonable access to larger communities, shopping, healthcare, and other services.

Our Sunday morning attendance averages approximately 80, with a healthy mix of children, young families, middle-aged adults, and senior saints. We are blessed with an active congregation and several outreach ministries that provide opportunities to serve and share the Gospel throughout our local community. The church also has a heart for missions and faithfully supports several missionaries.

South Liberty Baptist Church operates a Christian school that serves families in our church and surrounding community. The school participates in an interscholastic sports program, and our church property includes a gymnasium that supports school athletics as well as church and community activities.

The church is debt-free and financially stable, with facilities that provide a strong foundation for continued ministry and growth. We are seeking a full-time pastor, and the compensation package includes a four-bedroom, two-full-bath parsonage located on the church grounds.

We are prayerfully seeking the man God would have to shepherd our congregation—someone who loves the Lord and His Word, has a heart for people, is committed to sound biblical preaching and teaching, and desires to reach our community with the Gospel while leading and strengthening the ministries God has already established.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, personal testimony, doctrinal statement, references, and sermon links or recordings if available to southlibertybaptist@gmail.com.

MASSACHUSETTS

First Bible Baptist Church in Gardner, Massachusetts is seeking a bi-vocational pastor. The church is independent Baptist, only uses the KJV, has traditional music, and averages 20-30 in attendance (variety of ages). This is a healthy church that holds regular Bible studies for men, ladies, and young people and is actively spreading the Gospel in their community. Gardner has a population of 20,000 and has several other towns nearby. Interested candidates should send a resume (including Statement of Faith and references) to mkgionet@aim.com.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

Tri-State Bible Baptist Church is seeking candidates for its Senior Pastor position. TSBBC is located in Chesterfield, New Hampshire (3,552 population), which is in the southwestern part of the state, borders Brattleboro VT, and is near the Massachusetts border. Total population of the contiguous towns is about 60,000. TSBBC was formed 13 years ago by the merger of 2 neighboring like minded Baptist churches. It is an Independent Baptist church that uses the KJV Bible and primarily sings traditional hymns. Located on six acres of land, the property is debt-free and has great exposure to major routes through the area. The congregation is made of a blend of families with young children, teens, middle-aged adults, and seniors. Average attendance on Sunday morning is 45-50 people. TSBBC has four services a week, including Sunday School for various ages, Sunday AM and Sunday Afternoon service, along with a midweek service. The church has various outreach ministries including the yearly county fair, the local 1st responder community (2 or 3 times a year), and a local nursing home (once a month). TSBBC is the sending church for 2 missionary families and contributes to the support of 12 others.

The person that becomes the Pastor of TSBBC will need to be bi-vocational until the church is able to provide a full-time salary. It is preferred that the candidate has ministry experience, academic and/or ordination credentials, and is married. It is required that the candidate is male (birth), uses the King James Bible for preaching and teaching, and has a heart for people in New England. The Pastor is responsible for congregational care, preaching weekly services, teaching Sunday School, administering the ordinances (Lord’s Supper and Baptism), and possibly scheduling guest preachers or special events. Pay includes weekly compensation and potential housing allowance.

The hiring process includes the submission of a resume, cover letter, and doctrinal statement to the pulpit committee. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the committee to schedule a screening interview via the telephone. Continuation in the process may include a full committee interview, sermon submission, church visit, or whatever the committee deems necessary. Interested candidates should email ramoline@myfairpoint.net with the above information.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

Pelham Baptist Church of Pelham, NH is seeking its next pastor. The Lord led my family and I to this work when it was 6 months old and He has allowed me to serve as its pastor for 4 years. However, the Lord is now leading my family and I to serve in another ministry. We will be leaving PBC at the end of June.

Pelham Baptist uses the KJV and is traditional in its music. Our average attendance on Sunday morning is 15-20, and we support 5 missionaries. We currently meet in a renovated storefront in a central location in town. The church is located in an area surrounded by thousands of people, and is approximately 30 minutes north of Boston, Massachusetts. The potential for growth is unlimited.

I will assist the pulpit committee over the next couple of months with the resumes of potential candidates. The church is able to provide a modest stipend, but this would be a bi-vocational position. We are praying and trusting the Lord to send the right man and family to shepherd PBC. Interested individuals can email a resume, doctrinal statement, and personal testimony to pastor@pelhambaptistchurch.com.

RHODE ISLAND

Heritage Baptist Church in Portsmouth, RI is seeking a senior pastor. Heritage was planted by Pastor Chris Baker and the Knotty Oak Baptist Church of Coventry, RI in 2018. If you are interested send resume, and statement of faith with references to Pastor Justin Martin at jmart2cor515@gmail.com

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VERMONT

Green Mountain Missionary Baptist Church located at 98 Killington Ave in Rutland, VT is prayerfully seeking the man God has chosen to be its next pastor. We are looking for a man with a pastor's heart, a man who walks daily with the Lord, loves the Word of God, and has a heart for souls. If you are prayerfully considering to candidate at GMMBC, you must be in agreement with our doctrinal statement, our church Covenant, and teach and preach from the King James Bible. Our Town is in the middle of our beautiful state with a total population of 15,807, according to the 2020 census. A full statement of Faith and a questionnaire will be sent upon request. Contact Tim Jones at plj661987@gmail.com