Job Openings
Welcome to our Job Openings page! Our historic downtown Baptist church, proudly affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our ministry team. We currently have two exciting opportunities available for passionate individuals to serve in a vibrant, welcoming community. Please explore the positions below and consider joining us as we continue to grow and serve together.
(Openings as of March 2025)
Associate Minister/Director of Music and Worship
First Baptist Church of New Bern, NC is seeking a full time Associate Minister/Director of Music and Worship. This person will lead a well established music program that strives for excellence both in quality and effective, meaningful worship. This candidate will need to have broad experience in all types of church music to lead a multigenerational congregation. We are searching for an energetic individual who will be able to work effectively with children, youth and adults to find and develop gifts that will enable them to serve God through music. He/she will work closely with other pastoral staff to plan and coordinate worship and provide pastoral and spiritual support to the congregation. Click HERE for the full job description. First Baptist Church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and embraces women in the ministry and leadership positions.
How To Apply
Resumes or inquiries can be submitted to searchcommittee@fbchurch.com
no later than April 30, 2025.
2025 Summer Intern
First Baptist Church of New Bern is seeking a summer intern to support its Youth & Family Life Ministry. This hands-on role involves mentoring and leading youth in their faith journey through discipleship, outreach, and fellowship. The intern will assist in planning programs, organizing summer activities, and participating in mission trips and camps. Supervised by the Interim Youth Pastor, they will also help with worship planning and pastoral care. Applicants should have completed at least one year of seminary, demonstrate strong Christian leadership, and have access to transportation. Housing is provided for the summer.
Click HERE for the full job description.
First Baptist Church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and embraces women in the ministry and leadership positions.
How To Apply
Submit your resume (no more than 2 pages) and references (no more than 3) via email to richard@fbchurch.com no later than April 25, 2025.
Associate Pastor for Youth and Family Life
First Baptist Church of New Bern, NC, is seeking a personable initiative-taker for a full-time position of Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Life. Responsibilities include an active pastoral concern for the youth (11-18) and their parents, being available to all parties, including parents, for counsel. The candidate should advocate for the youth, communicating often with the congregation about the hopes, concerns, and activities of the youth. The person will recruit, train, and motivate involvement from the parents of youth and other adults of the church. He/she will also offer numerous mission opportunities. The candidate must model a Christian lifestyle while creating an environment that encourages, educates, and excites youth to love and to seek first the Kingdom of God. The candidate will also fill additional pastoral duties as needed and develop and promote activities for the Family Life Center at FBC. These regular activities should foster Christian personal growth, evangelistic outreach, and fellowship among the congregation. Preferences include a master’s degree, counseling training related to youth and families, and previous work experience in youth ministry.
Click HERE for the full job description.
First Baptist Church is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and embraces women in the ministry and leadership positions.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit resumé, references, and cover letter to youthandfamilylife@fbchurch.com.