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Holston Baptist Association
Summer Intern 2026
Johnson City, TN
Part-Time
The Holston Baptist Association (HBA) is offering an 8-week paid summer internship for young adults who are discerning a call to vocational ministry. This internship is designed to provide broad, hands-on ministry experience while offering intentional discipleship, mentorship, and exposure to the work of local churches and ministry partners across East Tennessee.
Overview
HBA Summer Interns will serve alongside local Southern Baptist churches and partner ministries, assisting with a wide range of ministry activities throughout the summer. Interns will gain practical experience in church-based ministry, evangelism, and community outreach while receiving training and discipleship under the leadership of HBA staff.
This internship is ideal for 18-25 year old men and women who desire to explore or clarify a calling to vocational ministry, whether in pastoral ministry, missions, church staff roles, or para-church ministry.
Responsibilities
Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
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Assisting with Vacation Bible Schools and children’s ministry
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Supporting youth ministry activities and events
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Participating in evangelism and community outreach
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Helping with ministry event setup and logistics
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Serving with inner-city ministry at the Johnson City Baptist Center
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Participating in a mission trip, as opportunities allow
Interns rotate between churches, ministries, and events throughout the summer and should expect a variety of ministry contexts and assignments.
Schedule & Commitment
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Interns should expect this internship to be their primary summer commitment.
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Average workload is approximately 20–25 hours per week, though hours may vary significantly from week to week.
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Assignments may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional extended ministry days.
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Weekly schedules will be provided no less than 21 days in advance.
Compensation & Requirements
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Compensation: $250 weekly stipend, paid by check
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Housing is not provided
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Interns must have reliable transportation and be able to travel throughout East Tennessee (mileage is not reimbursed)
Qualifications
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Must be a professing Christian and a member of a Southern Baptist–affiliated church (HBA churches preferred but not required)
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Ability to articulate, or be actively discerning, a call to vocational ministry
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Willingness to affirm and abide by a covenant
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Prior ministry experience is helpful but not required
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by March 11, 2026.
Pastoral Positions
Cherokee Baptist Church
Bi-Vocational Senior Pastor
Jonesborough, Tennessee
Part-Time
Please send resume, references and cover letter (experience and vision) to Cherokee Baptist Church, 143 Mayberry Rd. Jonesborough, TN 37659. ATTN: Pastor Search Committee or via email: cherokeepastorsearch@gmail.com.
Piney Flats First Baptist Church
Senior Pastor
Piney Flats, Tennessee
Full-Time
Click here for full job description. Please send information to apply to Piney Flats First Baptist Church, 100 Cherry Rd, Piney Flats, Tn 37686. ATTN: Kathy Smith. or via email to mkbarnes357@gmail.com.
Choptack Baptist Church
Senior Pastor
Rogersville, Tennessee
Bivocational
Choptack Baptist Church in Rogersville, TN is searching for a Bivocational Pastor. Five years of pastoral experience is preferred. Resumes may be submitted to Choptack Baptist Church, Pastor Search Committee, 5456 Hwy 66N, Rogersville, TN 37857. For more information and to receive a list of duties and requirements, you may contact the search committee at (423) 754-5832 or choptackmbc@gmail.com.
Ministry Staff
First Baptist Church Blountville
Children’s Pastor (Male) or Children’s Director (Female)
Blountville, TN
Full-Time
Position Overview:
First Baptist Church Blountville, a Tennessee Southern Baptist congregation located in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Blountville, Tennessee, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Children’s Pastor/Director to lead our children’s ministry with a heart for God and a commitment to serve. The ideal candidate will embody strong Christian values, possess leadership skills, and be deeply committed to the spiritual growth of children within our church community and the broader Blountville area. This position is salaried and full-time, serving a congregation of 350 active members, which requires the pastor/director to be located in the Tri-Cities, TN/ Southwest, VA area. You might be wondering, what’s it really like at our church? Simply stated, at First Baptist Church Blountville, we’re all about Jesus. You won’t be met with shame, guilt, or condemnation. Our church is made up of imperfect people with every kind of story imaginable. Want to know the best part? No matter what you’ve been through or what questions you might have about God and faith, our church is a place where you’ll find the love, grace, and forgiveness Jesus gives to everyone. From children through adults, there is a ministry and place here for all! Over 190 years ago, the charter members of First Baptist Church Blountville met to form this church. In doing so, they invested their life, gifts, and talents in a ministry to the people who live in this community. Today our goals are the same, to do all that we can to minister to as many as we can. The purpose of First Baptist Church is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ by witnessing to the lost, discipling the saved, ministering to needs, and promoting Christian fellowship. For additional information about the congregation and how it serves Jesus Christ, please refer to the church website at https://fbcbtn.com.
First Baptist Church Greeneville
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Greeneville, TN
Full-Time
Principle Function:
The position of Director of Children and Family Ministries has as its
primary purpose the development of a comprehensive plan to minister to the children of First
Baptist Church and their families (PreK-5
th).
General Functions:
1. Displays a spirit of Christian love, fellowship and harmony in all associations with
the pastor, staff and the congregation.
2. Develop and pursue ongoing, authentic relationships with parents enabling effective
ministry.
3. Pursues current and latest preschool/children’s methods and procedures through
personal study and education and training as related to preschool, children and family
ministry.
4. Oversee children’s discipleship and community outreach programs.
5. Develop and lead the preschool and children’s committees and serve as an ex-officio
member and as a resource person.
6. Participates in visitation and other ministerial opportunities as it relates to children
and families.
7. Serve as the direct supervisor of the Assistant Director of Children and Family
Ministries.
8. Serve as the direct supervisor of the Director of Mother’s Day out.
9. Responsible to the Senior Pastor.
10. Works in cooperation with and supports other staff members in planning, scheduling,
and developing the ministries of FBC.
11. Assists in the daily functions of FBC.
12. Attends all scheduled staff meetings.
13. Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the Cooperative Program and is
willing to become or already is a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.
Responsibilities:
A. Sunday School and Preschool Extended Session
1. Work with the Associate Pastor of Administration and Education to:
• Enlist Preschool and Children’s Division Directors through the
Nominating Committee and assist the Division Directors in enlisting
teachers.
• Assure that the necessary literature, visual aids, equipment, resource
persons, and other materials are obtained and available to teachers as
needed for Sunday School and Extended Sessions.
2. Provide encouragement and guidance for teachers in the preschool and
children’s departments.
3. Plan, promote, supervise and evaluate the activities that will enhance the
effectiveness of the preschool, children and family ministries, and the transition to
the youth program.
4. Overall supervision of extended session teaching including the selecting of
suitable materials, training and scheduling for each age level.
B. Mission & Outreach Programs
1. Oversee VBS in planning, scheduling, enlisting and training teachers and
follow-up.
2. Work with RA’s and GA’s Director in planning and promoting RA’s, GA’s, and
Mission Friends.
C. Spiritual Discipleship and Training
1. Provide regular and systematic training for teachers
2. Plan and promote a year-round preschool/children’s program for both social
and spiritual growth that could include such activities as: day camps, special Bible
study, family retreats, fellowships, recreational activities, summer discipleship
training, etc.
3. Provide training for children who make professions of faith (ex. Children’s
New Member class).
4. Provide regular and systematic training for teachers.
D. Other Responsibilities
1. Prepare and submit an annual budget request for preschool and children’s
program activities to the Finance Committee and administer it.
2. Ensure that childcare is made available for church services and other special
events as deemed necessary by interviewing, screening and training for volunteers
and paid staff.
3. Comply with FBC Greeneville safety/security protocol and train volunteers to
implement upgrades as necessary in conjunction with the security committee.
Job Qualifications for Director of Children and Family Ministries
• Experience in Children’s Ministry: Previous experience leading or coordinating
children’s programs in a church or similar setting.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise staff and volunteers, plan programs, and manage
budgets.
• Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with children, parents,
volunteers, and church leadership.
• Organizational Skills: Skilled in planning, scheduling, and overseeing multiple
programs and events.
• Team-Oriented: Works well with staff and committees to achieve ministry goals.
• Dependable & Flexible: Reliable in fulfilling responsibilities and adaptable to changing
needs.
• Background Check: Must pass a church-required background screening.
• Faith Commitment: Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and is willing to
become or already is a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.
• Preferred: Ordained pastor or ministry leader with experience in family and children’s
ministry.
First Baptist Church Greeneville
Assistant Director of Children and Family Ministrries
Greeneville, TN
Part-Time
Principle Function:
The position of Assistant Director of Children and Family Ministries has as its primary purpose to assist in the development of a comprehensive plan to minister to the children of First Baptist Church and their families (PreK-5th) focusing on birth through Kindergarten.
General Functions:
1. Responsible to the Director of Children and Family Ministries.
2. Displays a spirit of Christian love, fellowship and harmony in all associations with
the pastor, staff and the congregation.
3. Pursues current and latest preschool/children’s methods and procedures through
personal study and education and training related to preschool, children and family
ministry.
4. Assist the Director of Children and Family Ministries in children’s discipleship and
community outreach programs.
5. Develop and pursue ongoing, authentic relationships with parents enabling effective
ministry.
6. Works in cooperation with and supports the Director of Children and Family
Ministries in planning, scheduling, and developing the ministries of FBC.
7. Participates in visitation and other ministerial opportunities as it relates to children
and families focusing on birth through Kindergarten.
8. Serve as an ex-officio member and as a resource person of the preschool and
children’s committees.
9. Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the Cooperative Program and is
willing to become or already is a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.
Responsibilities:
A. Sunday School and Preschool Extended Session
1. Assure that the necessary literature, visual aids, equipment, resource persons,
and other materials are obtained and distributed to teachers as needed.
2. Collaborate with the Director of Children and Family Ministries to enlist
Preschool and Children’s Division Directors through the Nominating
Committee and assist the Division Directors in enlisting teachers.
3. Provide encouragement and support for teachers in the preschool and
children’s departments focusing on birth through Kindergarten.
4. Plans and promotes the activities for the preschool department through
collaboration with the Director of Children and Family Ministries.
5. Recruits, manages, and schedules the volunteers of the extended session and greeters for the department desk.
B. Mission & Outreach Programs
1. Assists the Director of Children and Family Ministries in VBS planning,
scheduling, and enlisting teachers and volunteers.
2. Work with RA’s and GA’s Director in planning and promoting Mission
Friends.
3. Recruits, manages, and schedules the volunteers of Wednesday night sessions,
childcare, and greeters for the department desk.
C. Spiritual Discipleship and Training
1. Assists the Director of Children and Family Ministries to plan and promote a
year-round preschool program for both social and spiritual growth.
D. Other Responsibilities
1. Keep parents informed about educational programs and other events for
preschoolers and children. Examples might include newsletters, quarterly
parent meetings, etc.
2. Assist Church Librarian in promoting and maintaining the existing preschool/
children’s library.
3. Comply with FBC Greeneville safety/security protocol.
Job Qualifications for Part-Time Assistant Director of Children and Family Ministries
• Childcare Experience: Previous experience working with preschool-aged children
(birth through Kindergarten) in a church, daycare, or similar setting.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with
children, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to plan, schedule, and manage volunteers and
activities.
• Team Player: Works well in cooperation with the Director of Children and Family
Ministries and other church staff.
• Dependable & Flexible: Reliable in fulfilling responsibilities and adaptable to
changing needs.
• Background Check: Must pass a church-required background screening.
Doe River Baptist Church
Music Director
Elizabethton, TN
Part-Time
Doe River Baptist Church (Elizabethton, TN) is seeking someone who is eager to share their gift of music as a part-time Music Director.
Expectations
The Music Director will:
- Work with the Pastor and musicians to facilitate and support praise and worship.
- Attend church services and related activities.
- Plan ahead to provide musicians and church secretary lists of songs in a timely manner allowing for practice and bulletin publication.
- Plan and direct regular musical practices.
- Incorporate and welcome musicians within the congregation to participate in the music ministry of our church. (Specials, adding instruments to the praise team, choir, etc.)
- Prepare a balanced mixture of traditional hymns and contemporary music.
- Keep the weekly music fresh and filled with variety.
- Share a vision of church growth and be willing to help achieve this goal.
Position Requirements
The Music Director must:
- Have a personal relationship with the Lord.
- Be filled with the Spirit.
- Have experience in a church setting.
- Be willing to listen, lead, and follow.
- Possess and exhibit musical ability.
- Be familiar with both traditional hymns and contemporary worship music.
- Be willing and able to work with a multi-generational congregation
Other
The ability to read music and play an instrument is a plus!
Please send a resume, references, and a letter of introduction describing your experiences and your vision for this position to: Doe River Baptist Church, Music Search Committee, 113 Avon Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643, or doeriverbapt@hotmail.com.
First Baptist Church Jonesborough
Director of Children’s Ministry
Jonesborough, TN
Part-Time
Up to 12 hours per week, subject to increased hours as needed.
Function:
The Director Children/Youth Ministry is responsible for overseeing and equipping a Christ-centered children’s ministry that aligns with the spiritual and personal needs of churched and un-churched children and young people. It coordinates the efforts and performs administrative duties for Children’s Church, Wednesday night Missions, special events and seasonal programs for ages (K-5th grade). This role exists to disciple children, support families and equip volunteers to nurture children in their spiritual growth.
Salary:
Based upon ability, skill level and experience.
To apply, please email resumes to secretaryfbcj@gmail.com or mail to 201 E. Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
Worship Leader
Kingsport, TN
Part-Time
Position: Part-Time Worship Leader
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt from Overtime
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Compensation: Approximately 15 hours a week (Hourly rate to be determined at hire)
The Primary Mission Statement for the Part-Time Worship Leader is to lead and grow the worship ministry of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. We currently practice a blended worship style, led mainly by a praise band.
Position Requirements:
- Recommended but not required to possess a degree in Worship Studies or a Secular music degree.
- Prefer someone with at least two years’ experience in leading corporate worship.
- Support and assist in developing and communicating the church’s vision and mission.
- Continue to grow and mature as a Godly person of integrity.
- Pursue being a Christ follower to model and mentor those in his/her charge, including receiving and participating in Christian accountability befitting the leadership role.
- Knowledgeable in various styles of Baptist worship.
- Proficient in relating Biblical Scripture and themes to worship services’ musical selections.
- Possess the ability and personality to work effectively with people having varying degrees of musical ability in a patient, caring, guiding manner.
- Possess practical teaching skills, leadership ability, motivational style, and a sense of creativity.
- Satisfactory Report on Background Check required for this position.
- Adheres to, and is committed to follow, the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the Constitution and Bylaws of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, and is willing to support the direction of the Southern Baptist Convention in accordance with Church Polity.
- Must be available for Sunday services and planned practices, unless otherwise excused in advance.
Principle Responsibilities and Duties:
- Start services on time, and work with the speaker to keep the service to a reasonable time.
- Direct the worship band and other music ministries to establish a performance and practice schedule.
- Express creativity in leading the creation and implementation of new worship opportunities that align with the mission and vision of Colonial Heights Baptist Church.
- Involvement in developing the congregations’ individual gifts and abilities in areas of vocals, instrumental, and creative arts.
- Schedule special music and musicians for services and special programs.
- Provide leadership in scheduling and promoting special music events and concerts.
- Develop and administer an annual budget for the worship ministry in accordance with the financial policies of the church.
- Work in conjunction with the IT/Sound Team to recommend updates and needed changes to the technical and sound ministry.
- Verifying that the IT/Sound team has coverage with trained individuals for all services.
- Serve as staff liaison and resource for other ministries (Children’s Worship, Youth Worship)
Note: The above list identifies broad areas of the position’s responsibilities. Related specific tasks, if deemed essential, have been recorded and are maintained by the personnel committee and leadership of the church.
Trinity Baptist Church
Administrative Assistant
Jonesborough, TN
Full-Time
Trinity Baptist Church is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a willingness to serve the staff and church body. This position would be full-time with health benefits.
TN Baptist Children’s Homes
Foster Care Case Manager
East Tennessee
Full-Time
We are currently hiring a Foster Care Case Manager for our Kingsport office. This position will require travel to oversee foster families and placements in other areas of East Tennessee including, but not limited to Morristown/Dandridge/Mountain City. Applicant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in social work, sociology, psychology, education, or related field and one (1) year of pertinent experience in the human services field with children or in a residential treatment setting. Volunteer experience, practicum and intern experiences in programs/facilities that work with children and families may be counted as pertinent work experience. A master’s degree in the social sciences may be substituted for the one year of work experience. The qualified applicant is a person of proven character and integrity, and an active member of a local evangelical church with a recommendation from the pastor of that church. Please send inquiries or resumes to kmorgan@tennesseechildren.org.
First Baptist Church, Baileyton
Music Ministry Leader Intern
Greeneville, TN
Part-Time
We are praying and looking for a young Christian man or woman to fulfill this paid music ministry position.
Responsibilities:
- Select, arrange and lead God-honoring songs for the Sunday morning worship service.
- Email lyrics to the sound and media
team - Incorporate other church musicians and singers
- Coordinate songs with the pastor.
The person in this position can lead worship with a praise team, choir, ensemble, or band. The music ministry leader intern will have the freedom to seek the will of God and incorporate the giftedness of members of the church body for the Sunday morning worship service.
Click Here to view the full posting online.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Pastor Tanner Mundy at
tannermundy@gmail.com.
East Watauga Avenue Baptist Church
Piano Player
Johnson City, TN
Part-Time
Approximately 2 hours/week
Sunday mornings & Choir Practice
For more information or to submit resume/application contact: Pastor Michael Chatman at (423) 268-4800 or
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
Ministry Assistant
Kingsport, TN
PART-TIME
Approximately 16 hours per week, typically Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with some ability to adjust based on church and employee needs. Duties: managing phones, door access, messages, computer-related tasks such as website maintenance, managing social media postings, and generating custom graphics for mailings and bulletin boards. Send resumes to 108 Colonial Heights Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663 to the attention of the Personnel Committee.
First Baptist Church, Fall Branch
Minister of Music
Fall Branch, TN
PART-TIME
First Baptist Church of Fall Branch seeks a part time Minister of Music to lead Christ-Centered worship, blending traditional hymns and contemporary praise. Responsibilities include directing the choir, overseeing musicians, recruiting volunteers, and planning worship services in collaboration with the Pastor. Candidates should have a strong faith, a clear calling to music ministry, and leadership experience in worship and choir direction. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to FBFBMusicCommittee@gmail.com or by mail to First Baptist Church of Fall Branch at 1525 TN-93, Fall Branch, TN 37656
Calvary Baptist Church of Erwin
Worship Leader
Erwin, TN
Part-Time
“Calvary Erwin is collecting resumes for a part time Worship Leader position. Responsibilities will include leading worship for traditional/blended worship, recruiting volunteers, and working with a choir, among other things. You may send resumes to calvaryerwintn@gmail.com with Worship Leader Resume in the subject line.”