Pastor

The First Baptist Church in Essex, Connecticut is currently seeking a part time pastor. We are a beautiful historic church that embraces the needs of modern-day life.

We are a small, loving American Baptist congregation that is more like family. Many of us have grown up in this church or have been members for many years. We honor and cherish all who came before us. All are welcome into our community with love, compassion, and joy. We share our celebrations and concerns about ourselves, our families, the community, and our world at large each week during our Sunday service. We recently became a welcoming and affirming church which we feel best follows the teachings of Jesus.

Our church seeks a warm, energetic, compassionate spiritual leader who would like to be involved in the life of the church, its members and the community. We envision our worship leader to guide us in our personal relationship with God, challenging us to grow in our Biblical studies, and making it relevant in today’s world. Our pastor will have the opportunity to be active in our church through worship, church meetings, music, special events and outings. There is also an opportunity to participate in the community of the Interfaith group of local religious leaders and ABCCONN. A degree from an accredited college or seminary is required. Baptist ordination is preferred but not required.