Senior Pastor
East Paris Baptist Church in Paris, TX is in need of a full-time Senior Pastor.
We are prayerfully seeking a follower of Christ who has a heart for Making Jesus Known and discipling believers in The Word to spread the Gospel and see spiritual growth in the church. Prospective candidates should review the church, community, and position information below, and email their resume and letter of interest to pastorsearchepbc@gmail.com to apply.
The Church
East Paris Baptist Church of Paris, TX is a church family that values biblical preaching, heartfelt worship, ministering to our community, and the advancement of the gospel above all. Established 84 years ago, we are members of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and have a strong and consistent reputation for Christian ministry and biblical teaching in Lamar County. We are also intentional to support local, national and global missions both financially and through mission trip involvement. Over the last 12 months, the average Sunday morning attendance has been 307, with 50
new members joining and 23 baptisms. While we currently have healthy student, children, and young family ministries with full-time ministers dedicated to these areas, our church is aging and desires a renewed focus on reaching younger adults and families. Our current pastor is retiring to spend more time with his family after a ministry career of over 40 years and faithfully leading our church for the last 7. EPBC consistently operates within budget and is on track to meet its $1.25M budget in 2026. There is no debt carried by the church, even after a sanctuary remodel and audio-visual update in 2025. In any given Sunday morning worship service, the majority of those in attendance will be 50 years of age and up. There are many unchurched young families in the community, and EPBC seeks to reach them with the
gospel of Christ and engage them in discipleship. Overall, EPBC is a warm and welcoming church family who is serious about the Great Commission and excited about what God will do through the leadership of our next Senior Pastor.
The Community
Paris, Texas is a historic city and the county seat of Lamar County. It is 1.5 hours from Dallas and home to over 25,000 people (51,000 in Lamar County), with a population of over 157,000 within a 30- minute radius. Key industries in the area are manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The median age of the community is 36 years old. There has been 6% job growth over the last 5 years, and housing cost and total cost of living are significantly below national averages. Paris has strong education and vocational opportunities, including Paris Junior College, which serves around 5,000 students offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and specialized
workforce training. East Texas A&M in Commerce, TX is just a short 35-minute commute, and there are multiple local school districts and private school options for primary and secondary education. Current enrollment in Lamar County public school districts is over 8,500 students. Through local schools and
recreational leagues and organizations, Paris has an active youth athletics and activities community. There are over 130 local churches and several community service organizations. Overall, Paris is a vibrant city and community.
The Senior Pastor
The East Paris Baptist Church family is searching for a pastor who is committed to the inerrancy and authority of the Bible, has a heart for evangelism and discipleship, and will lead our church with both biblical truth and love. We desire a man who is energetic and dynamic in his delivery and firm in his
conviction. He should be easily approachable, a skilled relationship builder, and an effective leader of the ministerial and support staff. The pastor should affirm his agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and be committed to operating under EPBC’s membership and cooperation with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. His character and demeanor should advance, magnify and glorify the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our church desires a pastor who will passionately reach and disciple young families, helping them
put down roots in our congregation, while also shepherding our seniors with genuine love, respect, and attentive care. We seek a pastor who understands that culture does not change the Word of God, but who will encourage and lead change within the church that is needed to reach and engage people within the current culture. Our next pastor should lead in casting the vision for our church in the coming years and
then engage and equip the church to put that vision into practice. We desire a pastor who can connect with young adults and families, and models faithful leadership in the home and allows that to overflow into his leadership at church. We prayerfully seek the man God is calling to EPBC to lead us in the next chapter of our long history!
To apply, candidates should email their resume and letter of interest to pastorsearchepbc@gmail.com.
We are prayerfully seeking a follower of Christ who has a heart for Making Jesus Known and discipling believers in The Word to spread the Gospel and see spiritual growth in the church. Prospective candidates should review the church, community, and position information below, and email their resume and letter of interest to pastorsearchepbc@gmail.com to apply.
The Church
East Paris Baptist Church of Paris, TX is a church family that values biblical preaching, heartfelt worship, ministering to our community, and the advancement of the gospel above all. Established 84 years ago, we are members of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and have a strong and consistent reputation for Christian ministry and biblical teaching in Lamar County. We are also intentional to support local, national and global missions both financially and through mission trip involvement. Over the last 12 months, the average Sunday morning attendance has been 307, with 50
new members joining and 23 baptisms. While we currently have healthy student, children, and young family ministries with full-time ministers dedicated to these areas, our church is aging and desires a renewed focus on reaching younger adults and families. Our current pastor is retiring to spend more time with his family after a ministry career of over 40 years and faithfully leading our church for the last 7. EPBC consistently operates within budget and is on track to meet its $1.25M budget in 2026. There is no debt carried by the church, even after a sanctuary remodel and audio-visual update in 2025. In any given Sunday morning worship service, the majority of those in attendance will be 50 years of age and up. There are many unchurched young families in the community, and EPBC seeks to reach them with the
gospel of Christ and engage them in discipleship. Overall, EPBC is a warm and welcoming church family who is serious about the Great Commission and excited about what God will do through the leadership of our next Senior Pastor.
The Community
Paris, Texas is a historic city and the county seat of Lamar County. It is 1.5 hours from Dallas and home to over 25,000 people (51,000 in Lamar County), with a population of over 157,000 within a 30- minute radius. Key industries in the area are manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The median age of the community is 36 years old. There has been 6% job growth over the last 5 years, and housing cost and total cost of living are significantly below national averages. Paris has strong education and vocational opportunities, including Paris Junior College, which serves around 5,000 students offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and specialized
workforce training. East Texas A&M in Commerce, TX is just a short 35-minute commute, and there are multiple local school districts and private school options for primary and secondary education. Current enrollment in Lamar County public school districts is over 8,500 students. Through local schools and
recreational leagues and organizations, Paris has an active youth athletics and activities community. There are over 130 local churches and several community service organizations. Overall, Paris is a vibrant city and community.
The Senior Pastor
The East Paris Baptist Church family is searching for a pastor who is committed to the inerrancy and authority of the Bible, has a heart for evangelism and discipleship, and will lead our church with both biblical truth and love. We desire a man who is energetic and dynamic in his delivery and firm in his
conviction. He should be easily approachable, a skilled relationship builder, and an effective leader of the ministerial and support staff. The pastor should affirm his agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and be committed to operating under EPBC’s membership and cooperation with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. His character and demeanor should advance, magnify and glorify the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our church desires a pastor who will passionately reach and disciple young families, helping them
put down roots in our congregation, while also shepherding our seniors with genuine love, respect, and attentive care. We seek a pastor who understands that culture does not change the Word of God, but who will encourage and lead change within the church that is needed to reach and engage people within the current culture. Our next pastor should lead in casting the vision for our church in the coming years and
then engage and equip the church to put that vision into practice. We desire a pastor who can connect with young adults and families, and models faithful leadership in the home and allows that to overflow into his leadership at church. We prayerfully seek the man God is calling to EPBC to lead us in the next chapter of our long history!
To apply, candidates should email their resume and letter of interest to pastorsearchepbc@gmail.com.
Church Administrator
East Paris Baptist Church
Administrator Job Description
Principal Function: The Administrator is responsible to the Pastor for providing leadership in all areas of church administration except those areas of responsibility which fall under the paid ministerial staff members. In the event of the absence of the Pastor and/or paid ministerial staff, the Church Administrator will assume their responsibilities of administration and pastoral care and duly delegate their duties, when possible, to appropriate surrogate leaders.
Job Classification: This position is a salaried full-time position.
Responsibilities:
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Principal Function: The Administrator is responsible to the Pastor for providing leadership in all areas of church administration except those areas of responsibility which fall under the paid ministerial staff members. In the event of the absence of the Pastor and/or paid ministerial staff, the Church Administrator will assume their responsibilities of administration and pastoral care and duly delegate their duties, when possible, to appropriate surrogate leaders.
Job Classification: This position is a salaried full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- To supervise all non-ministerial staff positions; provide annual job-performance evaluations
- To direct all day-to-day office operations
- To develop the church’s annual budget according to the church’s fiscal year; gather from program/ministry participants their budget requests; compile data for the Finance Committee; oversee the church’s annual budget to ensure that all expenditures are budgeted items
- To serve as the church’s purchasing agent; maintaining needed materials and goods as well as a comprehensive inventory of church property and equipment
- To create and direct the operation of the financial record system and modernize when appropriate
- To periodically evaluate the operational business plan to see what is working, not working, or needing adjustments
- To evaluate periodically the insurance needs of the church
- To periodically assess the efficacy of the church’s wage and salary structure, personnel practices, and fringe benefits, and make recommendations for change, when deemed appropriate, to the Personnel Committee
- To serve as the church’s chief compliance officer regarding church policies and procedures, as well as all relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
- To assist the chairman of the Finance Committee, when requested, in promoting stewardship matters for the church
- To oversee and coordinate the church security program, including but not limited to surveillance equipment and the Gatekeeper Ministry.
- To assist church leaders, long-range committee members, and outside consultants in assessing the need for additional church buildings
- To oversee campus space; assist in finding classrooms, meeting room, and special event space
- To establish and direct the maintenance program and housekeeping schedule
- To coordinate all special events with appropriate committee or ministry representative; be available, as needed, during weekends, nights, etc. to assist with special events
- To serve, or appoint a surrogate to serve, as a staff advisor to church committees
- To perform any other duties as requested by the Pastor
- A college degree related to business and/or finance; or other comparable business management or financial training or experience
- An acute ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly, both orally and in written form
- Excellent speaking skills, especially those pertaining to speaking confidently before large groups
- Exceptional skills of leadership and administration
- A working knowledge of computer software related to job requirement
- A commitment to biblical teachings and moral principles (i.e. tither, trustworthy, honest, etc.) both professionally and personally, and an ongoing effort to become and remain doctrinally sound
- A state of good physical health in order to be able to discharge duties properly, including an ability to walk, stand, and sit at times for extended periods of time
- Successful completion of criminal background, financial background, and sexual misconduct background checks
- Is an active member in good standing in a Southern Baptist Church
- Will be an active member and participant of East Paris Baptist Church
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