Association Mission Strategist Full Time

Association Mission Strategist (AMS) – Concord Baptist Association

About the Concord Baptist Association

The Concord Baptist Association (CBA) is a collaborative network of 55 Southern Baptist churches in Rutherford County, TN, fulfilling the mission of God locally and globally through strengthening, starting, and sending congregations.

CBA churches represent a broad range of ministry contexts, including urban, suburban, rural, multi-generational, and ethnically diverse congregations. As Rutherford County and the greater Middle Tennessee area continue to grow, the CBA cooperates with these churches to engage both long-time residents and new families. Together, we partner to encourage pastors, equip leaders, strengthen and revitalize existing churches, and plant new congregations in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions. 

Our values include:

Collaboration – Partner for greater ministry & work together to support, encourage, and pray for one another. (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Ephesians 4:16; Nehemiah 4:6)
Resourcing – Add value by helping churches accomplish their mission. (2 Corinthians 8; Matthew 20:28)
Future Focused – Assist local churches to position themselves to evangelize and disciple present and future generations. (Psalms 78:6; Psalms 22:30; Isaiah 43:18–19;    1 Corinthians 9:19–23)
Diversity – Embrace our responsibility to engage and celebrate the ethnic diversity in our area through existing and new churches. (Matthew 28:18–20; Revelation 7:9;  Revelation 14:6–7)
Kingdom Focused – Place kingdom advancement at the forefront of serving our local community in charity while preserving Scriptural and doctrinal truth that moves us forward in the gospel. (Matthew 6:31–33; Acts 28:23, 30–31)

After prayerful consideration and seeking the leading of the Holy Spirit, the AMS search committee is seeking a full-time candidate who meets the following character and competency criteria.

Character

A professing Christian through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior that is evidenced through living the regenerate new life (John 3)
Demonstrable growth in spiritual maturity, strong moral character, and a vibrant Christian life (2 Cor 5:17; Gal 5:22-23)
Meets the biblical qualifications for a Pastor/Elder in the local church as the AMS will regularly support pastors and preach in local CBA churches (1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)
Doctrinal faithfulness through affirmation of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 edition

Skills/Experience

Pastoral experience in Southern Baptist churches or entities
Strong understanding of Southern Baptist life and leadership, with engagement at the associational, state, and national levels
Demonstrated ability to lead and serve within the cooperative “big tent” of Southern Baptist life, including churches of diverse sizes, ministry philosophies, and cultural expressions while maintaining doctrinal integrity
Graduate-level seminary degree from a biblically faithful, accredited theological seminary

The AMS will lead the effort to strengthen, start, and send churches of the CBA in the following ways:

CARE:

Build relationships with Pastors and Staff of CBA churches.
Commit to pray for Pastors and Staff.
Minister to Pastors and Staff families.
Foster relationships between churches for encouragement and growth.

COACH:

Aid in exploring pastoral vision and the future of the church.
Assist in defining priorities or next steps for Pastors, Staff, or Lay Leaders.
Support Pastors and Staff to thrive in their ministries as they serve churches. 
Help Pastors and Staff have clear avenues to stir Great Commission work in our area and globally.
Support CBA Staff, Teams, & Committees as they execute their strategic objectives.

CONNECT:

Resource leadership development for Pastors, Staff, and Lay Leaders.
Ensure the training and equipping of future Church Planters and Pastors in collaboration with the local church and the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB).
Create opportunities where Pastors and Staff can be encouraged and connect with    one another.
Network with City and County leaders.

COUNSEL:

Evaluate resources alongside church leaders.
Assist in conflict management as needed.
Help churches move toward healthy multiplication and mission efforts.
Guide churches who are taking steps toward health.
Foster the revitalization of churches through partnership and intentional coaching.

COLLABORATE:

Use strategy and partnerships to assess churches and their communities.
Create unique plans of action based on each situation.
Be intentionally involved while executing plans.
Work with other churches and ministries in the area to advance the Gospel.

What It’s Like to Live in Rutherford County, TN

Located just southeast of Nashville along the booming I-24 corridor, Rutherford County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. Driven by strong family growth and expanding neighborhoods, the population is projected to skyrocket from approximately 392,000 to more than 476,000 over the next decade. This rapid expansion is backed by a thriving economy fueled by major employers in healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, and technology, alongside a massive next-generation presence at Middle Tennessee State University.

Spanning urban centers, growing suburbs, and rural communities, this dynamic region allows local churches to engage a wide range of demographics and ministry contexts. The combination of explosive residential growth and economic vitality creates an urgent, unparalleled landscape for strategic evangelism, church revitalization, and church planting.

How to Apply

Email your resume, cover letter, and video/link of recent teaching or preaching to the AMS Search Committee at  [email protected]. Deadline for applications is August 31, 2026.