Job Opportunities

Come work for a congregation or a ministry of the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee! Current listings are below.

This page was last updated on April 15, 2024.

Solo PastorHistoric Franklin Presbyterian Church, Franklin. Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church (HFPC)  is seeking a full-time pastor. Located in the heart and literally situated at the crossroads of bustling downtown Franklin, Tennessee, we seek to continue and further our outreach into the community becoming known as a beacon of love and support, and a ready partner to serve alongside others. A warm and welcoming congregation, we are a church that empowers its members and is blessed to have a skilled session that takes the initiative to lead. This call will help complement the responsibilities of others by providing support and guidance that will allow those in staff/volunteer positions to grow and learn as they accomplish goals. HFPC became part of the PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 initiative in 2021 and continues to put feet to faith, hands to hope, and legs to love from the corner of Fifth and Main.  For more information, please contact Susan Henry, PNC Chair:  susan.henry888@gmail.com.   

Interim Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Franklin (posted April 12, 2024): The Interim Senior Pastor will report to the Session of the Church on a full-time basis, with the concurrence of the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee, for an initial period of up to 12 months. The Interim Senior Pastor will serve as head of staff, moderator of the Session, and will encourage the Pastor Nominating Committee to provide the Session with regular updates, referring all questions related to the pastoral search process to the Committee on Ministry liaison. The Interim Senior Pastor will seek to prepare the way for the coming of the next installed Senior Pastor. If interested, please provide full Presbyterian (USA) Information Form to Catherine Olson colson@fpcfranklin.org. For  additional questions contact: Jim Roberts jimroberts45@comcast.net or (615) 497-4682. For a full job description,  click here

Handbell Choir Director,Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church (posted January 16, 2024) . We are looking for a high-energy, upbeat individual to lead our handbell choir! The individual should serve the church’s music ministry in a way that is fun, grace-filled, exciting, and consistent with our mission and values, our Reformed theology, and our PCUSA polity. QUALIFICATIONS: Training in music with experience playing in a handbell choir preferred. Previous directing experience desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; effective and efficient planning and organizational skills. To apply: Send an email with resume to personnel.hfpc@gmail.com. Note in the subject line Handbell Choir For a full job description, click here.

Solo Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, McMinnville (posted January 16, 2024) . The First Presbyterian Church of McMinnville TN is looking for a full-time pastor. Our mission is to Love God, Love others, and Serve the world. Responsibilities include but not limited to: On Sundays and for special services, provide a traditional bible-based preaching and teaching ministry. This includes administering sacraments of communion, baptisms, and officiating at weddings and funerals. Be proactive in developing bonds of caring with members, including counseling, visiting those who are sick, hospitalized, homebound/facility bound. Involvement in church missions with emphasis on The Learning House Pre- School, our primary mission. Please send an application to Barry Barnes dbarnes@benlomand.net. For a full job description, click here.

Part Time Pastor, Bethbirei Presbyterian Church,Lewisburg, TN (posted November 17, 2023).   Bethbirei Presbyterian Church of Lewisburg is seeking a part time pastor. Part time Pastor needed for the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.  Service time is 9:30am. Approximately $200 per service. Bethbirei is a small country church with a large and loving spirit for the Lord. Contact Eddie Warren at:  931-359-5655 or eddiewarren205@gmail.com for more information.  

Solo Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Gallatin (posted September 27, 2023). First Presbyterian Church of Gallatin is seeking a full time pastor. We expect our pastor to possess spiritual maturity, lead worship, be a dynamic preacher, be compassionate, engage in visitation, and provide pastoral care to the congregation. Our pastor should be a good listener, teacher and motivator, be flexible and encourage and support congregation members to lead (i.e. committee chairs, special projects). The pastor must hold regular office hours and we would also like them to become involved in our community. Please send an application to Ellen Hitchins, emhitch231@gmail.com. For a full job description, click here.   

Executive Director of Youth and Families, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Nashville (posted September 1, 2023) .Westminster Presbyterian Church is seeking a new Youth Director. This full-time position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following at WPC: Plans, implements, and oversees all youth ministry programming including: Sunday school, Youth Group on Sunday evening, small groups, 8th grade confirmation class and Confirmation Sunday, church basketball, NaCoMe annual retreat, annual ski trip, summer missions trips, Montreat Youth Conference, class events, Senior Sunday, local service opportunities, and kick off events. Please send an application to Alec Koukol akoukol@nashvillewpc.org. For a full job description, click here.

Intake Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator , Nueva Vida Food Bank (posted May 10, 2023) . The Intake Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator provides warm hospitality and efficient intake of information necessary to distribute food to clients. On the volunteer side, the coordinator is responsible for recruiting, scheduling and engaging volunteers. For a full job description, click here.

Interim Director of Music, Harpeth Presbyterian Church, Brentwood (posted November 30, 2022): Harpeth Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) is in search of a part-time Interim Director of Music. The position will be open beginning January 15, 2023 and continue through May 31, 2023, with potential to renew the contract. The Interim Director of Music will serve as choir director and accompanist/pianist for Sunday worship services. If you are interested in the position, please contact Anna Allen (615-477-3030; office@harpethpresbyterianchurch.org). For a full job description, click here.

Christian Education Director, Downtown Presbyterian Church, Nashville Downtown Presbyterian seeks a part-time Christian Education Director to organize the faith formation programs of the church. Please send an application to info@dpchurch.com. For the full job description, click here

Director of Music and Organist, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia (posted October 7, 2022): First Presbyterian, Columbia, is seeking a full-time Director of Music and Organist to lead and coordinate our Worship Ministry alongside other staff and lay leaders. This position oversees all aspects of the church’s music ministry, which includes adult, youth, and children’s choirs and handbell choir. The Director of Music works with the minister and Worship Committee regarding congregational and other music for weekly and special services. Salary is commensurate with experience. Application Instructions: Interested parties should send their resumes along with a cover letter and references to the Music Director Search Committee at musicdirsearchfpccolumbia@gmail.com. Click here to see the job description.