Senior Pastor Opportunity
Goodlettsville Church in Goodlettsville, Tennessee is seeking a humble, biblically grounded Senior Pastor to faithfully preach God's Word, shepherd the congregation, lead with wisdom, and help guide the church into its next season of ministry.
A Christ-centered church with deep roots and a strong future.
Goodlettsville Church is a Christ-centered congregation with a rich 180-year legacy of ministry and Gospel witness. The city of Goodlettsville itself was named after the church's first pastor, a reflection of the congregation's deep historical roots and longstanding presence in the community.
The church has served the Goodlettsville community for generations while remaining committed to Scripture, Gospel proclamation, and discipleship.
As part of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Goodlettsville Church is shaped by the heritage of the Second Great Awakening and grounded in biblically rooted, Reformed theology.
The church family includes people of all ages worshiping, learning, serving, and growing together in a culture of warmth, hospitality, and authentic care.
A church committed to glorifying God and making disciples.
Our Mission
To glorify God by making disciples, proclaiming the truth of His Word, and loving the community in the name of Jesus Christ.
Our Purpose
Goodlettsville Church seeks to create a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts, and use them for God's glory.
The values shaping this congregation.
A legacy of ministry, stewardship, and Gospel witness.
Goodlettsville Church has a beautiful history of faithful ministry and community influence. Its worship blends the richness of traditional hymns with thoughtfully incorporated modern elements, supported by gifted musicians and worship leaders. The congregation strives to be the friendliest church in town, cultivating a warm environment for both the church family and the wider community.
Facilities and Stewardship
The church campus is well-equipped for ministry and fellowship, featuring two sanctuaries, educational classrooms, youth and children's ministry spaces, and an activity center with a commercial kitchen. The church also owns several rental properties adjacent to the campus, helping support long-term financial health and ministry sustainability.
Multiplication and Transition
In 2018, Goodlettsville Church launched a second campus in nearby Gallatin, which became an independent church in 2023. That multiplication effort sent approximately one-third of the congregation to strengthen the new work. The church is now in transition following the February 2025 retirement of its Senior Pastor after 14 years of faithful ministry.
Duties of the Senior Pastor.
Goodlettsville Church is prayerfully searching for a shepherd who is grounded in Scripture, passionate about discipleship and outreach, and ready to lead with humility, wisdom, conviction, and vision.
Preach and Teach the Word of God
The Senior Pastor faithfully delivers sermons and Bible teachings rooted in Scripture, helping the congregation understand, apply, and live out God's truth.
Shepherd and Care for the Congregation
He provides spiritual guidance, counseling, prayer, and personal support, nurturing believers through life's challenges and encouraging their growth in Christ.
Equip and Develop Leaders
He identifies, mentors, and empowers leaders within the church, ensuring that ministry teams are biblically trained and equipped for service.
Lead Vision and Mission
The Senior Pastor prayerfully casts vision, defines mission priorities, and steers the church toward fulfilling its biblical calling to make disciples.
Oversee Church Administration
The pastor oversees organizational operations, including finances, staffing, ministry systems, and church administration, ensuring the church functions with integrity, efficiency, and faithfulness to its mission.
Evangelize and Engage the Community
He leads the church in outreach efforts, modeling evangelism and building bridges to the surrounding community to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Guard Doctrinal Purity and Unity
The Senior Pastor protects the church from false teaching, upholds sound doctrine, and fosters unity among believers under the authority of God's Word.
Are you the right fit?
Character
The successful candidate will be a man who loves Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, shepherds his family faithfully, and models a life of personal holiness and integrity. He will exhibit spiritual maturity through consistent devotion to prayer, Scripture, and servant leadership. As the primary leader, he will lead the church with humility and collaboration, respecting the authority structures established by church leadership.
He will possess a passionate vision to see the church grow spiritually and numerically, actively engaging the local community with the life-transforming message of the Gospel.
Skills You Possess
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills, managing time, resources, and ministry tasks with excellence and attention to detail.
- Has proven experience in church leadership, preferably having served faithfully as a deacon, elder, pastor, or similar ministry leader.
- Maintains active membership in a local church and participates consistently in discipleship or community life.
- Faithfully gives as an expression of stewardship, setting an example of generosity and obedience for the congregation.
- Possesses strong communication skills and stage presence, preaching God's Word boldly, faithfully, and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Exhibits relational skills to engage attendees warmly, build connections, and mobilize volunteers into meaningful ministry service.
- Thinks creatively and strategically, offering innovative solutions while remaining grounded in biblical truth and church mission.
- Understands budgeting principles and can develop, oversee, and manage ministry budgets with stewardship and accountability.
Your Walk with Jesus
- A committed follower of Jesus Christ.
- Displays a heart for ministry and the local church.
- Pursues purity and unity.
- Displays a humble servant's heart.
- Aligns with the beliefs and ministry direction of Goodlettsville Church.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to prayer and daily devotion.
Educational Background
A Master of Divinity degree or equivalent theological training from an accredited seminary or institution is strongly preferred, providing a strong biblical, theological, and pastoral foundation for vocational ministry and church leadership.
Additional pastoral ministry experience is strongly preferred, particularly in preaching, discipleship, shepherding, leadership development, and organizational oversight.
Small-town warmth, Tennessee beauty, and quick access to Nashville.
Goodlettsville offers the best of Middle Tennessee: a warm Southern community, historic charm, strong family life, a slower suburban pace, and easy access to the energy, healthcare, education, restaurants, music, and opportunities of Nashville. It is a place where a pastor can put down roots, raise a family, build relationships, and enjoy a rich quality of life while serving a church with deep community history.
A compelling place to live, serve, and belong.
Outdoor Recreation
Enjoy parks, greenways, lakes, walking trails, sports fields, fishing, biking, kayaking, picnics, and the beauty of Tennessee's rolling countryside.
Great Place for Family Life
Goodlettsville offers established neighborhoods, community events, youth sports, local schools, private Christian school options, and a strong family environment.
Restaurants and Local Flavor
From local diners and barbecue to coffee shops, farmers markets, and quick access to Nashville dining, the area has a strong food and hospitality culture.
Education and Opportunity
Families have access to local public schools, private Christian school options, and nearby universities including Lipscomb, Belmont, Trevecca, Vanderbilt, and Middle Tennessee State University.
Near Nashville, Without Losing Community
Goodlettsville sits just north of Nashville, giving families access to world-class healthcare, shopping, dining, entertainment, sports, higher education, and cultural experiences while still enjoying a quieter local community.
Strong Practical Support
Housing in Goodlettsville can range from established neighborhoods to larger custom homes and acreage properties. The church provides a parsonage with utilities included, making it easier for the Senior Pastor to live comfortably in this growing Middle Tennessee community.
Healthcare and Regional Access
Residents have convenient access to healthcare throughout the Nashville metro area, including TriStar Skyline Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, along with urgent care, specialists, and family medical practices.
A place where ministry, family life, and opportunity come together.
Pastors who relocate to the Nashville area often discover that it is one of the most enjoyable, practical, and strategic places in the country to live and minister. Goodlettsville offers a slower pace, strong community connections, and family-friendly neighborhoods while remaining just minutes from everything Nashville has to offer.
No State Income Tax
Tennessee allows families to keep more of what they earn, making compensation go further than in many states.
Outstanding Healthcare
Access nationally recognized medical systems including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas, and TriStar Health.
Strong Christian Community
The Nashville area is home to hundreds of churches, ministries, mission organizations, seminaries, publishers, and Christian leaders.
Major Airport Nearby
Nashville International Airport provides convenient domestic and international travel opportunities for ministry, family, conferences, and vacations.
Great Schools and Universities
Families benefit from public schools, private Christian schools, and nearby universities including Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Trevecca, and Middle Tennessee State University.
Growing Economy
Nashville has become one of the most dynamic regions in the country, with strong employment, business, healthcare, education, and professional opportunities.
Outdoor Recreation
Enjoy lakes, hiking trails, parks, camping, fishing, kayaking, biking, sports fields, greenways, and beautiful Tennessee scenery year-round.
Four Distinct Seasons
Experience colorful autumns, mild winters, vibrant springs, and warm summers without the harsh northern winter climate.
A Wonderful Place to Raise a Family
Safe neighborhoods, community events, youth sports, churches, parks, and strong family values make Goodlettsville an outstanding place to call home.
A strong Middle Tennessee community for ministry and family life.
Education
Families in the area are served by local public schools and also have access to numerous private Christian schools and college preparatory academies throughout the greater Nashville area. Nearby higher education options include Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Middle Tennessee State University, and Vanderbilt University.
Medical Facilities
Residents of Goodlettsville have convenient access to healthcare throughout the Nashville metro area, including TriStar Skyline Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, along with urgent care clinics, dental providers, specialists, physical therapy centers, and family medical practices.
Parks and Recreation
Goodlettsville offers outdoor activities and recreational opportunities, including Moss-Wright Park, walking trails, sports fields, playgrounds, community events, nearby lakes, greenways, fishing, biking, kayaking, picnicking, and access to Tennessee's rolling countryside.
Apply Today for the Senior Pastor Position at Goodlettsville Church
Are you ready to accept pastoral responsibility at a thriving church in Goodlettsville, Tennessee? If you believe God may be leading you to explore this opportunity, Premier Church Staffing would love to hear from you.