Position Openings
Savannah Presbytery Staff Opportunities
Part-Time Communications Coordinator - Savannah Presbytery
- Enact a realistic, yet notable communications strategy, being the primary contact person with committees and organizations affiliated with our presbytery regarding messaging.
- Ensure that communication:
a. Matches the presbytery’s mission: “To engage, encourage and equip our membership to serve the Church of Jesus the Christ in Southeast Georgia and beyond.”
b. Facilitates creative, efficient, and effective communication among congregations, staff, and denominational entities.
c. Reaches a demographically and racially diverse audience.
d. Enables individuals with varying levels of technological abilities to engage with Presbytery activities.
e. Has been proofread and is free from grammatical and design errors. - With staff and committee chairs, design promotional, registration, and program materials for presbytery events and ministries such as the School of the Laity, the Faith Enrichment Conference, Summer Camp, Montreat Youth Conference and Triennium, and the M.K. Pentecost Ecology Grant Program in multiple formats such as bulletin inserts, PDF and jpegs.
- Create a monthly and mid-monthly Savannah Presbytery E-newsletter.
- Create and maintain a social media presence for Savannah Presbytery, posting regularly on average 3-4 times per week with current content to inform and engage.
- Maintain website with content supplied by Presbytery leaders.
- Work to better connect our rural churches to the larger presbytery.
- Work with interested churches and church members to help them best utilize social media, free/inexpensive mass email software, and inexpensive website builders.
- Assist with Presbytery Stated Meetings by managing online registration and serving as a Tech Usher.
- Attend presbytery meetings and events, as possible, to build relationships and to photograph and create videos for promotional content.
- Maintain a deep knowledge about the life of Savannah Presbytery and its mission.
- Act as the Recording Secretary to prepare the meeting handbook and minutes for the stated and called meetings of Savannah Presbytery in the following ways:
ii. Receive, organize and edit the reports provided by the directors, stated clerk, committee chairs, and others carrying out the mission of Savannah Presbytery
iii. Meet with the meeting leaders to finalize the docket
iv. Post the handbook on the website prior to meetings
v. Record the meeting by Zoom (if hybrid)
vi. Prepare the minutes for review by the Stated Clerk
vii. Post the minutes of meetings on the website within a month of the meeting inviting people to communicate any changes to the Recording Secretary
viii. Compile annual minutes according to Synod checklist for review the following year.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
- Must possess a creative and inquisitive mind, strong work ethic and intense desire to promote the spiritual growth of others though clear communication in-person, on paper, and online.
- Must be a skilled, energetic, highly organized planner, responsive communicator and doer with attention to detail.
- Able to manage and implement a broad variety of projects with a calm, supportive, and professional demeanor.
- Should have some background and proven results in the field of graphic design. Proficiency in platforms such as or equal to Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Premiere, MailChimp or Constant Contact.
- Ability to create compelling content on various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, along with the use of analytics and scheduling tools.
Compensation: Communications Coordinator position is an hourly position requiring approximately 10-15 hours per week with an additional average of 10-20 hours as required as the Recording Secretary per stated or called meeting of the Presbytery.
This position reports directly to the Head of Staff and will work closely with the Director of Mission & Program Advancement.
Interim, Head of Staff and Christian Educator Opportunities
Full-time Solo Pastor - First, Statesboro
As part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). First Presbyterian Church of Statesboro, Georgia, is committed to being a Matthew 25 congregation. Our mission is to be a Christ centered family of believers called and committed to worshipping, growing spiritually, and sharing God’s love and grace. Included within this mission is to be witnesses to the new thing God is doing in the world in Christ: breaking down barriers of every kind, bringing forth life in the face of death, and reconciling the world to God and people to each other. As we work toward attaining these goals we worship together in song and prayer, study the scriptures, serve our neighbors, and grow in the Spirit of unity and grace. Our vision includes pouring out Christ’s love among our neighbors and ourselves by reaching out into our community and within our congregation to deepen our relationships with others.
Tasks, expectations, duties, supervision, assignments, and responsibilities for the position
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The session and congregation will support the Pastor’s efforts to present the good news of Jesus Christ clearly and convincingly to all.
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The Pastor will lead worship services that are informed by Reformed/Presbyterian tradition and in keeping with the Directory of Worship of The Book of Order.
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The Pastor will focus primary attention upon sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through preaching and teaching the Word, administering the sacraments, and managing the daily operations of the church.
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The Pastor and session will make discipleship a priority and will support each other in the task of implementing a ministry that enables the congregation to follow Jesus Christ in our community and in the world
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The Pastor will collaborate with staff members, the session, and the congregation to develop and maintain a relevant educational ministry for our congregation and our community.
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The session and congregation will share the task of evangelism with the Pastor, knowing that Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit may lead others to believe in God and seek the fellowship of the church.
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The Pastor will seek to lead other members of the church staff and session, fostering a climate of shared leadership so that staff and church members can use their gifts and skills in the service of God.
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The Pastor will lead the staff to establish and pursue priorities of their work in the church. The Pastor, as head of staff, will consult with the Administrative Committee and will administer session-approved policies governing staff.
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The Pastor will work with the Congregational Care Committee to address the individual needs of our church community.
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The Pastor will participate in the life of our local community, participate in ecumenical worship in conjunction with the Statesboro Ministerial Association, and serve as a faithful presbyter.
Full-time Associate Pastor - St. Simons
To love others as God loves us. We are a people who celebrate God! We rejoice in God’s creation, respond to God’s calling and rely on God’s faithful covenant. We are a people who serve Jesus Christ. We lift soup ladles for the hungry, build homes for the homeless, tutor children who need a friend and touch God’s children all around the world. We sing praises to God in worship, listen for God’s word from the pulpit and enjoy God’s comfort during our wilderness days. We are a people who expect Christ’s return. We declare it when we break bread together, announce it when we share the cup and trust in it with each baptism. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
The Associate Pastor for Congregational Life and Spiritual Formation serves as a key pastoral leader, supporting and advancing the church’s vision and mission through oversight of spiritual education, intergenerational formation, and the vibrant life of the congregation. This role supervises program staff and collaborates with clergy, staff, Session, and lay leaders to cultivate a spiritually rich, connected, and faithful community. With a heart for formation and a gift for leadership, the Associate Pastor ensures that the church’s ministries of learning, fellowship, and care are grounded in grace, inclusion, and
growth in Christ.
Solo Pastor - Vidalia Presbyterian
Church Mission/Vision Statement
Worshiping God — Welcoming All — Sharing God’s Love.
Our mission is to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, knowing, loving, and serving Him as Lord and Savior. We are an inclusive community that values questions, nurtures spiritual growth, and seeks to live with love, wonder, and service to others.
Tasks, expectations, duties, supervision, assignments, and responsibilities for the position
The Pastor is responsible for:
Preparation/implementation of all worship services approved by the Session.
Visit all members of the congregation as needed as well as performing baptisms, funerals, and weddings for members.
Moderate Session and congregational meetings.
Work with the Session and its committees towards growth.
Work with the leaders and potential leaders of the congregation to continue to develop their leadership skills.
Expand fellowship through new groups and more activities.
Expand the Christian Education program.
Expand outreach programs to the local community.
Supervise and coordinate church staff
Coordinate ministry programs, ensure continuity of operations and effective communications.
Encourage participation in the Presbytery of Savannah.
Youth Ministry Opportunities
Musicians and Church Office Staff Opportunities
Lead Vocalist - Skidaway Community Church
Seeking Lead Vocalist – Skidaway Community Church
Skidaway Community Church is seeking a Lead Vocalist to join our growing and welcoming music ministry. The ideal candidate will be a confident sight reader with a love for both traditional hymns and modern worship music.
Details:
• Compensation: $100 per event
• Responsibilities: Lead congregational singing and support the Skidaway Singers in rehearsals and worship services
• Requirements: Strong vocal ability, reliable musicianship, and a collaborative spirit
Organization: Skidaway Community Church, Savannah, GA
Compensation: $100 per event
Schedule: Sunday mornings (9–11 am) and occasional special services as needed
Position Summary
Skidaway Community Church seeks a talented Lead Vocalist to support the congregation’s worship life through exceptional musicianship and a passion for church music. The Lead Singer will collaborate with the Music Director and other volunteer musicians to provide music for weekly services and special events, representing the church’s commitment to both traditional sacred music and modern worship styles.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead congregational singing during worship services
• Serve as a vocal leader with the Skidaway Singers, a mixed-voice ensemble of approximately 12 singers
• Sight-read vocal music accurately and efficiently
• Participate in occasional special services as requested (weddings, funerals, mid-week services)
• Demonstrate professionalism and a cooperative spirit in rehearsals and performances
Qualifications
• Strong vocal ability and experience in solo and ensemble singing
• Proficient sight reader
• Comfortable performing traditional and modern church music
• Dependable and responsive to scheduling and communication
If you are passionate about creating meaningful worship experiences through music, we would love to hear from you!
To Apply: Send a brief introduction and performance samples (if available) to Nick Klemetson, director of music. nick@skidcc.org