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Director of Missions Job Description - 7/15/26
The Central New York Baptist Association is seeking a new Director of Missions. Pastor Sam Macri will retire as the Director of Missions in October 2026.
Share this opportunity with anyone suitable for the position. You may contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Devon Bartholomew at dtbartho@gmail.com.
CENTRAL NEW YORK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Director of Missions
Date Posted: July 15, 2026
Title: Director of Missions for the Central New York Baptist Association
Reports to: CNYBA Officers & Executive Board
Work Type: Part-time
Location: Central New York
Pay: Negotiable based on experience and time
Job Description:
The Director of Missions carries out the day-to-day work of the association’s mission. Provides leadership, inspiration, and direction for daily administration, property management and other general matters of the Association.
Education & Experience:
- Ordination from a Baptist Church
- Bachelor’s degree, theological degree preferred
- 10+ years of church ministry experience
- Participation in the Southern Baptist Convention
Skills & Knowledge:
- Understanding of Southern Baptist polity
- Ability to provide consultation and counsel
- Assessing needs and offering appropriate solutions
- Ability to organize and communicate
Responsibilities:
- Work with appropriate CNYBA members to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the Association’s strategies and ministries in accordance with the stated purpose of the Association.
- Convene the teams of the Association for regular meetings and serve as an ex-officio member.
- Lead and coordinate in the development of the Associational Calendar.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of assigned volunteers and paid staff of the Association.
- Serve as a liaison between the Association, the Baptist Convention of New York, the Southern Baptist Convention agencies, and entities of common faith.
- Maintain and manage CNYBA assets
- Regularly communicate about associational goals and activities
- Assist local churches by:
- fostering collaboration among churches,
- recruiting pastors and pulpit supply,
- advising how to secure funding, materials, and trainings,
- visiting affiliated churches, and
- connecting with pastors for consultation and counsel
Travel Expectations:
- Drive within the Central New York Baptist Association territory
- Attend in-person meetings to represent the CNYBA
- Meet pastors and visit churches in-person
Application Instructions:
Submit a cover letter and a current resume to the Chair of the Search Committee, Devon Bartholomew at dtbartho@gmail.com
About the Central New York Baptist Association:
The CNYBA is an association of churches affiliated with the Baptist Convention of New York and the Southern Baptist Convention. Within the association, each church remains autonomous – independent and self-governing. Affiliated churches exist within the following New York Counties: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Hamilton, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Saratoga, Schoharie, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne
For more information visit: cnyba.org
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