New Hope Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking the Pastor God has called to lead our congregation. After 40 years of faithful leadership, our beloved pastor, Dr. Gregory L. Clarke, is retiring.

The Senior Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church serves as the spiritual leader, primary preacher, shepherd, and ministry vision-caster for the congregation. This official office is reserved for persons called by God and scripturally qualified for ministry (1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9). The Senior Pastor works collaboratively alongside church leadership, staff, and the Deacon body to fulfill the mission of the church through biblical preaching, discipleship, holistic pastoral care, leadership development, evangelism, and community engagement.

Application Information:

Interested candidates are invited to prayerfully consider this opportunity and submit application materials during the official search period.

Application Opening Date: July 1, 2026
Application Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Submit Application Materials

Completed application packets should be emailed to: [email protected]
or mailed to: Attn: Pastoral Search Committee, P.O. Box 360504, Hoover, AL 35236

For questions regarding the search and application process:
Phone: (205) 202-1287 | Email: [email protected]

New Hope Baptist Church welcomes the opportunity to connect with qualified candidates who feel called to serve in this important ministry role.