Who is God Calling to Lead and Minister to Us?

The Senior Pastor is the spiritual leader of the church. He will be a man true to character, qualified to preach and teach the word of God, as described in 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 and Titus 1: 5-9. The Senior Pastor is responsible to the Lord and must be willing to perform his duties in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of Edgewood Baptist Church.

Church Mission, Vision, & Core Values

Mission

Our mission is to GO share the love of God with non-believers and to EQUIP believers to live victoriously in Jesus Christ!

Vision

To make ordinary people extraordinary followers of Christ.

Core Values

Authentic Worship
Bible Centered Preaching & Teaching
Faithful Service
Godly Servant Leadership
Gospel Center Activities
Intercessory Prayer
Lost People
Strong Families
Giving & Tithing
Warm Fellowship

Church History

Edgewood Baptist Church was planted in Durham May 25, 1902. The church was originally named Edgemont Baptist Church as it was located in the Edgemont section of the city. The original church building was located on the corner of East Main and Elm Street in downtown Durham. There were twenty-two charter members.

After the original wooden frame building was destroyed by fire, the church built the building that housed the church from 1915 to 1989. During this time, the church grew and many people came to Christ.

In 1989 the church relocated to Wake Forest Highway in Durham. Due to the relocation from the Edgemont community, the church’s name was changed to Edgewood. This name change served as bridge connecting the church’s historic past in downtown Durham with it present and future ministry.

In 2006, God opened an exciting new door of ministry for Edgewood by leading the church to purchase a new facility in north Durham. Through the acquisition of the facility, Edgewood and the former Three Rivers Baptist Church merged together.

Edgewood Baptist Church has faithfully served the Lord for more than 110 years. Rooted in its rich history, Edgewood continues to carry out the mission and vision of its original members through ministries which are Christ centered and people focused.

In 2008-2009, Edgewood Baptist Church embarked on the significant project of constructing a new sanctuary. The dedication ceremony for the new sanctuary took place on June 7, 2009, signifying the official opening of the sanctuary. Through the guidance of God and the dedication of church members, Edgewood Baptist Church achieved a significant milestone of becoming debit-free in 2017.

Former Pastors

J.M Arnette
E. R. Harris
G. H. Church
O. N Marshall
C. C Smith
C. S Norville
Lowell F. Sodeman
J. Samuel F. Johnson
W. Bryant Carr
D. D. Gross (Interim Pastor)
Benjamin R. Brunner
John H Bunn (Interim Pastor & Pastor)
John Freeman (Interim Pastor)
Norman E. Gossett
Hubert Mumford (Interim Pastor)
Forest M. Gale
Harold Rumfelt (Interim Pastor)
Richard Hedges
Ernest Ferrell
Johnny Hewitt (Associate Pastor)
Larry Taylor (Interim Pastor)
Dr. David Trump
Tommy Faust (Current Interim Pastor)

Church Demographics

Church Attendance

Table 1: Average attendance for 2024

Church Ministries

Nominating Team
- Elects other personnel for the organizations and teams of the church.
Publicity Team
- Promotes the work of the church and special events through all available media.
Media/Audio Team
- Operates and maintains all media equipment.
Women’s Team
- Helps organize women’s events. Participates in bible studies and servant evangelism.
Finance Team
- Considers the financial condition of the church. Prepares an annual proposed budget in conjunction with conferring with heads of each organization of the church.
Hospitality Team
- Responsible for planning and organizing any refreshments/food needed for special events/services. Supervises the maintenance/supplies of the kitchen and the equipment.
Children’s Ministry Team
- Coordinates activities for the children with the children’s director. Works in the children’s church, Awana, and nursery programs.
Men’s Team
- Helps organize men’s events. Participates in bible studies, servant evangelism, and missions.
Personnel Team
- Assists the church in matters related to employed personnel. Develops and recommends to the Finance Team a salary schedule and benefits for each church employee.
Ordinance Team
- Assist the pastor in preparation and conduction of the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. Assist in preparation and assistance with baptism.
Flower Team
- Ensures the proper appearance of the flowers and/or decorations of the church for all services.
Helping Hands Team
- Visits shut-ins.
Building & Grounds Team
- Gives attention to the condition and state of repair and appearance of the building grounds. Oversees the work of the custodial personnel and all persons employed in the capacity of caring for building and grounds.
Stewardship Team
- Counts and deposits the money contribution to the church at the appointed times. Makes reports to the church treasurer.
Transportation Team
- Drives church owned vehicle(s), Supervises regular maintenance, repairs, and routine operation expenses for church owned vehicle(s).
Youth Ministry Team
- Coordinates activities for the youth with the youth director.
Greeting Team
- Creates a welcoming environment for visitors and members at Sunday worship services.
Prayer Team
- Offers prayers of praise, petition, and thanksgiving to God for the church, community, and world.

Missions & Community Outreach

Edgewood Baptist Men
- The dedication and faith in action of the Baptist Men Ministry allow us to embody the teachings of Jesus Christ and spread His love through practical acts of service. Through our ministry, we have been blessed with numerous opportunities to express our faith both locally and beyond. We extend our hands in love by constructing ramps, decks, and entry steps for those in need. Additionally, we gladly undertake various small chores to assist homeowners.

FCA Partnership: Northern High School Ministry
- Since 2021, Edgewood Baptist Church has partnered with the Western Triangle Chapter of the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) to serve surrounding schools. We have hosted both the North Carolina Central University and Northern High School football teams for preseason meals that included a Gospel message. Since 2022, we have providing pre-game meals for the Northern High team. In 2023, one of our church members began serving as a Character Coach and was able to give a pregame devotion for home games and lead a devotion with a group of players once a week after practice.

AWANA
- The Edgewood Baptist Church AWANA club is passionate about children and youth. It is our prayer and goal that all children and youth throughout the world come to know, love, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.

North American Mission Board
- Financial support the Annie Armstrong Easter offering.

International Mission Board
- Financial support to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.

Operation Christmas Child

Surrounding Community

Durham is a city in North Carolina. It’s part of the Research Triangle Region, known for its technology companies and scholarly institutions. On the Duke University campus are the neo-Gothic Duke Chapel and the Nasher Museum of Art, with work by contemporary artists like Christian Marclay and Ai Weiwei. The Museum of Life + Science has hands-on exhibits, a butterfly house and wildlife habitats for bears and lemurs.

If you believe God is leading you to apply for this job, we strongly encourage you to submit an initial prospective candidate packet consisting of the following information:

Pastor’s statement of faith and vision
Current resume
Three (3) recent sermons
Proof of license or ordination by a certified Baptist Church or recognized affiliate.
Three (3) letters of recommendation (non-family). Each letter should include contact information: address, email, phone number

Final candidate will undergo the following:

Background check
Credit check
Drug test