Leland is located in the heart of the South and has many family festivals, including Kermit the Frog’s Frogfest and Christmas on the Creek, which draws over 3,000 visitors annually. You will be able to reach the nations with a world-renowned research station five miles from the church, where over 200 scientists worldwide come for research. The Delta is the ideal place to raise a family, with a close-knit homeschool community, public schools, and prestigious private schools known throughout Mississippi. If you love hunting, fishing, or being outside, the Mississippi Delta is for you. People from all over the United States come to the Delta for the mighty Mississippi River or to experience premium hunting. If you love the Lord, the great outdoors, and have a heart for the Nations, consider moving to Leland, MS to raise your family and future disciples.
First Baptist Church Leland has a congregation of over 150 family members with an average Sunday worship attendance of 80+ who are faithful and loyal. This church has faithfully served our Lord for more than 100 years. We have a history of loving our pastors, with 2 serving more than 24 years since 1957. We offer a generous compensation package, which includes a newly renovated 4000+ square foot parsonage (4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms) that includes utilities.
We have a part-time children/youth minister, a part-time music minister, and a full-time secretary and custodial staff. We have a deacon council of 12 who serve on a 3-year rotating basis and are here to support the church and pastor. Our church seeks opportunities to serve and has a small Hispanic congregation that meets weekly in our chapel with a Spanish-speaking pastor. We desire a pastor who will lovingly lead us in worship, Bible study, and visitation and help us reach out to the unchurched in our community. Leland is the perfect place to raise a family, enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle, enjoy the great outdoors, and spread the hope of Jesus. We hope you consider joining our family.