Senior PastorSouthern Baptist Convention (SBC Job Board)

Senior Pastor Job DescriptionFirst Southern Baptist Church — Coffeyville, KansasPosition Type: Full-TimePosition OverviewThe Senior Pastor serves as the full-time spiritual leader and chief administrator of FirstSouthern Baptist Church. His principal responsibility is to shepherd the congregation, providingoversight to the spiritual health, doctrinal integrity, and direction of the church body. In activepartnership with the Deacon Body, Trustee Committee, church staff, and lay leadership, heleads the congregation in fulfilling its core biblical purposes: Evangelism, Discipleship,Fellowship, Ministry, Prayer, and New Testament Worship.Biblical & Personal Qualifications● Spiritual Testimony: A clear personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, demonstratingan active, growing walk with the Lord.● Biblical Standards: A lifestyle exhibiting Christlike character and moral integrity thatmeets the scriptural qualifications of an elder/overseer set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus1:5–9, and Galatians 5:22–26.● Doctrinal Alignment: Full affirmation of and agreement with the Baptist Faith andMessage (2000) and the covenant and bylaws of First Southern Baptist Church.● Ordination: Ordained Southern Baptist minister (or ordained in a church of like faith andpractice with willingness to align with the SBC).● Practical Ministry Experience & Education: Practical ministry experience is highlyvalued; formal theological education or Bible training is welcomed but not required whereproven pastoral fruitfulness, doctrinal soundness, and leadership experience aredemonstrated.● Gifting & Character: Demonstrated competence in biblical preaching, expositoryteaching, organizational leadership, pastoral care, and relational ministry.Core Pastoral Responsibilities● Worship & Preaching: Faithfully study, prepare, and preach the Word of God inaccordance with 2 Timothy 2:15, applying biblical truth to challenge and encourage thecongregation; lead meaningful corporate worship services; administer the biblicalordinances of Believer’s Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.● Evangelism & Missions: Maintain an active heart for reaching the lost and unchurched;lead by example in personal evangelism; actively encourage churchwide participation inlocal community outreach and Southern Baptist cooperative missions.● Discipleship & Equipping: Oversee the spiritual growth, nurturing, and care of thecongregation alongside other church leaders (Matthew 28:19–20; Colossians 1:28–29; 2Timothy 2:2); establish practical opportunities to equip believers for Christian maturityand active service.● Prayer: Lead by word and personal example in cultivating a lifestyle of prayer; stronglyencourage personal prayer and create intentional, recurring opportunities for corporateprayer within the church body.● Ministry & Service: Encourage and mobilize church members to discover and use theirspiritual gifts, talents, and resources to serve both within the church and throughout thecommunity for the advancement of the Gospel.● Fellowship & Community: Promote Christian unity, mutual care, and meaningfulconnection by fostering regular fellowship opportunities across the church family.Administrative & Pastoral Leadership Responsibilities● Pastoral Care & Counseling: Provide biblical counsel and spiritual guidance toindividuals and families in times of need, offering appropriate outside professionalreferrals when necessary; visit the sick, shut-in, and hospitalized; conduct weddings andfuneral services for church families and community members.● Vision & Strategic Direction: Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, partner with thecongregation, Deacon Body, and Trustee Committee to cast vision, set ministry goals,and guide the church in actively impacting Coffeyville and the surrounding community forChrist.● Staff & Ministry Oversight: Provide day-to-day leadership, direct supervision, andspiritual encouragement to all church staff; work collaboratively with ministry team leadsand committee chairs.● Church Governance: Serve as moderator for church business conferences and specialcongregational meetings in accordance with church bylaws; maintain open, clearcommunication with the congregation regarding church affairs.● Lines of Accountability: Maintain ultimate spiritual submission to the Lord Jesus Christas the Head of the Church, serving in mutual accountability with the congregation as awhole, with direct administrative accountability and oversight maintained in activepartnership with the Deacon Body and Trustee Committee.Application InstructionsInterested candidates should submit their application materials electronically in PDF format tothe Pastor Search Committee:● Email: [Insert Dedicated Search Committee Email]● Subject Line: Senior Pastor Application – [Candidate's Full Name]Please include the following items:1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae: Detailed ministry history, vocational background,references, and contact information.2. Doctrinal & Ministry Statement: A brief summary of your personal testimony,philosophy of pastoral ministry, and affirmation of the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).3. Sermon Samples: Links to 2–3 recent sermon recordings (video preferred, audioaccepted).Mailing Address (for physical submissions):Pastor Search CommitteeFirst Southern Baptist Church2701 W 8th StCoffeyville, KS 67337fsbccvillesearch@gmail.com