Associational Mission Strategist

Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association

The Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association is composed of 50+ churches in the greater Wichita area. Our current Associational Mission Strategist is retiring after 16 years of faithful service. We are now beginning the search for his replacement.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and cultivate strong relationships with pastors, church planters, churches, and lay leaders in the association.
• Steward well the high level of trust and camaraderie that exists among the pastors and churches of our association.
• Promote kingdom-minded partnerships in the association and beyond (e.g. state convention, SBC, etc.).
• Provide assistance in the planting of new churches and the revitalization of plateaued and declining churches.
• Assist pastors and churches in the various challenges of church life (i.e. be a pastor to pastors).
• Lead the various pastor cohorts that meet each month.
• Preach the Word (i.e. supply preaching).
• Provide helpful training opportunities for pastors and lay leaders.
• Assist HOKSBA committees in accomplishing their tasks.
• Oversee the HOKSBA office, staff, and budget.

Requirements:

• Godly character/above reproach
• Humble and gracious
• Encourager
• Peacemaker
• Lifelong learner
• Good communicator
• Highly relational
• Track record of investing in/discipling men
• Track record of helping to raise up healthy pastors and churches
• Member of a local church within the HOKSBA
• Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000

Preferences:

• At least 10 years of ministry experience (lead pastor experience preferred)
• Someone who is local (i.e. known in and around HOKSBA, our state convention, etc.)

If you would like to apply for this position, please email your resume to [email protected]. The deadline for receiving resumes will be October 6, 2024.