Midway Baptist Church in Wichita, KS is seeking a bi-vocational pastor to preach, shepherd, and serve alongside our Elder Team.
Midway Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation seeking to serve and grow as a healthy local church for years to come. After a season of transition, we are committed to becoming a church with an environment that allows people to feel secure and protected; a welcoming atmosphere for people of all backgrounds, holistic care for members and the community, and encouragement: a place where people are received with warmth, supported spiritually and personally, and bolstered in the hope of the gospel. We are seeking a pastor who understands both the needs and opportunities of a smaller church and is willing to help us continue to grow in faithfulness, outreach, and care.
Church and Position Information
· Church governance: Midway Baptist Church is an elder-led congregation. The pastor works as a member of a team of elders who are responsible for the governance of the church congregation.
· Doctrine: Doctrinally conservative
· Statement of faith: Candidates must support the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
· Congregation size: Approximately 60 people
· Compensation: $500 weekly / $26,000 annually
· Expected time commitment: Approximately 15-20 hours per week
The pastor of Midway Baptist Church will serve as the primary preacher and as a member of the Elder Team. This role requires faithful preaching, administrative responsibility, and a team-oriented approach to shepherding the church.
Primary responsibilities include:
· Preach and teach Scripture in faith from the pulpit on Sundays.
· Serve as a member of the Elder Team, helping lead the church through shared governance, counsel and decision-making.
· Provide pastoral care for church members, including counseling, hospital visits, spiritual guidance, and personal encouragement.
· Executing core administrative responsibilities necessary for the function of the church.
· Help identify and facilitate opportunities for community outreach and congregational involvement.
· Encourage discipleship, mentorship, and service within the congregation.
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