Job Overview

First Baptist Church of Hatfield, Arkansas, is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor to lead our warm, family-oriented congregation with sound biblical expository preaching and a shepherd's heart for God's people. Embracing our motto, "A Home. A Family.", we are a loving church deeply committed to knowing and glorifying God, growing in godliness, serving our community, and making Him known.

As a smaller yet well-established church with a rich legacy of faithfulness, we are preparing to celebrate our 125th anniversary in January 2026. Our hope is to continue building upon that foundation with a pastor who will lead us faithfully in the Word, prayer, worship, and gospel-centered ministry.

About Our Church

Founded: January 22, 1901Location: Ouachita Mountain region of Western Arkansas (Polk County)Congregation: Multi-generational, including infants, children, youth, young families, and seniorsAttendance: Approximately 125 active members

Affiliations:

• Ouachita Baptist Association

• Arkansas Baptist State Convention(No longer affiliated with the national Southern Baptist Convention)

What Makes FBC Hatfield Unique:

• Our congregation includes both lifelong residents and new families who have recently relocated to the area.

• We are a close-knit church family marked by a love for Jesus Christ and for one another.

• Known in our community for our hospitality, encouragement, and unwavering commitment to the truth of Scripture.

• We offer a thriving children's ministry and are seeing increased growth among young families.

• Our mission is grounded in three core pillars:

  • Adoring Jesus Christ

  • Building Up the Saints

  • Converting the Lost

Job Description

Pastor – First Baptist Church of Hatfield, Arkansas

Role Summary:

First Baptist Church of Hatfield is prayerfully seeking an ordained Pastor to lead our congregation with sound expository preaching, faithful shepherding, and a passion for proclaiming the whole counsel of God.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preach and teach the Word of God with clarity, conviction, and consistency, emphasizing the full counsel of Scripture.

• Lead Sunday morning worship through expositional preaching.

• Oversee and participate in Bible teaching and prayer gatherings on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

• Provide pastoral care and visitation to the sick, widows, shut-ins in need within the congregation.

• Shepherd the congregation with a heart for discipleship, spiritual growth, and mission-minded outreach.

• Train and equip leaders within the church, especially young men, to serve and disciple others.

• Maintain a vibrant personal walk with the Lord through prayer, study, and holy living.

Qualifications:

• Ordained and meets the biblical qualifications of an elder/pastor (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9).

• Demonstrates godly character, humility, and a shepherd's heart.

• Passionate about preaching the gospel and teaching the Word.

• Committed to a high view of Scripture, the sovereignty of God, and the sufficiency of Christ.

• 5–10 years of pastoral ministry experience (preferred).

• Seminary education (preferred, but not required if experience and gifting are evident).

Compensation:

• A 3-bedroom, 2-bath parsonage is provided.

• Additional salary and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.