Lead Pastor

**Job Posting: Pastor – First Baptist Church of Bosque Farms

**Position:** Lead Pastor (Full Time, Paid Position) **Location:** Bosque Farms, NM **Church:** First Baptist Church, a Baptist congregation committed to gospel‑centered ministry, loving service, and community engagement.

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About Us

First Baptist Church of Bosque Farms is a warm, close‑knit Baptist church founded in 1943 and rooted in Christian doctrine and committed to serving both our congregation and our surrounding area. FBCBF has grown in faith and teaching, modeling Christ-like character and encouraging whole-life discipleship over multiple generations. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and aim to live out our faith by worshiping God, discipling one another, and blessing our neighbors. We value small‑town relationships, community involvement, and faithful ministry.

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Role Summary

We are seeking a godly, capable, and compassionate pastor to shepherd our congregation. The pastor will be a spiritual leader, preacher, teacher, counselor, and visionary, as a collaborating member of our church's elder leadership to guide us into the next season of growth and service in our community.

Key Responsibilities – 1 Peter 5: 1 – 4

* Preach and teach the Bible faithfully, with clarity and relevance for all ages. * Lead Sunday worship services, including coordinating with music/worship teams, and oversee ordinances (baptism, Lord's Supper) and special services (weddings, funerals). * Shared pastoral care with eldership: visit the sick, grieving families, newcomers; offer counsel and support. * Work alongside church eldership to set vision and strategy for ministry, outreach, discipleship, and church growth. * Shared eldership duty to oversee and equip ministry leaders and volunteers (children's ministry, youth, adult discipleship, community service). * Promote a culture of discipleship, evangelism, and service within the congregation, encouraging members to live out their faith in the community.

Qualifications

* The pastor must fit the guidelines of a biblical overseer and shepherd, as written in 1 Timothy 3:1 – 7, Titus 1:5 – 9, 1 Peter 5: 1 – 5, and Acts 2.

What We Provide

* A loving, faithful congregation ready to support you in ministry. * Opportunity to minister in a close-knit community where personal relationships matter, and the pastor can make a significant impact. * Commitment to provide for the needs of the pastor (to be determined in consultation with the candidate, based on experience and church resources). * Flexible ministry opportunities, creative outreach potential, and the freedom to bring vision and initiative.

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To Apply

Please provide a cover letter that outlines your call to ministry and details why you consider yourself a suitable candidate for our church. Include your resume showcasing your ministry experience and other pertinent work. Additionally, submit a statement of your theological beliefs and ministry approach, along with four references (pastoral supervisor, peer minister, co-worker, congregant).

Send correspondence to:

**Search Committee – First Baptist Church** [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from faithful, Christ‑centered pastors who feel called to this opportunity. Please prayerfully consider this ministry and submit your application.