The First Southern Baptist Church of Yuma (FSBC) serves a small, family-oriented, and thriving agricultural community on the high plains of Northeast Colorado with a population of 3500. The town of Yuma, located 120 miles east of Denver, provides a hub for the surrounding area with both family and commercial agricultural operations, hospital and medical services, athletic and artistic programs for all ages, locally owned businesses (restaurants, hardware, clothing), and a theater.

First Southern Baptist Church of Yuma

FSBC was established in 1958 and is associated with the Southern Baptist Convention, The Colorado State Convention, and The Great Commission Partnership Association. FSBC is debt-free with a beautiful open-curved sanctuary designed for modern worship and active preaching. We use a blended worship style with a strong worship team. We live-stream our Sunday morning services and currently FSBC averages about 90 in attendance. There is a large welcoming foyer, fellowship hall and multiple classrooms which support Wednesday night AWANA, Sunday school classes, youth, and summer VBS. This is a church and a community in which to put down roots and build a home. FSBC has several third generation families in ministry. The office suite includes a large pastor's office and a separate part-time secretary's office.

Pastoral Responsibilities

Article 9; Section 2 of the FSBC constitution:

"The pastor is responsible for leading the church to function as a New Testament church. The pastor shall serve as leader in public worship services and administer the ordinances as taught in the Scriptures. The pastor shall have general oversight of the spiritual welfare of the membership, and of all boards and standing committees of this church. He will preside at business meetings if possible in keeping with Roberts Rules of Order."

• Being called by God to the FSBC congregation

• Exhibiting Christ-like character and values in all aspects of his personal and professional life

• Prioritizing the Sunday sermon with a strong command of Scripture

• Emphasizing the Gospel and Christian Living

• Having verbal and written communication skills, applying Scripture to daily life

• Previous pastoral experience preferred but not required

• Initiating, training, delegating, and leading ministries

• Organizing Visitation/Outreach Ministry

• Exhibiting conflict resolution skills

• Expressing a transparent testimony

• Participating in community events

• Maintaining regular office hours

Salary and Benefits

The individual salary package and benefits are negotiated between the candidate and the Personnel Committee and will take into consideration experience and education. The package typically includes but is not limited to options such as the parsonage (utilities, taxes, upkeep, and insurance), retirement, mileage, and family medical insurance. The salary package ranges from $32,000 – $52,000. The parsonage is a four-bedroom, three bath ranch style house with a fenced in backyard and a sprinkler system, and is located across the street from a preschool, elementary, and middle school. It is within walking distance of the city park and swimming pool.

Please send inquiries to the Pastor Search Committee at [email protected].