Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor Job Description
First Southern Baptist Church — Coffeyville, Kansas
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Senior Pastor serves as the full-time spiritual leader and chief administrator of First
Southern Baptist Church. His principal responsibility is to shepherd the congregation, providing
oversight to the spiritual health, doctrinal integrity, and direction of the church body. In active
partnership with the Deacon Body, Trustee Committee, church staff, and lay leadership, he
leads the congregation in fulfilling its core biblical purposes: Evangelism, Discipleship,
Fellowship, Ministry, Prayer, and New Testament Worship.
Biblical & Personal Qualifications
● Spiritual Testimony: A clear personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, demonstrating
an active, growing walk with the Lord.
● Biblical Standards: A lifestyle exhibiting Christlike character and moral integrity that
meets the scriptural qualifications of an elder/overseer set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus
1:5–9, and Galatians 5:22–26.
● Doctrinal Alignment: Full affirmation of and agreement with the Baptist Faith and
Message (2000) and the covenant and bylaws of First Southern Baptist Church.
● Ordination: Ordained Southern Baptist minister (or ordained in a church of like faith and
practice with willingness to align with the SBC).
● Practical Ministry Experience & Education: Practical ministry experience is highly
valued; formal theological education or Bible training is welcomed but not required where
proven pastoral fruitfulness, doctrinal soundness, and leadership experience are
demonstrated.
● Gifting & Character: Demonstrated competence in biblical preaching, expository
teaching, organizational leadership, pastoral care, and relational ministry.
Core Pastoral Responsibilities
● Worship & Preaching: Faithfully study, prepare, and preach the Word of God in
accordance with 2 Timothy 2:15, applying biblical truth to challenge and encourage the
congregation; lead meaningful corporate worship services; administer the biblical
ordinances of Believer's Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
● Evangelism & Missions: Maintain an active heart for reaching the lost and unchurched;
lead by example in personal evangelism; actively encourage churchwide participation in
local community outreach and Southern Baptist cooperative missions.
● Discipleship & Equipping: Oversee the spiritual growth, nurturing, and care of the
congregation alongside other church leaders (Matthew 28:19–20; Colossians 1:28–29; 2
Timothy 2:2); establish practical opportunities to equip believers for Christian maturity
and active service.
● Prayer: Lead by word and personal example in cultivating a lifestyle of prayer; strongly
encourage personal prayer and create intentional, recurring opportunities for corporate
prayer within the church body.
● Ministry & Service: Encourage and mobilize church members to discover and use their
spiritual gifts, talents, and resources to serve both within the church and throughout the
community for the advancement of the Gospel.
● Fellowship & Community: Promote Christian unity, mutual care, and meaningful
connection by fostering regular fellowship opportunities across the church family.
Administrative & Pastoral Leadership Responsibilities
● Pastoral Care & Counseling: Provide biblical counsel and spiritual guidance to
individuals and families in times of need, offering appropriate outside professional
referrals when necessary; visit the sick, shut-in, and hospitalized; conduct weddings and
funeral services for church families and community members.
● Vision & Strategic Direction: Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, partner with the
congregation, Deacon Body, and Trustee Committee to cast vision, set ministry goals,
and guide the church in actively impacting Coffeyville and the surrounding community for
Christ.
● Staff & Ministry Oversight: Provide day-to-day leadership, direct supervision, and
spiritual encouragement to all church staff; work collaboratively with ministry team leads
and committee chairs.
● Church Governance: Serve as moderator for church business conferences and special
congregational meetings in accordance with church bylaws; maintain open, clear
communication with the congregation regarding church affairs.
● Lines of Accountability: Maintain ultimate spiritual submission to the Lord Jesus Christ
as the Head of the Church, serving in mutual accountability with the congregation as a
whole, with direct administrative accountability and oversight maintained in active
partnership with the Deacon Body and Trustee Committee.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit their application materials electronically in PDF format to
the Pastor Search Committee:
● Email: [Insert Dedicated Search Committee Email]
● Subject Line: Senior Pastor Application – [Candidate's Full Name]
Please include the following items:
1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae: Detailed ministry history, vocational background,
references, and contact information.
2. Doctrinal & Ministry Statement: A brief summary of your personal testimony,
philosophy of pastoral ministry, and affirmation of the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).
3. Sermon Samples: Links to 2–3 recent sermon recordings (video preferred, audio
accepted).
Mailing Address (for physical submissions):
Pastor Search Committee
First Southern Baptist Church
2701 W 8th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
[email protected]