About our next Pastor

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Qualities, Skills & Experience Desired

We are seeking a leader, teacher, disciple and communicator who can assist in equipping our church in a growing relationship with Christ our Lord.

What we desire is a pastor that has a heart for God and His people. He would be a humble man that gives all the credit to God for all our successes and accomplishments.

He would have a positive outlook on life – upbeat with a sense of humor.

He would be an approachable person that can relate to us, and be willing to meet members face-to-face (by appointment), and also be available by phone, text or email.

We would like to see a strong leader with conviction – willing to lead the congregation, deacons and ministries. A proactive person, not reactive. A pastor willing to confront issues Biblically with grace.

He would be a man of prayer that emphasizes the importance of prayer – both corporately and personally.

A counselor that is willing to help marriages and domestic disputes. Willing to help troubled youth. Willing to help in times of physical and psychological stress and be confidential and circumspect in what is shared with him.

We are hoping for someone that will be committed to the church, not just getting experience to move on to bigger and better opportunities. We are hoping for someone who wants to put his roots into the community.

He would be spiritually mature and God led, not showing favoritism (rich or poor, young or old, etc.)

This person needs to know the Bible to be God’s word and infallible.

He would have:

• Biblical Studies training, seminary experience (appreciated but not required).  Our Church is willing to work with someone who is pursuing continuing education through various means.
• Has the ability to delegate responsibilities and share the load with deacons and teachers.
• Someone who has a good understanding for business/finances, including church policy and is proactive in managing these items.
• He would have the ability to work with all age groups.
• He would have good communication skills and can preach God’s Word so it can be understood and applied.

Non-church work experience and ability to relate to a diverse congregation and their needs are appreciated.

Church Profile

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SMITHVILLE

Traditional Southern Baptist Church with 135 years in thecommunity with a welcoming membership Community Driven Church

• Sonshine School daycare - 16 years in community with
  • 91 children in attendance
• Smithville Ministerial Alliance leader
• Born Again Emporium volunteer/collaborative local church initiative
• Annual VBS program
• Annual Youth and Children’s outbound Church camps
• Community Bible-read through events and programs
• Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Program

Mid-Week Dinner with Contemporary Worship, and Bible Study

Prayer Ministry

Praise & Worship team lead worship

Mix of traditional and contemporary with special music and guest singer once a month

MEMBERSHIP PROFILE

Total Membership: 829
Resident Members: 472
Weekly Worship Attendance: 135
Total Small Group Enrollment: 160
Weekly Bible Study Attendance: 146
Weekly Online Worship Participation: 90

CHURCH PROPERTY

Church Property: 1.6 acres
Church Seating: 330+
Church Meeting Rooms:
3 seating 20+ people each
Normal Parking: 199 slots
Handicap Parking: 13 slots