Bi-Vocational Pastor First Southern Baptist Abilene

Manhattan Christian College; Abilene (KS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching retirement plan

Job summary

First Southern Baptist Church Abilene (FSBC Abilene) is seeking a bi-vocational pastor to lead and teach, serve the congregation, and engage the Abilene community. The candidate should demonstrate strong biblical preaching, relational leadership, and a heart for ministry across generations in a rural church setting.

The role offers opportunities for ongoing seminary or ministry education support and relational outreach within the Kansas community.

Qualifications

• Strong, engaging Bible preaching and teaching to faithfully communicate the Gospel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to relocate to Abilene, KS and engage with the church and community.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Communication skills

Leadership

Relational ministry

Bi-vocational ministry

Willing to relocate

Education

Seminary graduate

Bible college degree or equivalent ministry experience

Job description

About Us

First Southern Baptist Church Abilene (FSBC) is a welcoming rural church located in the Heartland of America. FSBC Abilene is seeking a Bi-Vocational Pastor. We are a congregation that loves God, loves our community, and deeply values our church family. We have well-maintained, up-to-date facilities. Our location offers the advantages of rural community life while being within a convenient drive of Salina, Kansas City and Midwestern Seminary.

Our congregation includes younger families and children, providing opportunities for ministry across generations and a strong foundation for continued growth. We are committed supporters of the Baptist Faith and Message and are actively connected with the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists. FSBC Abilene has been blessed with healthy resources and seeks to be a good steward of all that God has entrusted to us. We are excited about the opportunities God has placed before us and desire to continue growing spiritually, reaching our community, investing in families, and faithfully proclaiming the Gospel.

Pastor Qualifications

• Belief in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 (Church Beliefs & Faith Statements).
• Grounded firmly in God's Word and committed to biblical truth.
• A strong, engaging Bible preacher and teacher who faithfully communicates the Gospel.
• Maintains a consistent, prayerful, and Bible-centered devotional life.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to provide strong, Christ-centered leadership while developing open, genuine, and trusting relationships with the congregation and community.
• Compassionate, caring, and attentive to the needs of individuals and families.
• Willing to relocate to and become an active part of the Abilene community.
• Willing to prayerfully discuss and explore what a bi-vocational pastorate may look like in the context of FSBC Abilene.

Educational Requirements & Benefits

• Seminary graduate preferred, or Bible college graduate with equivalent ministry experience.
• Willing to discuss opportunities to help with ongoing seminary education and continuing education costs.
• Matching retirement plan available as part of the church’s overall support for the pastor.

Resources

• Church FB Page
• Church Website