Interim Preaching Pastor First Baptist Church Ark City

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary seeks an Interim Preaching Pastor for First Baptist Church (FBC) Ark City. This position focuses on providing steady pulpit ministry and pastoral care during a transition season for the church.

The ideal candidate is a retired pastor or a seasoned preacher who can prepare biblically sound sermons, lead church ordinances, and support the congregation in maintaining spiritual momentum.

This part-time role includes opportunities for wedding and funeral services, and additional administrative responsibilities are negotiable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a retired pastor or 2-3 years of consistent preaching experience.
• Demonstrates gentleness, wisdom, and clarity.
• Ability to help the church remain healthy and unified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver biblically sound sermons for Sunday morning.
• Lead the administration of the Lord's Supper and Baptism.
• Availability to officiate weddings and funerals as needed.

Skills

Expository Preaching

Pastoral Care

Administrative Support

Job description

Interim Preaching Pastor

First Baptist Church (FBC) Ark City is seeking a spiritually mature, gospel-centered leader to provide steady pulpit ministry and pastoral care during our season of transition. We are looking for an experienced proclaimer of the Word—either a retired pastor or a seasoned preacher—to shepherd our congregation and maintain our spiritual momentum.

The Essentials

• Timeline: Available now (or within 30-60 days) for a 3-6 month term, with potential for extension.
• Capacity: Part-time (Sunday mornings + negotiable mid-week hours)
• Note: The interim candidate will not be considered for the long-term Lead Pastor position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Expository Preaching: Prepare and deliver biblically sound, gospel-centered sermons for Sunday morning services.
• Ordinances: Lead the congregation in the administration of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism.
• Occasional Services: Availability to officiate weddings and funerals as the need arises.
• Administrative Support (Optional): Provide 5-10 hours/week for staff coordination, office hours, or basic oversight.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

We are seeking a leader who embodies the biblical qualifications of an overseer found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, specifically demonstrating gentleness, wisdom, and clarity.

• Experience: You should be a retired pastor with a proven track record of faithful ministry OR an individual with at least 2-3 years of consistent weekly preaching experience.
• Heart for Transition: A genuine desire to help our church remain healthy, unified, and focused on the Great Commission during this interim period.
• Theological Alignment: Candidates must be in full agreement with our values regarding the sufficiency of the Bible, the deity of Jesus Christ, the necessity of Salvation through faith alone, and a life of genuine worship. https://www.fbcarkcity.com/what-we-believe
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience
• Travel/Housing: Negotiable
• Staff/Leadership: The interim pastor reports to the Board of Elders