Pastor

First Baptist Church, Lytle; Lytle (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Baptist Church of Lytle is seeking a licensed and ordained pastor to faithfully proclaim the Gospel and teach biblical truth in a warm, connected community in Lytle, Texas. The pastor will shepherd and care for the congregation, strengthen discipleship, and work with committees to reach new families while modeling prayer, personal example, and outreach in daily life.

No specific formal education is required; candidates should demonstrate biblical knowledge, doctrinal understanding,

Qualifications

• Licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel.
• Bible as the Word of God and final authority.
• Pastor who shepherds and administers.
• Personable, courageous, service-oriented, organized, approachable.
• Leads with committees and ministry leaders.
• Heart for evangelism and community outreach.
• Leads by prayer and discipleship.

Responsibilities

• Proclaim the Gospel and teach biblical truth.
• Shepherd and care for the congregation.
• Strengthen discipleship and pastoral care.
• Lead as administrator alongside committees.
• Reach new individuals and families in the community.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Evangelism

Discipleship

Pastoral care

Education

No formal education required

Job description

First Baptist Church of Lytle

Lytle, Texas

“We exist to become so unified with God and each other that the truth of who Christ is may be seen, known, believed, and loved.”

Based on John 17:23

First Baptist Church of Lytle is a loving, friendly, welcoming, close-knit Southern Baptist congregation that has served Lytle and the surrounding communities since 1893.

We are prayerfully seeking a Pastor who will faithfully proclaim the Gospel, teach biblical truth, shepherd and care for our congregation, strengthen discipleship, and help us reach and welcome new individuals and families in Lytle and the surrounding communities.

What We Are Seeking

• A licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel
• A Pastor who believes the Bible is the Word of God and the final authority
• A man who exhibits the biblical characteristics of 1 Timothy 3:1-7
• A faithful preacher and teacher who will also serve as a shepherd and administrator
• A Pastor who is led by Christ, personable, courageous, service-oriented, organized, and approachable
• A leader who works alongside committees and ministry leaders
• A Pastor with a genuine heart for evangelism and community outreach, and a commitment to discipleship, pastoral care, and visitation
• A Pastor who leads by personal example in prayer, discipleship, and reaching the lost

Education & Experience

No specific formal education or seminary degree is required. Candidates should demonstrate the biblical knowledge, theological and doctrinal understanding, administrative ability, and ministry skills necessary to faithfully fulfill the position.