Pastor - Growing Multicultural Baptist Church

Job Description: First Baptist Church, a growing multicultural congregation of 100+ attendees in North Platte, NE, seeks a dedicated Pastor to join our team and support a smooth transition for our current Lead Pastor. This role will work closely with the leadership of our Lead Pastor, ultimately taking on increasing responsibilities that include:

• Preaching, teaching, and leading small groups as needed.
• Assisting with evangelism and community outreach.
• Overseeing facility maintenance and operations.
• Supporting ministry expansion (e.g., youth, children’s programs) with fresh ideas and energy.
• Planning for the church’s future with a long-term commitment to North Platte.

Preaching & Teaching Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering sermons so that the Word of God is proclaimed with clarity and conviction, bringing its power to bear on the needs of individuals, the church, the community, and the world.
• Enabling others to learn using methods and materials appropriate for the learner's age and situation.

Qualifications

• Strong Bible knowledge and proven preaching/teaching ability.
• Mature believer bringing seasoned experience and practical wisdom.
• Vibrant personal spiritual life, compatible with Baptist theology and our congregation.
• Administrative skills or willingness to learn, with shepherding instincts.
• Desire to engage actively with the church and community, ideally with family involvement.

Salary: TBD (Competitive, based on experience and qualifications)

The First Baptist Church is a modest-sized multicultural Baptist church committed to leading people to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We pursue this through biblically grounded preaching, relational ministry, and engaging programs that serve all generations—including AWANA, children's church, and youth ministry. We affirm and encourage women in a variety of ministry roles, such as Sunday school, children's church, worship, youth ministry, AWANA, retirement home worship services, and missions (including quilting and food pantry). Our congregation is shepherded by a seasoned and stable leadership team, including a Lead Pastor with long tenure and deep commitment to Christ and the local community. North Platte offers: family-friendly rural living, low cost of living, outdoor recreation (e.g., hunting, lakes, proximity to larger cities), strong schools, and supportive community.