Lead Pastor

We are prayerfully seeking a Christ-centered, Spirit-led Lead Pastor to guide our church and community in fulfilling our vision and mission. The ideal candidate will be a passionate preacher and teacher of God’s Word, a compassionate shepherd to the congregation, and a visionary leader capable of equipping and motivating others for ministry and service.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to the church and local community

• Prepare and deliver engaging, biblically sound weekly sermons aligned with the church’s vision and mission

• Oversee and work collaboratively with church staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers

• Cast and implement vision for the church in alignment with its core values

• Foster a welcoming, multicultural, and multigenerational church environment

• Encourage and equip members to actively serve in ministry

• Teach and disciple individuals and groups to grow in faith

• Represent the church in the community with a heart for outreach and evangelism

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Qualifications

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a deep love for the Church

• Ordained minister with a degree in theology, ministry, or a related field preferred

• Strong communication, teaching, and preaching skills

• Proven leadership experience in a pastoral or ministry context

• Shepherd’s heart with a servant-leader mindset

• Highly motivational and able to inspire church engagement and service

• Preferably bilingual (Spanish/English) to better serve a diverse congregation community

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To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to a recent sermon (if available) to: firstbaptistcimarron@gmail.com

For Questions Contact: Craig Koehn - 620-518-9597

Join us at First Baptist Church of Cimarron as we seek to glorify God, serve our community, and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ together.

First Baptist Church of Cimarron is located in the quiet, friendly town of Cimarron, KS and conveniently centered between Dodge City and Garden City. Our church was founded in 1950, and we moved to our new building in 2000. At First Baptist Church we care about you and your spiritual well being. We have Sunday School classes for adults and youth on Sunday. On Wednesday nights we host Kids Klub for Grade School children and High School Youth Group.