The Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association is composed of 50+ churches in the greater Wichita area. Our current Associational Mission Strategist is retiring after 16 years of faithful service. We are now beginning the search for his replacement.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate and cultivate strong relationships with pastors, church planters, churches, and lay leaders in the association.
- Steward well the high level of trust and camaraderie that exists among the pastors and churches of our association.
- Promote kingdom-minded partnerships in the association and beyond (e.g. state convention, SBC, etc.).
- Provide assistance in the planting of new churches and the revitalization of plateaued and declining churches.
- Assist pastors and churches in the various challenges of church life (i.e. be a pastor to pastors).
- Lead the various pastor cohorts that meet each month.
- Preach the Word (i.e. supply preaching).
- Provide helpful training opportunities for pastors and lay leaders.
- Assist HOKSBA committees in accomplishing their tasks.
- Oversee the HOKSBA office, staff, and budget.
Requirements:
- Godly character/above reproach
- Humble and gracious
- Encourager
- Peacemaker
- Lifelong learner
- Good communicator
- Highly relational
- Track record of investing in/discipling men
- Track record of helping to raise up healthy pastors and churches
- Member of a local church within the HOKSBA
- Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Preferences:
- At least 10 years of ministry experience (lead pastor experience preferred)
- Someone who is local (i.e. known in and around HOKSBA, our state convention, etc.)
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your resume to matthew@olivetwichita.com. The deadline for receiving resumes will be October 6, 2024.