El Dorado First Baptist Church
SENIOR PASTOR
El Dorado, KS
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Snapshot
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Weekly Attendance: 130
Location: El Dorado, Kansas
The Role: Senior Pastor
Meet El Dorado First Baptist Church:
The Foundation of First Baptist Church, El Dorado, Kansas, goes back just eleven months after the town was incorporated in 1870. On April 30, 1871, the church met for the first time in a stone one-room schoolhouse, and on October 23, 1871, the Secretary of State chartered the church. Over the next 150 years, the church met in several locations. It has been located at the current location for over one hundred years. There have been multiple additions and improvement projects resulting in the facilities enjoyed by the church family today.
The church was affiliated with the American Baptist denomination for most of its past. But, in 2005, a major milestone occurred as the church body voted to leave the American Baptist Association.
About the Senior Pastor:
FBC of El Dorado is looking to fill the position of Senior Pastor. We are an unaffiliated Baptist church located just twenty miles east of Wichita, KS. Our church has a long history of serving our community and others around the world for over 150 years. The right candidate will be a Godly man with a love for Jesus who will primarily be responsible for preaching and teaching, cultivating fellowship, outreach, evangelism, and for implementing the vision of the church. Must be able to lead a multi-pastoral staff, work well with people of all ages, and shepherd the church with love and care.
The Senior Pastor's Responsibilities Include:
Provide Biblical vision and mission, and effectively communicate to, and work with the congregation, Deacons, and leadership.
Must possess characteristics listed in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
Must practice and exhibit servant leadership.
Foster a culture of discipleship and leadership training.
Oversee the day-to-day ministry of the Congregation and administration of the church.
Must work with the Deacons to determine order of services.
Must collaborate with worship leaders to determine music for the worship service.
Enrich the staff during daily devotion time and hold regular staff meetings.
Must attend board and committee meetings.
Engage and build relationships within the local community, participating in outreach and mission activities, and collaborating with other organizations to address community needs.
What You Bring:
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Senior Pastor:
Education & Experience
5+ years of comparable experience
Undergrad degree required
Personal Characteristics & Qualifications
Theological alignment
Good communicator with solid preaching skills
Relational, engaging, and winsome
Multigenerational appreciation and focus
Meaningful change agent
Self-starter full of drive and passion
Collaborative nature and a team player
Pastoral with a shepherd's heart
What it's Like to Live in El Dorado, Kansas:
El Dorado is the county seat of Butler County, Kansas. Located in South Central Kansas right on the Kansas Turnpike at the edge of the Flint Hills, the city population is 12,993. El Dorado is the largest city in Butler County whose total population is approximately 67,000. "El Dorado, meaning "the Golden Land", was established in 1871 and grew quickly due to the discovery of the El Dorado Oil Field. By 1918, El Dorado was the largest single producer of oil in Kansas and was responsible for 9% of worldwide production. It is home to El Dorado Lake, the largest lake in Kansas and a year-round recreation and vacation destination. One of the top state parks in America for fishing, boating, and family fun, El Dorado features 2,000 acres of park, 4,000 acres of wildlife area, 8,000 acres of water, and ninety-eight miles of shoreline. The area is also home to a wide range of mammals, songbirds, game birds, and waterfowl."
Major employers include the HF Sinclair Refinery, Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital, USD 490, and Butler County Community College.
