First Baptist Church in Ashdown, AR is seeking a man of God to fill the role of our Senior Pastor. Our pastor has retired after 31 years of service to our wonderful congregation.

Ashdown is located in the southwest part of the state of Arkansas. We are a small community of approximately 4000 with a major paper industry supporting many families. Our church was founded in 1894 and we have approximately 900 members on the role with an average attendance around 130 (this is a growing number after covid).

Position description:

The Senior Pastor’s primary role is to provide leadership to the congregation, facilitate growth of the church body and conduct the business of the church. We are a church of Bible believers seeking a pastor with a clear understanding of Biblical doctrine, who will lead our church by preaching God’s word in a way that reaches the youth as well as our senior adults. We need a shepherd to help us spiritually, be mission-minded in our community and abroad, care for us, pray with us and lead others to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We would expect him to have a positive, patient, energetic, friendly and pastoral demeanor.

Education/Experience:

We feel education and experience is an important factor. We would prefer a candidate who has attended an SBC seminary and has 5-7 years of related experience and/or training. These years may be a combination of both education and ministry experience.

This is a full-time position with salary and benefits depending on the qualifications of the applicant. This job posting is not an all-inclusive description of FBC Ashdown or of the duties, responsibilities or incentives. These will be discussed if you are interested in the position.

For interested applicants, please email the following to the address listed below:
1. Resume with ministerial references
2. Statement of faith
3. Audio/video of sermon or short devotional

Contact information:
First Baptist Church
70 N. Park Avenue
Ashdown, AR 71822
870-898-5196
fbcashdown.search@gmail.com
Jimmy Tumey 903-293-0455
Kevin Robinson 903-278-2394

First Baptist Church of Ashdown

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