Bivocational Pastor Part Time

Midway Baptist Church in Wichita, KS is seeking a bi-vocational pastor to preach, shepherd, and serve alongside our Elder Team.
Midway Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation seeking to serve and grow as a healthy local church for years to come. After a season of transition, we are committed to becoming a church with an environment that allows people to feel secure and protected; a welcoming atmosphere for people of all backgrounds, holistic care for members and the community, and encouragement: a place where people are received with warmth, supported spiritually and personally, and bolstered in the hope of the gospel. We are seeking a pastor who understands both the needs and opportunities of a smaller church and is willing to help us continue to grow in faithfulness, outreach, and care.

Church and Position Information
 Church governance: Midway Baptist Church is an elder-led congregation. The pastor works as a member of a team of elders who are responsible for the governance of the church congregation.
 Doctrine: Doctrinally conservative
 Statement of faith: Candidates must support the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
 Congregation size: Approximately 60 people
 Compensation: $500 weekly / $26,000 annually
 Expected time commitment: Approximately 15-20 hours per week

The pastor of Midway Baptist Church will serve as the primary preacher and as a member of the Elder Team. This role requires faithful preaching, administrative responsibility, and a team-oriented approach to shepherding the church.

Primary responsibilities include:
 Preach and teach Scripture in faith from the pulpit on Sundays.
 Serve as a member of the Elder Team, helping lead the church through shared governance, counsel and decision-making.
 Provide pastoral care for church members, including counseling, hospital visits, spiritual guidance, and personal encouragement.
 Executing core administrative responsibilities necessary for the function of the church.
 Help identify and facilitate opportunities for community outreach and congregational involvement.
 Encourage discipleship, mentorship, and service within the congregation.