Independent Missionary Baptist Church
601 Pottawatomie Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Pastoral Vacancy Announcement
Position Title: Senior Pastor
Opening Date: February 7, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Independent is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor to serve its congregation of approximately 125 members. The church has served as a spiritual beacon of hope for more than 156 years in the Leavenworth community. Independent is actively involved in the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kansas and the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
The members of Independent are seeking a Pastor who is well versed in both the Old and New Testaments and possesses a strong commitment to Biblical Preaching and Teaching. We are seeking an individual whose qualifications align with 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 and Titus 1: 6-9.
Qualifications:
- Licensed and ordained within the Baptist denomination.
- Bachelor's degree earned from an accredited institution and Theological Seminary training preferred.
- A minimum of five years of pastoral experience preferred.
- Effective communication skills (written and oral).
- Ability to deliver God's Word by preaching the Gospel using sermons that are scripture-based and relevant to the century Christian.
- Proficient in operating commonly used technological devices.
Application Process:
Interested candidates, must submit the following:
- A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
- A resume
- A completed copy of the Pastor Application Form; posted online with the vacancy announcement.
- Copy of License
- Copy of Ordination Certificate
- Copy of college/seminary degree certificates
Final candidates must consent to a reference check, a full background check including criminal history, a drug test and credit check. These checks will be conducted by an outside agency for complete confidentiality.
Completed packets must be submitted via the US Postal Service directly to:
Independent Missionary Baptist
Church Pastoral Search Committee
P.O. Box 704
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
All candidates' packets will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.