Pastor

The First Baptist Church of Osprey, FL is seeking God’s guidance in the call of a full time pastor.  The church is located in an area that draws a number of seasonal (winter) residents.  Therefore, attendance fluctuates based upon season.  We are a relatively small church that, pre-COVID, averaged roughly 55-65 per week in worship during the “off season” and roughly 120-130 during “season”.  Post- COVID attendance currently averages 55-65 per week.

Qualifications:

• Committed Christian whose life demonstrates the Biblical qualifications of pastor/bishop as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9
• Beliefs consistent with the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.
• Personal walk with God exemplifies the teachings of the New Testament.
• Clear sense of God’s call to the ministry.
• Strong conviction of God’s leadership to pursue this opportunity.
• Combination of formal education and experience in pastoral ministry.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a pastor of a church.
• Degree in Ministry/Theology from an accredited seminary.
• Former affiliation with a Southern Baptist church.

Contact: 

• Email resume with references to searchcommittee2021@gmail.com