Pastor

First Osage Baptist Church 236 S Main st Fairfax, Oklahoma 74637 Southern Baptist Church - Rural community We are a small, long established Southern Baptist church prayerfully seeking a bi-vocational pastor to lead, shepherd, and grow with our congregation. About our church Founded in 1904, our church has been a steady presence in our rural community for over a century. Our current building was constructed in 1924, with updates to the sanctuary completed in 2017.

Average Sunday attendance:

35-50 Wednesday night youth and children: 35-50

Congregation:

Primarily older adults (late 60s-80s) Financial status: stable, debt-free, with a recently acquired church van

Facilities:

Parsonage included We are a traditional-leaning church, but open to various service styles. Our people are kind, loving, and supportive, with a sincere desire to see the church remain active and impactful. Our Strengths A faithful, caring congregation Strong attendance among youth and children on Wednesday nights Debt-free with stable finances Willingness among members to serve as they are able A church with deep roots and a heart for its community Our Realities Most of our active membership is older, and many are limited by health or age Leadership and ministry responsibilities are more centralized in the pastor than in larger churches Growth has been steady but limited in recent years Worship leadership support is present but not always consistent We want to be honest: this is a church that needs a shepherd willing to be hands-on and present across multiple areas of ministry. Responsibilities The pastor will be expected to: Preach and teach biblically sound sermons ( Sunday mornings and as needed) Provide pastoral care (visitation, counseling, encouragement) Lead or assist with Sunday School across various age groups when needed Teach or oversee Wednesday night youth and children's ministries Lead or coordinate music during worship (with organist when available; otherwise using provided resources) Provide general leadership and vision for the church Handle routine administrative duties in coordination with the church secretary and financial personnel Qualifications Called to pastoral ministry with a heart for small church leadership In agreement with Southern Baptist doctrine Able to relate to both older adults and younger families/children Willing to serve in a multi-role, hands-on ministry environment Strong communication and leadership skills Experience preferred, but not required What we are looking for We are not looking for a perfect pastor - we are looking for the right fit. Some0ne who: Loves people and is willing to walk alongside them in all seasons of life Is patient and steady, understanding the pace and challenges of a small rural church Has a heart for both shepherding and reaching the next generation Is comfortable wearing multiple hats in ministry Compensation Salary based on experience and church budget Parsonage provided Church covers standard ministry-related expense How to Apply Please submit a resume, statement of faith, and any available sermon samples to: beckierhodes@yahoo.com CONTACT INFO- Rebecca Rhodes - Pastor Search Comm Chair 337-526-0785 Patricia Daley 918-625-9304