First Baptist Church of Winnemucca is seeking a quality man for the position of Associate Pastor. The right man will be mission-minded, Christ centered, and enthusiastic about discipleship. The Associate Pastor will be responsible in supporting the Senior Pastor in preaching and teaching along with shepherding God's flock, performing general pastoral care and duties. He will also be expected to help with some of the technical and administrative aspects along with some oversight of various ministries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the Senior Pastor in preaching and teaching. 2. Provide leadership to and help develop adult discipleship and administration of small groups at First Baptist Church. 3. Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and counseling. 4. Oversee the prayer ministry. 5. Oversee the membership process. 6. Create and maintain a visitation ministry. 7. Create and maintain an evangelistic/outreach ministry.

POSITION TITLE

Associate Pastor

REQUIREMENTS

1. Be born-again and living a dedicated Christian life. 2. Possess spiritual gifts, along with the professional and educational background adequate for the position. 3. Be committed to the vision, mission, values, and ministry philosophy of FBC, Winnemucca. 4. Be licensed or ordained or willing to pursue. 5. Be a member or actively pursuing membership at

FBC. EXPECTATIONS

1. Participate regularly in Sunday worship services through prayer, announcements, dedications, baptisms, and the Lord's Supper. 2. Preach and teach God's Word periodically in Sunday morning worship services and other ministry settings. 3. Assist the Senior Pastor in administering the ordinances and officiating funerals/weddings when requested. 4. Provide care to the congregation through prayer, encouragement, counseling, visitation, and other means necessary. 5. Oversee development, promotion, and implementation of adult ministry programs (i.e. Visitation, Small Groups, Evangelism, Discipleship, etc.) The Associate Pastor will be mentored by the Senior Pastor with the expectation of progressing into the Senior Pastor role. This will be a full time 40 hour per week role with a starting total compensation package of $78,000 per year. The compensation will include the use of a newly remodeled parsonage which is a brick home with a finished basement. The water and sewer will be paid by the church plus a salary of $3,000 a month. Winnemucca is a rural community located in Northeastern Nevada about 165 miles from Reno. The city of Winnemucca has a population of just under 9,000 as of July 1, 2025. With new industries coming in, including a new lithium mine, the population is anticipated to expand dramatically in the next two years. Winnemucca is the County seat of Humboldt County who major industries include gold mining, farming and ranching, and tourism. With the anticipated growth is the expectation of more people attending the church and more needs than can be met by one pastor. The church itself is congregationally led with a current average attendance this year of 144, up from last year's average of 129 on Sunday mornings and 118 in 2024. A link to the FBC website along with our statement of faith can be found below. Resume's and information requests can be directed to winnemuccapastorsearch@gmail.com Fifth and Garrison

• P.O. Box 7
• Winnemucca, NV 89446
• Office (775) 623-2085
• Cell (775) 304-1976 fbcwinnemucca.org
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