Job Description

Position Title: Sr. Pastor Position Type & Compensation: Full time Salaried position, $80,000 (Base + Housing) commensurate with education and experience, plus additional benefits. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore Ave., Derby, KS 67037 About First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church (FPC) is located just south of Wichita, KS, and is a growing, vibrant, and conservative Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) of Reformed Faith with 187 members. Our church is centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and committed to the Word of God as confessed in the Westminster Standards and have proudly served Derby for nearly 150 years. Position Overview We are seeking an ordained Senior Pastor to preach God’s Word, lead the congregation in meaningful worship, and shepherd our congregation toward God’s mission. This role includes oversight of church operations, staff management, and collaboration with the church Session. Minimum Qualifications • Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Degree • Experience: 5 plus years of church leadership preferred • Ordination: Must be ordained (or eligible for ordination) within the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) Core Responsibilities • Worship & Preaching: Prepare and deliver Biblically sound sermons for 2 weekly services (both traditional and contemporary); administer Sacraments and lead special services as needed. • Leadership & Governance: Serve as moderator of Session meetings; ensure church ministries align with God’s Word; oversee operations in partnership with the Session. • Staff & Ministry Supervision: Direct supervision of the Director of Youth/College and Children/Adult Ministries, and Administrative Assistant. General supervision of the Choir Director, Musician, and Praise Team Leader. Lead regular staff meetings and collaborate with the Personnel committee on annual staff reviews. • Discipleship & Community Care: Model a Christ centered life and lead membership growth initiatives, membership classes, and confirmation collaboration. Conduct pastoral visits for the sick, aged, and disabled. Provide spiritual, marital, and personal counseling. • Missions & Outreach: Partner with the Mission and Evangelism Committee to encourage congregational support for local and global missions. Work in coordination with volunteers, in the ministries of the First Presbyterian Church, under the guidance of the session. Primary Competencies and Abilities: 1. Passion to shepherd, love, and preach God’s word with a commitment to discipleship. 2. Unwavering personal commitment to prayer, worship, and spiritual growth. 3. Strong dedication to missions, community outreach, and evangelism. 4. Proven team-building leadership, operational management, and relational communication skills. Are You Called to Lead Us? If you are a Gospel-centered leader with a passion for Reformed theology, a heart for pastoral care, and vision for community discipleship, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume (including 3 reference contacts), cover letter with statement of faith, and links to 2 or more sermons to: Contact: Mr. Rocklyn Schmidt pastorsearchfpc@gmail.com 505.710.5498 For more information about our church feel free to visit: www.fpcderby.org For additional information regarding EPC requirements: www.epcconnect.org First Presbyterian Church Mission Statement Living out our love for Jesus Christ: we worship passionately; serve diligently; love unconditionally and teach Biblically.

About the Organization

First Presbyterian Church is located in Derby, a city in the southern part of Sedgwick County. Derby is about five miles south of Wichita, a larger metropolitan area of approximately 401,500 people with multiple resources for our new pastor's family. Because of this location, the church draws members not only from Derby but also from multiple surrounding communities. The nearby airport and the church's proximity to Wichita contribute to Derby's connection within the broader region. Additionally, our location near McConnell Air Force Base allows us to minister to and welcome military families, further broadening our reach and ministry opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications • Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Degree • Experience: 5 plus years of church leadership preferred • Ordination: Must be ordained (or eligible for ordination) within the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)