Pastor Search
First Baptist Church of Nogales
FBC is currently looking for a new pastor. Pastor Dave Cañada pastored for 40 years,
retiring in April, 2021. Steve Murray has been the Interim Pastor from April, 2021 to the present
time. If you are interested in being considered to be the next pastor, we invite you to apply.
The Pastor Profile, the Church Profile, and the Community Profile are below. Click on this link to the application, along with specific material to be considered. When you are finished, please send your application form and additional material via email to PastorSearchNogales@gmail.com.
You can meet our Core Pastor Search Team here:
Pastor Profile - First Baptist Church, Nogales, AZ
Overview
The Pastor is a humble servant called to reach people with the love of Christ, seeks to see lives
transformed through the Holy Spirit, and equip them to serve in and expand God’s kingdom. He
is a man of utmost integrity, teacher of sound doctrine, and a heart that inspires people to believe
wholeheartedly in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Qualifications
• Meet the biblical qualifications of a pastoring/teaching elder.
• Acts 6:1-6; 20:28-31; 1 Tim 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Peter 5:1-7.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. Can preach in both languages.
• Possess a lifestyle characterized by moral integrity, ethics and servant leadership.
• Handle and communicate the Scriptures in an effective and compelling fashion.
• Proficient in biblical theology and the ability to convey biblical truth.
• Have a recognized ordination or be willing to pursue the same.
• Able to accept the constitution and policies of FBC.
• Preferred M.Div. or Bible college degree or in process or willing to pursue same.
• Experience in leading a staff team or volunteers in a unified vision and direction.
• Able to plan, set goals, promote events, and organize leadership development.
• Able to mentor, encourage, and motivate.
• Possess good interpersonal skills with an ability to listen.
• Able to be a bridge between two cultures.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Pastor would include, but are not limited to:
• As the recognized human leader of the church, the Pastor carries all the duties and
responsibilities of an Elder such as:
• Prayer covering for all members, attendees, and ministries.
• Teaching and preaching of God’s Word in all settings and functions.
• Spiritual and biblical protection of the church, which includes doctrine.
• Spiritual admonishment and/or discipline in cooperation with church leadership.
• Leadership and teacher development.
• Oversight of the vision, spiritual direction, and spiritual welfare of the Church.
• Oversight of the worship services and ministry programs of the Church.
• Oversight and leadership of Church staff in cooperation with church leadership.
• Ensuring procedures are in place for the functioning of the Church.
Church Profile
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Community Profile
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Application
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Addictional Things To Send
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[Addition material to be added here]
First Baptist Church of Nogales
Join us to worship, learn, and focus on the Lord.
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office @fbcnogales.org
(520) 281-1677
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1916 N. Frank Reed Rd Nogales AZ 85621
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First Baptist Church of Nogales
Contact Us
office @fbcnogales.org
(520) 281-1677
1916 N. Frank Reed Rd Nogales AZ 85621
Stay Connected
First Baptist Church of Nogales
Contact Us
office @fbcnogales.org
(520) 281-1677