Westmoreland Baptist Church in Huntington, West Virginia, is prayerfully seeking a pastor.
Westmoreland Baptist Church (WBC) is prayerfully seeking a pastor who will lead the congregation to grow closer to God and faithfully pursue his mission. The church desires a Christlike leader who demonstrates a clear calling from God, a commitment to holiness, and a passion for making disciples.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a seminary degree or be actively pursuing one.
- Have at least five years of pastoral leadership experience.
- Affirm and align with the Baptist Faith and Message.
- Live within and engage the local community.
- Lead a family (if applicable) that is willing to be involved in the life of the church, its ministries, and the surrounding community.
Community
Westmoreland/Spring Valley is a mostly residential community with three K–12 schools. It consists primarily of middle- to low-income households. Though part of Huntington, Westmoreland sits in a separate county and is located in the Tri-State region of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, near the Ohio River. Marshall University is located approximately five miles from the church.
Church Profile
WBC has served its community for more than 110 years. At its peak, Sunday morning attendance ranged from 350–400. Current attendance averages 60–80. The campus includes:
- A sanctuary seating 400–500 (including balcony)
- A two-story educational building
- A preschool/multi-purpose building with gym/fellowship hall
The church offers children’s programming and an active Women on Mission group. WBC has a long-standing heart for missions and seeks a pastor who will help rekindle and strengthen a missional focus.
The church is debt-free. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Scripture Focus
Philippians 1:19–21
“For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Application Information
Candidates who meet the qualifications and feel led to serve in this capacity are invited to contact:
- Church Office: (304) 429-1348 (no full-time office coverage)
- Pastoral Search Committee Chairman: Ted Keown – Theodore.Keown@musicarts.com
- Deacon Chairman: Ken Adkins – (304) 544-4547
To apply by mail or email, please send application materials (resume and references) to:
Mail:
Westmoreland Baptist Church
Attn: Ted Keown
3401 Hughes St
Huntington, WV 25704
Email:
Theodore.Keown@musicarts.com
Church Facebook Page: facebook.com/westmorelandsbc