WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1869, Big Springs Baptist Church was launched with an enduring Great Commission vision to reach its entire region and the world beyond. Intentionally built in a centralized country location, the first generation of church members sought to form a center of its own amid a largely unsettled and pre-statehood frontier. As the population increased, Big Springs Baptist Church began to start new churches in other locations; first in the Dalesburg Township, (near Beresford, SD), later in Alcester, SD, and, more recently, they assisted with the start of a church in Canton, SD. All of these church plants, along with Big Springs Baptist Church, are affiliated with Converge Heartland and have consistently advanced the gospel of Jesus Christ for a combined total of over 425 years! Today, Big Springs Baptist Church has an annual budget of $200K, strong member volunteerism, an average attendance of 80 people, and a fresh vision for gospel-driven growth.
WHERE WE ARE
Big Springs Baptist Church is centrally located in the "Sioux Empire", near the regionally celebrated Big Sioux River, just 45 minutes south of Sioux Falls, SD, and 45 minutes north of Sioux City, IA. The church's unique location is still central to the region, primarily drawing attendees from two states, four counties, and five communities. This makes the church and parsonage location stand out as being in close proximity to many shopping, entertainment, and recreational opportunities. Even with ethnic diversity being celebrated, the Big Springs region is known for its Scandinavian history, with many of the regional names, sights, structures, and flavors serving as reminders of a Swedish and Norwegian heritage. Occupationally, the region sustains many families through agriculture related industries but the Big Springs area also has many professionals who work in finance, education, local government, and the health industry. In all, God has centrally located the Big Springs Baptist Church to maintain a strategic reach into the lives of nearly 20,000 people. Even with a 152 year history of gospel declaration, there are many people to reach and much to be done in the Big Springs region and beyond.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Big Springs Baptist Church is praying for their next pastor. With a strong multigenerational ministry value, Big Springs wants to reach the next generation for Christ, primarily by reaching heads of households of both younger and unchurched families With this in mind, they are looking for a doctrinally-aligned and experienced pastor who possesses a strong walk with Christ, to teach God's word and help them reach younger families and unchurched people, without neglecting older generations. The next pastor of Big Springs Baptist Church will need to be missional, possessing an outreach vision that spans the counties and communities from which church attendees are coming. Furthermore, the next pastor will also need to be pastoral, desiring to connect with and care for church attendees and the broader community, both inside and outside the church walls. Beyond this, it will be important that the next pastor is able to recruit, train and support volunteer ministers so as not to take everything onto his own shoulders. Ultimately, Big Springs Baptist Church is praying for a man of God and his family, who will stand in alignment with their vision, mission, and core values. Please take time to review this pastoral search website and the Lead Pastor Ministry Description . If you feel that you may be a fit for this pastoral opening, then you are warmly invited to apply. We are praying for you!
Founded in 1869, Big Springs Baptist Church was launched with an enduring Great Commission vision to reach its entire region and the world beyond. Intentionally built in a centralized country location, the first generation of church members sought to form a center of its own amid a largely unsettled and pre-statehood frontier. As the population increased, Big Springs Baptist Church began to start new churches in other locations; first in the Dalesburg Township, (near Beresford, SD), later in Alcester, SD, and, more recently, they assisted with the start of a church in Canton, SD. All of these church plants, along with Big Springs Baptist Church, are affiliated with Converge Heartland and have consistently advanced the gospel of Jesus Christ for a combined total of over 425 years! Today, Big Springs Baptist Church has an annual budget of $200K, strong member volunteerism, an average attendance of 80 people, and a fresh vision for gospel-driven growth.
WHERE WE ARE
Big Springs Baptist Church is centrally located in the "Sioux Empire", near the regionally celebrated Big Sioux River, just 45 minutes south of Sioux Falls, SD, and 45 minutes north of Sioux City, IA. The church's unique location is still central to the region, primarily drawing attendees from two states, four counties, and five communities. This makes the church and parsonage location stand out as being in close proximity to many shopping, entertainment, and recreational opportunities. Even with ethnic diversity being celebrated, the Big Springs region is known for its Scandinavian history, with many of the regional names, sights, structures, and flavors serving as reminders of a Swedish and Norwegian heritage. Occupationally, the region sustains many families through agriculture related industries but the Big Springs area also has many professionals who work in finance, education, local government, and the health industry. In all, God has centrally located the Big Springs Baptist Church to maintain a strategic reach into the lives of nearly 20,000 people. Even with a 152 year history of gospel declaration, there are many people to reach and much to be done in the Big Springs region and beyond.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Big Springs Baptist Church is praying for their next pastor. With a strong multigenerational ministry value, Big Springs wants to reach the next generation for Christ, primarily by reaching heads of households of both younger and unchurched families With this in mind, they are looking for a doctrinally-aligned and experienced pastor who possesses a strong walk with Christ, to teach God's word and help them reach younger families and unchurched people, without neglecting older generations. The next pastor of Big Springs Baptist Church will need to be missional, possessing an outreach vision that spans the counties and communities from which church attendees are coming. Furthermore, the next pastor will also need to be pastoral, desiring to connect with and care for church attendees and the broader community, both inside and outside the church walls. Beyond this, it will be important that the next pastor is able to recruit, train and support volunteer ministers so as not to take everything onto his own shoulders. Ultimately, Big Springs Baptist Church is praying for a man of God and his family, who will stand in alignment with their vision, mission, and core values. Please take time to review this pastoral search website and the Lead Pastor Ministry Description . If you feel that you may be a fit for this pastoral opening, then you are warmly invited to apply. We are praying for you!