First Baptist Church

1033 N Jackson St.

Luverne, MN 56156

(507) 283-4091

Greetings from the First Baptist Church in Luverne, Minnesota. After 8 years of ministry with our church, our pastor is looking forward to retirement. We are now seeking candidates for a full-time pastor.

Luverne is located in southwest Minnesota. We are a farm-oriented, small-town community, although our congregation has a variety of backgrounds. Our church was established in 1875. FBC is a multigenerational church where more than 100 people, from newborn to elderly, worship and grow together. Our purpose is to know Jesus and to make Him known. It is our desire to live a life full of gratefulness to Him for saving us from our sin and bringing us into His family. We place a high value on missions. Our AWANA program ministers to many young people in our area and their families. We support many missionaries. At FBC, the Scriptures are of incredible importance. The Bible is our supreme authority in all matters of doctrine and practice. We have experienced many changes in our years but have remained steadfast in our belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and continue our dedication to serving Him.

First Baptist Church is focused on fulfilling the Great Commission. We are interested in a leader who will shepherd the existing congregation and challenge us to go outside in a variety of ways to bring in those who do not know Christ or those who have had negative experiences in previous churches. We prefer someone who could see themselves immersed in our community and willing to work with us on our weaknesses as a church and as individuals.

How to Apply:

Please email the following materials to fbcluv@iw.net with the subject line: Search Committee.

Intro Letter (briefly covering your testimony of faith, ministry calling, and general fit for the opening).

Resume (please include family, occupational, and educational information).

Application deadline April 1st.

Church Profile

History: At a Fourth of July picnic in 1875 a small group of devout Baptists talked about holding worship services. Rev. A.W. Hilton was in attendance at the picnic and he agreed to come the following Sunday, July 11th. The meeting was held at the school in Luverne and was met with such enthusiasm that another appointment was made for July 25th. At the July 25th meeting it was proposed to organize a Baptist church. That afternoon a meeting was held and a call was extended to Rev. Hilton to become the pastor of First Baptist Church. He would divide his time between Sioux Falls and Luverne. The services were held every other week at the school. In October 1877, trustees were elected and preparations were started to make the organization a legal body. On July 25th, 1877, the First Baptist Church of Luverne, Minnesota was officially recognized. The Lord has graciously blessed our church.  He has guided us through times of economic depression, national and worldwide unrest and doctrinal disagreements.  We are looking forward to celebrating 150 years of His faithfulness.

Membership and Attendance: 103 current members with 115 attending average

Budget: Annual budget today is $251,589 of which $53,192.00 is for missions.