Lead Pastor: Community Church Roselawn

Reformed Theological Seminary; De Motte (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate lead pastor to provide spiritual and organizational leadership. This role focuses on developing authentic relationships with Jesus Christ and leading a vibrant community church. The ideal candidate will have a strong personal relationship with Christ, excellent oratory skills, and a heart for outreach. This position offers the opportunity to impact lives and foster spiritual growth within the community. If you are eager to lead and inspire others in their faith journey, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach-oriented church and restoring relationships.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and communicate faith effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and organizational leadership as lead pastor.
• Build a strong leadership team and serve as teacher and vision leader.

Skills

Oratory Skills

Vision-Casting

Developmental Skills

Organizational Skills

Counseling

Communication of Faith

Education

Four-year degree from a Christian college

Completion of a seminary program

Documented continuing education

Job description

Under the general direction of the council and express direction of the elders, the lead pastor provides spiritual and organizational leadership. The lead pastor serves as teacher and vision leader for the congregation as we seek to fulfill our mission of “Developing authentic relationships with Jesus Christ.” The lead pastor serves as head of the staff, building a strong leadership team, and holds a central position on the board of elders.

Position Qualifications:

Education and experience

• Four-year degree preferably from a Christian college
• Completion of a seminary program officially recognized by the Christian Reformed Church
• Documented continuing education, preferred
• An internship at a reformed church, preferred
• Experience in a community outreach-oriented church
• Experience in restoring those who have drifted away back into a relationship with Jesus Christ
• Experience in introducing those who are searching and hurting to Jesus Christ
• Experience in maintaining an appropriate balance of community outreach and the nurture and discipleship of Community Church attendees as they continue their spiritual growth
• Fulfillment of the synodical regulations required of ordained pastors seeking a call to a Christian Reformed Church

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Willingness, ability and desire to work with people from a variety of social, educational and financial backgrounds
• Practiced oratory skills and pulpit mannerisms preaching the Word
• Ability to vision-cast
• Developmental and organizational skills to assist in bringing our church ministries to an even greater level of success than they already enjoy
• Commanding knowledge of the Bible
• Ability to communicate his faith to others
• Ability to give wise counsel and/or seek wise counsel when appropriate

Personal characteristics and qualifications

• Very strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ that cannot be contained
• Passion for the gospel that drives every portion of life and work
• Love for people and a desire to bring them to an ever stronger relationship with Jesus Christ
• Eagerness to bring that gospel to all in our community
• Belief that all preaching must be founded on God’s Holy Word
• The belief that the Bible as the Word of God is first in priority and authority
• Acknowledgement that salvation is through God’s never-ending grace
• Readiness and willingness to extend God’s invitation to salvation whenever appropriate
• Belief that the reformed confessions are accepted as the true interpretation of this Word
• Belief that the confessions are themselves subject to the Word
• Belief that the Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, and Canons of Dordt are foundational to our Reformed faith; Subscription to all the creeds and confessions of the CRC
• Eager to reach out to the hurting and show compassion to those who reach out to him
• Commitment to the vibrant worship style that is characteristic to Community Church
• Willingness to follow the style of church governance as determined by the church Council, bylaws, and Christian Reformed Church Order
• Willingness to be part of a staff that pursues the mission of Community Church Roselawn as laid out by the Church Council
• Commitment to taking his direction from the Council of Community Church Roselawn
• Desire to be part of the greater church community in the area
• A kind and approachable personality

Application Deadline

03/21/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Community Church Roselawn

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

Church

Christian Reformed Church (CRC)

City, State

Description of Organization

Community Church Roselawn is a place where the message of salvation becomes visible. We approach the Gospel with a contemporary style, yet our message is traditional. A core of families from the original church planters has grown to include traditional believers drawn to the excitement for outreach. This group welcomes the unchurched and the disenfranchised who in turn gather their friends and families.

Working out our vision of “Lives transformed by Christ” is displayed in numerous ways. From our inception, Community Church Roselawn has desired to have an impact on the community in which it is centered. Our focus is bringing the unchurched into contact with believers. When these people come through the doors of our building, they receive the Gospel message demonstrated by the love of our congregation and presented in the preaching of God’s Word. We continue to grow in numbers and opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ to our community.

Community Church Roselawn takes seriously its responsibility toward believers. We provide many opportunities for service, community, education, and growth as we walk the path of becoming more Christ-like while God uses our various gifts seriously.

Community Church takes its mission statement, “Developing authentic relationships with Jesus Christ,” to heart. Everything that we do is tailored to be shared with a community hungry for Truth and needing to learn how God is a real part of their daily lives. We give thanks for the work of the Holy Spirit that allows us to bring His message to those He has brought to us.