Lead Pastor First Christian Church

Manhattan Christian College; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local church in Indiana is seeking a Lead Pastor who has strong Biblical qualifications and exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Ministry and 3-5 years of Ministry experience. Responsibilities include leading the church, engaging in evangelism, and mentoring staff. This role requires a humble, servant leader with a heart for community involvement, who can effectively cast vision and implement change.

Qualifications

• Combination of life/position experience and education commensurate to perform Lead Pastor duties.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Ministry experience (with preaching).
• Experience must be from a Restoration Movement church.
• Strong preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church by casting God-given vision and executing it effectively.
• Engage in personal and corporate evangelism.
• Mentor and develop staff in their roles.
• Build and invest in community relationships and outreach.

Skills

Biblical qualifications for Church leadership

Exceptional communication skills

Heart for and evidence of personal and corporate evangelism

Ability to discern strengths and weaknesses of staff

Team leadership

Vision casting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ministry

Graduate degree from a Restoration Movement Seminary

Ordained as minister

Job description

About Us

God has blessed First Christian Church (FCC) in Evansville, Indiana for 158 years. Succession is a natural and healthy part of every organization. Each of us as members of FCC play an important role in God’s story here in Evansville, and Lord willing, a story that will continue long after we are gone. FCC is now seeking a Lead Pastor.

Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for a man who is Biblically qualified for Church leadership; and has the character, calling, desired educational background, experience, and skills to help lead FCC.
• We are looking for someone who loves our basic vision, mission, values, and aligns with our statements of faith.
• We are looking for someone who will add to our leadership team in such a way as to amplify and multiply FCC’s ministries.
• We are looking for someone to build on the foundation that has been laid here at FCC.
• We are looking for someone willing to move to Evansville, make it home, and truly invest in our community.
• We are looking for a dynamic communicator that will help us know and love the Word of God while challenging not-yet and new believers to take steps of faith and helping all of us grow closer to Jesus in practical ways.

Lead Pastor Profile

Education

• Combination of life/position experience and education commensurate to perform the necessary duties of Lead Pastor
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Ministry from a Restoration Movement College/University (Emphasis on Preaching desired)
• Preferred: Graduate degree from a Restoration Movement Seminary.
• Preferred: Ordained as a Minister by a Restoration Movement church.

Experience

• Minimum: 3-5 years of Ministry experience (preaching with some age group).
• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience effectively leading a Restoration Movement church.
  • Staff Development Background.
  • Able to discern strengths and weaknesses of staff.
  • Notable experience as a mentor, disciple, and coach,
• Church size and/or organizational complexity.
  • Experience must be from a Restoration Movement church
• Leadership Approach
  • A humble, sacrificial, servant leader.
  • Continually seeking to grow and develop his team.
  • Team leader oriented.
  • Deals effectively with conflict.
  • Has experience with, and is supportive of elder leadership structure.

Evangelism

• Heart for and evidence of personal and corporate evangelism.

Marriage/Family

• Married.
• 30-50 years old.
• Demonstrates priority of marriage and family over ministry.
• Proven strong marriage.

Theological Perspective

• Commitment to the inerrancy of Scripture.
• Willingness to embrace FCC’s Statements of Faith.
• Embraces FCC’s Core Values.

Preaching

• Experienced and talented expositional-style preacher with the ability to provide topical preaching as needed.
• Proven ability to discern the needs of a congregation, plan out sermon series, and teach/preach accordingly.

Vision/Direction

• Proven experience in casting God-given vision and leading subsequent execution.
• Proven ability to successfully implement change.
• Understanding that the Lead Pastor is a member of the Elder team shaping the vision and direction of the church.

Understanding of the Church

• Ability to clearly define and biblically support a given approach to corporate worship.
• Possesses a clear biblical understanding of the role of elder/pastor and deacon within the church.
• Understands the theological and practical importance of the church.

Communication Skills

• Must have exceptional communication skills.
  • In preaching/teaching.
  • In change management.
  • In vision and direction.
  • In conflict communication.
• Transparency in sharing weaknesses and strengths with congregation.
• Ability to listen to ministry team, elders, congregation and outside Godly counsel and discern wisdom and truth.

Reputation

• High standard for Godly conduct and wisdom.
• Integrity and consistency in both word and deed.
• Model for congregation to follow.
• Solid standing in the community where he lives.

Personality

• Personality must fit the personality of FCC Evansville.
• Personality must fit the existing pastoral team (good chemistry).
• Man of courage who follows Spirit-led convictions.
• Self-motivated.

Online Resources

• Church Website
• Church YouTube

To Apply

Please email/send resume, cover letter, and references to Dan Koch [e-mail] or send to Attn: Dan Koch, First Christian Church, 2845 Beaumont Dr., Evansville, IN 47725