Senior Minister

Great Lakes Christian College; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Christian Church in Bristol, TN, seeks its next Senior Minister as Pastor Mark Overton plans to retire by June 2027. Located at 424 Melrose Street, the Restoration Movement congregation of about 200 attendees each week seeks a spiritual leader.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Ministry, Bible, or Preaching and have at least 3 years of ministry experience. The Senior Minister will lead dynamic preaching, inspirational teaching, oversee staff, and pastor the congregation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Bible, or Preaching.
• At least 3 years of ministry experience.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic preaching to inspire and engage the congregation.
• Inspirational teaching that fosters spiritual growth.
• Overseeing church staff and ministry teams.
• Pastoring a multi-generational congregation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Bible, or Preaching

Job description

Central Christian Church is seeking its next Senior Minister. After 15 years of dedicated service to Central and the Bristol community, Pastor Mark Overton has indicated he plans to retire June 2027.

Founded in 1903, Central Christian Church is a Restoration Movement New Testament congregation. We are located at 424 Melrose Street, in Bristol, Tennessee – just a few blocks away from our local high school and middle school. We are a congregation of just over 200 per week and currently offer two worship services each Sunday morning (9:00am Traditional and 11:00am Contemporary). We offer bible studies on Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings and Life groups throughout the week.

Our congregation is looking for the man God has chosen to lead Central into a new era of service to engage and inspire the next generation of believers, while ministering to a multi-generational congregation. A bachelor’s degree in Ministry, Bible, or Preaching is preferable, with at least 3 years of ministry experience. The main duties of the Senior Minister include dynamic preaching, inspirational teaching, overseeing staff, and pastoring the congregation. The salary range is $60,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience and education. Anticipated hire date is May 2027.