Senior Minister Central Christian Church

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

Job summary

Central Christian Church in Bristol, TN is seeking its next Senior Minister to lead the congregation into a new era of service and inspire the next generation of believers. After 15 years of dedicated service, Pastor Mark Overton plans to retire in June 2027.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Ministry, Bible, or Preaching with at least 3 years of ministry experience, and will provide dynamic preaching, inspirational teaching, staff oversight, and pastoral care to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Bible, or Preaching required.
• At least 3 years of ministry experience required.
• Strong preaching and pastoral leadership skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic preaching to the congregation.
• Inspirational teaching and instruction.
• Overseeing church staff and operations.
• Pastoring the congregation and guiding spiritual life.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ministry/Bible/Preaching

Job description

Job Description

Central Christian Church in Bristol, TN 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.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Ministry, Bible, or Preaching is preferable, with at least 3 years of ministry experience.

Main Responsibility

The main duties of the Senior Minister include dynamic preaching, inspirational teaching, overseeing staff, and pastoring the congregation.

Benefit

The salary range is $60,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience and education.

Anticipated hire date is May 2027.