Senior Minister

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH STARKE, FL.

507 W. CALL ST.

STARKE, FLORIDA 32091

OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIOR MINISTER

We are an Independent New Testament Church seeking a full-time experienced Minister.  We are a congregation that is 140 Years old, a financially stable congregation that is debt free, we have a beautiful Worship Facility built in 1996 that seats 250+ people. We have a remodeled Sunday School building that contains Kitchen, Fellowship room, and office space. We have ample parking space.

Our peak attendance was about 200 per Sunday Morning Worship. We believe that with the right Minister and the help of the Lord, we can achieve that level again. We need a loving dedicated Minister who will love and fellowship with our people as well as be active in our community.

If your qualifications meet with the suggestions listed below and you have a desire to serve the Lord with a loving congregation where you will receive a blessing, please submit your resume and accompanying documents asap to the email listed below.  This position is open now.

Send resume to     MikeApplingFCCStarkeFl@gmail.com

 

PLEASE RESPOND BY JULY 31,2022

 

SENIOR MINISTER JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

The Senior Minister will serve under the oversight of the Eldership. The Senior Minister will provide support and supervision to the church staff. The Senior Minister shall provide spiritual support and pastoral leadership to the members of First Christian Church of Starke. This position will require the Minister to maintain regular office hours and work evenings and weekends as needed.

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1.   Communicate and coordinate with the Elders, then carry out that Biblically based vision to the congregation.

2.   Provide pastoral leadership, preach, teach, visit the sick, officiate funerals, weddings, special events, provide counseling as needed.

3.   Plan Worship Services and lead as necessary.

4.   Set aside appropriate amount of time for accessibility to members of the congregation (via appointments).

5.   Provide leadership on implementing community outreach programs and Provide updates on members, events, and programs to Elders at board meetings.

6.   evangelism.

7.   Conduct Bible Studies during Wednesday services as required.

8.   Provide supervision and support to staff. Maintain an active calendar of activities.

9.   Promote, educate, and advocate responsibilities of Biblical stewardship in the congregation.

10.                Encourage all ministries of the Church to carry out their work with emphasis on welcoming others to participate in the mission work of Christ.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Attend development conferences as required and approved by Elders.

2.   Develop relationships with sister congregations in area.

POSITION REQUIRMENTS

1.   Completed Bachelors from seminary or Bible College or equivalent experience.

2.   5 – 7 years professional ministry experience as a Senior or Associate Minister.

3.   Meet the Biblical requirements (1 Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4),

4.   Proof of a clear testimony of personal salvation, baptism, and a commitment to Jesus Christ.

5.   Experience in leadership and management in ministry.

6.   Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, passion for pastoral care and effectiveness of personal evangelism.