Lead Minister

Park Christian Church is a local church with big dreams to change the world around us by being an encouraging, caring, community of hope. We are a community that is excited about what God can do with a small group of committed, passionate followers. The Lead Minister shepherds and continues encouraging the growth of the congregation, recognizing that ultimately Christ grows the church. 

Responsibilities

Preaching/Worship

• Consistently delivers engaging, challenging, and applicable sermons. 
• Cooperates with the Worship Leader to create cohesive worship services. 

Leadership/Leadership Development & Discipleship 

• Implements Park's mission in partnership with the Elders and Staff. 
• Meets regularly with the Elders to facilitate the work of the church. 
• Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings and provides direction, support, and encouragement to the Staff. 
• Provides direction, support, and encouragement to Ministry Team Leaders. 

Outreach/Community Engagement

• Champions evangelism by inspiring, equipping, and motivating the congregation to share the gospel with those within our local community. 
• Spends intentional time in the community. 

Congregation Relations/Pastoral Care 

• Provides ongoing pastoral support and care for the congregation in partnership with the Elders and Staff. 
• Performs hospital and shut-in visitations in partnership with the Elders and Staff. 
• Conducts baptisms, premarital counseling, weddings, and funerals as needed. 

Professional Development/Personal Growth

• Continues to grow spiritually and is a lifelong learner. 
• Actively seeks honest and constructive feedback from the Elders and others. 

Administration

• Develop an annual budgeting plan in cooperation with the Finance Committee 
• Works within the approved annual budget and maintains fiscal responsibility with the church resources. 
• Communicates regularly with the church's Treasurer and the Financial Secretary to monitor annual budget. 

Qualifications

• Passionately embodies God's Word and lives out the gospel in daily life. 
• Shows a deep commitment to Christ and displays His heart for all people. 
• As an immersed believer, fully understands and supports the doctrine of Park Christian Church within the Restoration Movement. 
• Consistent spiritual-moral character and lifestyle. 
• Excellent at administrative oversight. 
• Pursues and cultivates healthy interpersonal relationships. 
• Proven ability to connect to a wide variety of ages and demographics. 
• Displays strong biblical preaching skills in expository and topical styles. 
• Willing to place his membership with Park Christian Church. 
• Ordained by a Restoration Movement Church. 
• Required Bachelor's degree in relevant field of ministry. 
• Five years of full-time ministry experience preferred. 
• Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check including sex offender registry. 
• Valid Ohio driver's license (driving record will be reviewed), able to be approved for coverage under church motor vehicle insurance. 
• Agreement with the spiritual beliefs of Park Christian Church.