Church Relations

Ministry Openings

The Church Relations Office is grateful for the opportunity to serve churches, organizations and job seekers as they search for a minister/ ministry.

Below is a list of the ministry openings that have been submitted to the Church Relations Office. The openings are provided by the church or organization seeking a candidate and are in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Kentucky Christian University. Job candidates should contact the church or organization listed for further information regarding the position(s).

Ministry opportunities are displayed for a maximum of three (3) months from the posting date.

For assistance with the following please contact Doug Martin –  jdmartin@kcu.edu or 606-474-3125:

  • To request that an opening be removed if filled sooner than six months.
  • Your opening is not filled within six months and you wish it to continue to be available (3-month extension).
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Church Name Church Location Category Hours
  • Northeast Christian Church

    Position Description

    Northeast Christian Church
    OUTREACH TEAM LEAD

    Louisville, KY

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    Snapshot

    Denomination: Non-Denominational

    Weekly Attendance:  2,800

    Location: Louisville, KY

    The Role: Outreach Team Lead

    Meet Northeast Christian Church:

    Northeast Christian Church is a community passionate about outreach, worship, and community. Our ministries have grown along with the community since we began in 1977.

    We empower the people within our church to love their neighbors. Our partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and small businesses provide countless opportunities for our community to carry the love of Jesus outside the walls of the church to make a tangible impact in our city.

    Through serving the city and beyond, our Love the ‘Ville movement began in 2014 when 1,800 people from Northeast Louisville took our Sunday church services to the streets of Clifton, helping the neighbors and local businesses. This movement is now fueled by our annual; Christmas Eve offering with three specific focuses: loving our city, schools, and the world. This generosity has grown from $280,000 in 2014 to $1.7 million in 2022.

    Our Sunday services are laid back, so come as you are, and grab a cup of coffee on the way in! We have a time of worship with music, take communion together, collect a weekly offering, and hear a message designed to inspire and challenge each person toward growth in their relationship with Jesus.

    About the Outreach Team Lead:

    The Outreach Team Lead oversees all outreach ministries and partnerships locally and globally at Northeast Christian Church. This role requires an energetic, organized, outward-focused, and strategic-minded leader who can cast vision and execute strategic goals for the Love the ‘Ville Movement. The role requires focus and competency in the following areas: team leadership, stewardship development, and mobilization of volunteers.

    The Outreach Team Lead’s Responsibilities Include: 

    • Faithfully model Jesus Christ at Northeast and in the community.
    • Evaluate and implement the vision and mission of the Love the ‘Ville outreach ministry under the oversight of the Northeast Elders and Leadership Team.
    • Oversee the outreach ministry, including the complex budget, outreach events, mission trips, and partnerships.
    • Lead the Outreach Team to develop and implement the strategy for local, schools, and global outreach, including but not limited to the following: ministry partnerships, and Northeast mobilization.
    • Ready to lead, plan, and implement local outreach events, including collections for crisis/disaster relief.
    • Ready to identify, develop, and steward local, school, and global partnerships.
    • Work with the communications department to ensure clear and effective communication regarding local, school, and global outreach.
    • Accomplish all other duties as assigned, including Sunday morning responsibilities.

    Ministry Expectations

    • Embody the 5 values of Northeast.
    • Be prepared at any time to share the reason for the hope that you have in Jesus Christ.
    • Love, train, and equip the Outreach Team, including monthly 1:1 meetings
    • Lead and serve with enthusiasm.
    • Keep lead staff and volunteers informed.

    What You Bring: 

    The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Outreach Team Lead:

    Education & Experience

    • 5+ years of ministry experience in a comparable position
    • Relevant undergraduate degree, required
    • Seminary or ministry degree, preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Proven leader of leaders
    • Great communicator
    • Team-building and equipping mindset
    • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Able to manage multiple priorities
    • Budgeting and fundraising development skills to steward Love the ‘Ville Offering
    • Proven skills in planning and leading outreach-oriented events, teams, and partnerships

    Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

    • Self-starter with drive, passion, and initiative
    • Outgoing, risk-taker, and charismatic
    • Possesses a heart for a multi-ethnic church
    • Mobilizer, influencer, and vision-caster
    • Humble and collaborative
    • Approachable

    What it’s Like to Live in Louisville, KY: 

    Louisville is a diverse, growing community with a small-town feel. It is centrally located providing its residents with easy access to major cities like Indianapolis, IN, and Nashville, TN. UPS Worldport headquarters is in the city and is the company’s largest hub. Louisville is one of the few cities that has all five major performing art groups: ballet, Broadway, opera, orchestra & children’s theater.

    Boxing great Muhammad Ali is a Louisville native.  The city is home to the cultural center named after him.   Louisville is also known as a “foodie” city.  Its dining scene showcases both international fare and upscale cuisine. The area is rich with neighborhoods that have their businesses, services, and local grocery stores – everything you could need within a short drive.  It is an affordable and great place to live and raise a family with the cost of living being 10% lower than the national average.

    As the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville hosts the Kentucky Derby —  the Mardi Gras of the Bluegrass State.  The community comes to life to celebrate a two-week-long festival, which is capped by an annual Grade 1 horse race. This exciting event, paired with High school and college sports, downtown small businesses, and many parks infuses extra vitality into Kentucky–living, bringing people together!

    Northeast Louisville, a dynamic and thriving region of the city, features a diverse blend of residential, commercial, and recreational elements. With a mix of established neighborhoods and burgeoning developments, this area is known for its welcoming communities and family-friendly atmosphere. The landscape is sprinkled with parks and green spaces, providing many opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure. Northeast Louisville is also home to a variety of shopping and dining options, ranging from local boutiques to well-known national retailers and diverse eating experiences. With a strong sense of community pride and a commitment to quality of life, Northeast Louisville stands as a testament to the city’s continuous growth.

  • First Christian Church Buffalo, Missouri

    Address

    502 N Maple St
    Buffalo, Missouri 65622
    Weekly Attendance: 45
    Website: http://https://fccbuffalomo.my.canva.site/

    Contact Information

    Rick Saner Phone: (417) 818-4525 Email: Rick.saner@gmail.com

    Position Description

    The First Christian Church of Buffalo, Missouri is currently seeking a Full-Time Minister. We are located in the heart of the Ozarks and a short drive from many area lakes, rivers, Bennett Spring State Park, and the city of Springfield, Missouri. The First Christian Church is a traditional, independent church that is looking for an individual to provide biblically based worship experiences and to practice ministry within the church and community. Our current minister has recently resigned due to health reasons. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to visit the church website and Facebook page to view current and past worship services and activities.

  • Driftwood Christian Church Vallonia, Indiana

    Address

    5564 S. State Rd. 135
    Vallonia, Indiana 47281

    Website: https://www.driftwoodcc.org/

    Contact Information

    Adam Disque Phone: (812) 569-0573 Email: adisque@btownccs.k12.in.us

    Position Description

    Loves God—Demonstrates and articulates a heart for the Lord and the life of a disciple who is working to make disciples.

    Loves Others—Demonstrates a life committed to loving others, with a special gift for loving children/students and equipping them to be disciples of Jesus.  Loves people and understands the importance of engaging with people based upon the inherent value they each possess as children of God.

    Leadership—Demonstrates the ability to lead people in this ministry toward goals and objectives.

    Core Values—Desires to live a life that reflects the values of Driftwood Christian Church. Rooted Scripturally, Welcoming, Loving, Serving, Generous, and Redemptive.

    • The Student/Children’s Minister will oversee the discipleship process for the spiritual development of children/students in grades K-12 of Driftwood Christian Church.
    • Conduct appropriate training events for volunteers, parents, and children that meet the overall mission, vision, and values of this Church and the Children’s and Student Ministry.
    • Will develop and direct a team of effective teachers, while serving as a member of that teaching team as gifted.
    • Will lead and/or direct the Youth Church held during the overall worship service.
    • Teach, at times, Middle and High School Sunday School classes
    • Assist the Education Committee in recruiting teachers and leaders, designing and coordinating the training/equipping of teachers and leaders, overseeing the curriculum chosen, and acting as a resource for teachers and leaders.
    • Provide encouragement, feedback/coaching, and direction for leaders as needed.
    • Manage communication to children, students, parents, teachers and leaders via bulletins, newsletters, advertisements, posters, other means of communication available.
    • Maintain list of approved volunteers.
    • Provide safe environment with security systems in place for our children and our children’s ministry volunteers and leaders.
  • Boyd Christian Church

    Contact Information

    Boyd Christian Church Email: boydchurchmediateam@gmail.com

    Position Description

    Boyd Christian Church is currently seeking a new Minister.  Please respond to the email below for more information.

  • Lyndon Christian Church Louisville, Kentucky

    Address

    8125 LaGrange Rd
    Louisville, Kentucky 40222
    Weekly Attendance: 60
    Website: http://www.lyndonchristian.org

    Contact Information

    Evan Hardwick Phone: (502) 425-7700 Email: evan@lyndonchristian.org

    Position Description

    Lyndon Christian Church is seeking a bivocational worship minister. Most of the responsibilities are on Sunday morning, so they would not interfere with another job.

    Compensation is $200 per week. Ability to lead with a guitar or keyboard is preferred but not required.

    Email evan@lyndonchristian.org with a resume if you are interested.

  • Lexington Church of Christ Lexington, Ohio

    Address


    Lexington, Ohio

    Website: http://

    Contact Information

    Adam Phone: (419) 571-1031 Email: d3printing@gmail.com

    Position Description

    OHIO—Lexington (Ohio) Church of Christ is seeking a full-time senior minister. The church is more than 100 years old and has a history of long-term ministers. The church is seeking a passionate, engaged minister who has a heart for discipleship and a passion for developing personal relationships. The church desires a minister who will preach in a biblically sound and expository manner. The minister should be willing to mentor/develop future leaders while working closely with eldership in shepherding and furthering a vision of evangelism. The church averages 150 weekly. To express interest, email the church at church@lccoh.com.
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  • Open Door Christian Church DeLand, Florida

    Address

    1700 S. Clara Ave.
    DeLand, Florida 32720
    Weekly Attendance: 20-30
    Website: http://

    Contact Information

    Lola Johnston Phone: (386) 734-8088 x3867853316 Email: Luckylady1128@cfl.rr.com

    Position Description

    Due to the death (cancer) of our Minister, Bro. Mark Ingram, we are in search of a Minister. DeLand is located about 25 miles west of Daytona. DeLand is growing quite rapidly with many new businesses and subdivisions becoming available. Open Door is mostly retired people but has a great chance of growing. Bro. Mark always said ” a church like it used to be.”  A church where people have a great love for God and each other. Sunday Services 8:30- Drive in Service, 9:30 Sunday School (inside) 10:15 regular worship inside.  Wed. 6:00p.m.  Feel free to call 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.

  • Central Christian Church Bristol, Tennessee

    Address

    424 Melrose St
    Bristol, Tennessee 37620
    Weekly Attendance: 200
    Website: http://cccbristol.com

    Contact Information

    Kris Mangrum Phone: (423) 764-9013 Email: cccbristolresume@gmail.com

    Position Description

    The Children’s Ministry Director is a part-time position responsible for ensuring that the ministry to children from birth through 5th grade and their parents aligns with the beliefs, values, and strategy of Central Christian Church which is part of the Christian Church Restoration Movement. The Director will be able to mobilize volunteers to provide a safe, caring environment where kids experience the love of Jesus. Candidate will also oversee a paid Children’s Assistant and paid nursery staff. Please e-mail your resume to cccbristolresume@gmail.com.

  • Christian Church of Manteno Mantneo, Illinois

    Address

    401 E Third St
    Mantneo, Illinois 60950
    Weekly Attendance: 100
    Website: http://www.ccmanteno.org

    Contact Information

    Douglas Davis Phone: (815) 644-4863 Email: Elders@ccmanteno.org

    Position Description

    We have an opportunity for someone seeking to do bi-vocational service. This part-time position will be 10-15 hours per week with availability to lead our Junior/Senior High group which currently meets Sunday evenings.

    We are a restoration movement church located in Manteno, IL about 50 miles South of Chicago. We currently have an established program that is being led by loving volunteers. We seek a stable, Christ focused leader who is sound in the scriptures, has a heart for youth, and the ability to communicate age appropriate lessons.

    Responsibilities include preparing and leading weekly meetings, additional service/community outreach events, Bible studies and participating in life events with our youth. A Bible College degree and prior experience are preferred.

    Please send resume for consideration to:  Elders@ccmanteno.org

  • First Christian Church Johnson City, Tennessee

    Address

    200 E MountCastle Drive
    Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

    Website: http://www.fcc-jc.org

    Contact Information

    Emily Kane Phone: (423) 722-7216 Email: ekane@fcc-jc.org

    Position Description

    The Welcome Associate in partnership with Welcome & Involvement Minister and the Welcome Team will help lead all aspects of the welcome world of FCC-JC including Parking, Greeters, Connections, Safety, Ushers, Hospitality, Welcome Desk, and Weekday Welcome. The position is 20-25 hours.

    Role responsibilities include the following:

    • Ensure smooth operations of welcome structures and systems on the campus
    • Follow-up with guests to FCC-JC
    • Connect guests to First Things First and other connection opportunities
    • Work with coaches and leaders on system improvements in various Welcome areas
    • Develop serving area org charts and recruit team members
    • Oversee the leadership pipeline process for their respective area
    • Oversee and shepherd high-level Welcome volunteer leaders
    • Recruit, train, and develop teams of volunteers throughout Welcome ministry
    • Care for staff and maintain a healthy working environment through appropriate supervision and coaching
    • Attend staff meetings, retreats, and trainings as requested; some of which may require overnight travel.

    If interested in applying, please send resume to Emily Kane at ekane@fcc-jc.org or for more information, please contact John Emmert at jemmert@fcc-jc.org or 423-232-5700.

  • First Church of Christ Caldwell, Ohio

    Address

    601 North Street
    Caldwell, Ohio 43724
    Weekly Attendance: 90
    Website: http://

    Contact Information

    Brent DeWees Phone: (304) 377-1493 Email: 1stChurchcaldwell@gmailc.om

    Position Description

    In search of a person to lead and organize a program for children and youth. Emphasis on children. Church has large group of children below 3rd grade and need to upgrade Jr. Worship, and youth programs.  Position would include working with parents and church leadership to lead the children’s program in to the future. Children and youth is top priority for the congregation. The church is very flexible in working with the right person to meet this goal of a dynamic children’s program

  • Woodlawn Christian Church Knoxville, Tennessee

    Address

    4339 Woodlawn Pike
    Knoxville, Tennessee 37920

    Website: http://mywoodlawn.org

    Contact Information

    Dwayne Curry Phone: (865) 573-6721 Email: dwayne@mywoodlawn.org

    Position Description

    Youth and Family Minister
    Woodlawn Christian Church is a family of believers serving Christ together in the growing south Knoxville community in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. Our desire is to connect people to Jesus, helping them transform into vibrant mature followers. To assist with the church’s goal to reach and disciple the next generation, we’re looking for a Youth and Family Minister to lead the Youth Ministry (grades 6-12), support and supervise the Children’s Ministry (birth-grade 5), and coordinate family related events and activities to reach children/youth/families from the community.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Commit to continual spiritual growth in your relationship with Christ.
    • Embrace and embody Woodlawn’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
    • Develop a strategy to partner with parents, equipping them to disciple their kids    and students.
    • Communicate with parents and the congregation to inform them about activities/events.
    • Support and supervise the Children’s Minister in developing and leading the Children’s Ministry.
    • Coordinate programming for youth, overseeing development, curriculum and teaching.
    • Recruit, train and supervise youth ministry volunteers.
    • Manage the Youth Ministry Team and youth budget: plan, delegate and evaluate.
    • Create a proper balance in programming utilizing large group and small group environments, fellowship, learning, worship and service.
    • Create activities and events that help youth in reaching their friends.
    • Provide opportunities for youth to serve in the church, community and on mission trips.
    • Encourage and facilitate participation in broader church life for children and youth.
    • Attend extracurricular activities to support youth beyond normal church activities.
    • Support our partnership with the Emerald Youth Foundation by helping recruit church members to volunteer in our Just Lead after school program and integrating, as possible, students and their families into the life of the church and youth ministry.
    • Provide pastoral care for youth and their families.
    • Carry out ministry duties consistent with being on staff at Woodlawn (staff meetings, office hours, work as a team, promote a unified vision, preach as necessary, etc.)

    Qualifications:
    • Demonstrated relationship with Jesus that displays a life of faith in Jesus, professional maturity, high character, and the Fruit of the Spirit.
    • Bachelor’s Degree from a Christian University/Bible College, or equivalent preferred.
    • A degree in Youth and/or Children’s Ministry is preferred.
    • 3 years minimum of vocational Youth/Children/Family Ministry experience.
    • Proven ability to create and implement a ministry vision and strategy.
    • Excellent leadership skills with proven ability to organize volunteers, programs and events.
    • Strong communication skills with students and parents/guardians.
    • Proven experience with (or willing to learn) social media skills and strategies.
    • Strong desire and ability to collaborate on a team and delegate responsibilities.

    Note: This is a full-time position with a minimum 40 hour work week. Compensation will be determined based on experience (includes $6,000 health insurance benefit).

  • Meadow View Church of Christ Frazeysburg, Ohio

    Address

    6750 Raiders Rd
    Frazeysburg, Ohio 43822
    Weekly Attendance: 250
    Website: http://https://www.meadowviewchurch.com/

    Contact Information

    Tyler Watson Phone: (740) 828-2536 Email: t.watson@meadowviewchurch.com

    Position Description

    The primary role of the Worship Technical Director (WTD) is to be responsible for all technical aspects of the service pertaining to audio, video, lighting, and stage design, as well as overseeing leadership and development of volunteer teams. Doing all of this to allow participants in worship to focus on the Lord in an unhindered manner.

  • Freedom Christian Church JAMESTOWN, Kentucky

    Address

    125 Freedom Church Rd
    JAMESTOWN, Kentucky 42629
    Weekly Attendance: 100
    Website: https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChristianChurchJamestownKy

    Contact Information

    Gordon Lester Phone: (270) 866-0462 Email: gordon.lester@russell.kyschools.us

    Position Description

    Church Background

    Freedom Christian Church is a Stone-Campbell church located in rural south central Kentucky that has been active since 1896, with an average attendance of 100 people. Our church vision is to be “A family of believers who always desire to welcome others as we strive to be a reflection of the God we serve.”

    Position Description

    Full-time Youth Minister minister who has a heart for the next generation, stands firm on Biblical teaching /preaching, and leads with attention to God’s direction. This position will over both the Kids and Student Ministries departments. The pay for this position will be comprehensive and negotiable depending upon experience/qualifications.

    Education/Experience Required

    • Bachelor’s degree minimum in church leadership and/or Biblical teaching/preaching

    Duties of Youth Minister

    1. The Youth Minister will serve under the guidance of the elders and the Minister in preforming the duties of Preaching/ Teaching the Youth, Visiting, Organizing Functions, and helping the congregation carry out the Great Commission.
    2. The Youth Minister will work with the various departments of: Sunday School, Youth Group, Vacation Bible School, Christmas Programs, Easter Programs, Youth Sundays, Christian Service Camps, and any program that will be beneficial for the growth of the Church.
    3. Develop, Train, Equip, and Enlist volunteers in various youth ministry tasks.

    If you have any questions feel free to text or call Gordon Lester (elder): ‭

    (270) 866-0462‬

    Email resumes to:

    gordon.lester@russell.kyschools.us

  • Sciotoville Christian Church Sciotoville, Ohio

    Address

    5540 3rd St.
    Sciotoville, Ohio 45662
    Weekly Attendance: 75
    Website: Facebook - Sciotoville Christian Church

    Contact Information

    Brian Enz Phone: (740) 935-2228 Email: enz.brian@yahoo.com

    Position Description

    The Sciotoville Christian Church is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter for the position of senior minister.  We are a congregation of 75 in a county of a population of 74,000 which provides a great opportunity for winning the lost.  We are located in downtown Sciotoville, Ohio, a small town on the east side of Portsmouth, Ohio on the Ohio river.

    We are a church of the Restoration Movement and look forward to working together with a man who has a great love for God’s Word and the compassionate eye of Jesus for the lost and the Children of God.

    Our facilities are more than adequate and we are a congregation with no debt.

    Compensation is negotiable.

    If interested, please reply by email to enz.brian@yahoo.com.  Please include a resume and a couple of recent sermons if available.  The physical address of the Sciotoville Christian Church is 5540 3rd St., Sciotoville, Ohio 45662.  Mailing address is P.O. box 4027, Sciotoville, Oh. 45662.

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