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 three months.
- Your opening is not filled within three months and you wish it to continue to be available (3-month extension).
- You need to edit the information provided in an opening.
Posted: Aug 30, 2023
Address
1403 Glenview Drive
Glasgow, Kentucky 42141
Weekly Attendance: 160+
Website: https://www.glenviewchristian.org/Position Description
Glenview Christian Church in Glasgow, KY is searching for a Full Time (40+ hours a week) Student and Worship Pastor. The primary responsibility for this position will be to oversee the Student ministry (grades 6-college) and Worship ministry of our church. We currently have a great team of volunteers in place for both ministries. We need a leader who will provide oversight, vision, direction, and training for these ministries. A full job description is available upon request. Our church currently averages 160+ in worship and is poised for growth. The Student ministry typically has 12-20 students attending regular programming with strong growth potential. Our staff includes a Lead Pastor, Children’s Director, and Prayer and Care Pastor. To find out more about our church please visit www.glenviewchristian.org. Please send resumes and any supporting materials to our Lead Pastor, David Mackie, at david@glenviewchristian.org. The position will be considered open until it is filled.
Posted:
Address
10611 Collierville Rd
Collierville, Tennessee 38017
Weekly Attendance: 150
Website: http://oaklanecc.comPosition Description
About Oak Lane Christian Church
We are a multi-racial, non-denominational, independent Christian Church and part of the Restoration Movement tradition. We are a strongly relationship driven church; our relationship to God and to others. Oak Lane Christian Church, previously known as East Win Christian Church, is 36 years old and has an average Sunday morning worship attendance of 150. We are located in Collierville, TN, 30 minutes from downtown Memphis. Currently, our church consists of 6 full and part time ministers and administrative staff including our Senior Minister. We have one service on Sunday morning broadcast live on Facebook and a Wednesday night Meal and devotion from September through May.
Objective
Oak Lane Christian Church is seeking applicants for Lead Minister to transition leadership from our retiring senior minister. Our lead minister would oversee the preaching, administration, and outreach of our church. He will serve as part of our leadership team with the board of elders to execute our mission statement:
Pursuing a transforming relationship With Christ
Connecting with others In Community
Moving forward On Mission
Qualifications:
- Christian Church (Restoration Movement) tradition strongly preferred
- Bible / Theology Bachelor degree
- 1-5 Years in Christian ministry, preferably as a lead minister
- Must agree to Oak Lane’s statement of beliefs
- Strong faith, characterized by spiritual maturity, discernment, and integrity
- Healthy work ethic
Responsibilities
- Works to execute the church’s mission, vision, and values
- Proclaims the Gospel from the pulpit with authority and wisdom
- Leads the congregation with vision and encouragement to live a bold Christian life
- Oversees pastoral care (visitation, counseling, ect.)
- Represents Oak Lane to the community
- Oversees daily operations of the church
- Accountability to the board of elders
- Manages the church’s staff
- Promotes community involvement and outreach.
- Teaches small groups & classes (ex. New and prospective members ‘What we believe’ class)
To apply for this position please submit the following to olccsearchcommittee@gmail.com:
- Current Resume
- Introduction letter including beliefs
Posted: Aug 23, 2023
Address
10848 HWY 44
Mount Washington, Kentucky 40047
Weekly Attendance: 1000
Website: http://cotcky.orgPosition Description
Student Pastor position -full-time
Church of the Crossroads in Mt Washington KY
We are a young, multi-staffed Christian church that started 6 years ago on the outskirts of Louisville,KY with 1000 attenders each weekendLooking for a Student Pastor with experience and who has leadership and teaching giftedness.
Currently we have worship services for both middle and high school and have around 100 students in total attendance
.
Ministry would require:
1. Preaching weekly
2. Equipping and leading adult volunteers and small group leaders.
3. Developing student leaders.
4. Planning and coordinating retreats, conferences and trips such as Christ in Youth(CIY)
5. Work with all staff and assume some other pastoral responsibilities church-wide.Please email your resume to courtney.lurie@cotcky.org for consideration.Posted:
Position Description
We are searching for a minister committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. He also must be committed to the doctrine and principles of the Restoration Movement. The ideal candidate will love preaching and have a loving heart for people. We have a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, newly carpeted parsonage close to local schools as part of the compensation package.
Posted:
Address
12930 E County Road 1700N
Arcola, Illinois 61912
Weekly Attendance: 120
Website: https://www.walnutgrovecc.org/homePosition Description
Walnut Grove Christian Church (WGCC) is a vibrant and growing community of believers committed to spreading the Gospel message, nurturing spiritual growth, and serving our local community. Our church is rooted in the principles of the Restoration Movement, and we are dedicated to equipping our congregation for impactful ministry.
The Lead Pastor is to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership to the congregation of Walnut Grove Christian Church (WGCC) and to lead us in broad-based evangelism to the surrounding community. This includes providing spiritual leadership through example, preaching and teaching, working alongside other ministry staff ,and with the Elders to implement the vision and mission of the Church, equipping the congregation for various works of ministry, and shepherding the people in partnership with the Elders, the Church Council, and the Christian Education-Adult, Benevolence/Hospitality and Missions/Outreach ministry teams.
A detailed job description is available at Lead Pastor Job Description. Individuals who wish to apply, may do so using this Employment Application.
Have questions about this opportunity? Please send an email to hiring@walnutgrovecc.org.
Posted:
Position Description
Job Description: Worship Minister
Job Title: Worship Minister Reports To: Senior Minister
Position Status: Full-Time/Part-time
Summary
The Worship Minister of Milford Christian Church serves as the primary worship leader of the church. The Worship Minister is to lead the congregation in praise to God and is responsible for the weekend experiences. The Worship Minister is responsible for following the vision and mission of the church and leading the Staff and Congregation to fulfill this vision and mission in conjunction with the overseeing Ministers. The Worship Minister reports to and works directly under the Lead Minister over worship and alongside the Eldership to maintain the health and faithfulness of the church. This person should lead by example and should cultivate a positive spirit throughout the church family. The person in this role should represent Christ and His church well in the community at large and lead with integrity, courage, and humility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
- Coordinate & Develop Worship Services in cooperation with MCC Ministers
- Recruit new worship and technical team members
- Encourage and foster musical abilities in musicians
- Develop special worship services as appropriate. (Christmas eve, Good Friday, Worship Nights)
- Continuing knowledge of current worship practices and styles.
Technical
- Develop & Maintain the technical team—Audio, lighting, and presentations (FT)
- Purchase and maintain technical equipment for the entire church under the supervision of the overseeing minister. (Lights, sound equipment, projectors, etc.) (FT)
- Possess a working knowledge of current audio, lighting, and presentation equipment for use in any service or special event
- Maintain a working knowledge of technology upgrades and various platforms for use in worship—recording and streaming options as well. (FT)
Relationships
- Counseling duties as needed and under the supervision of ministers (FT)
- Pastoral duties (i.e. funerals, weddings, etc.) as needed (FT)
- Work to build healthy relationships with worship team members through a variety of communication techniques and appropriate personal contact and availability
Qualifications
Personal
- Maintain a growing and deepening relationship with God
- Be a regular, consequential giver to the church
- Adhere to and teach the theological positions of the church
- Model the qualifications of an Elder (I Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9)
- Model Biblical community – participate in a regular group (Matt 5:23-24, Matt
- 18:15-17, Eph. 4:25-32)
- Model Biblical family life (Eph. 5:22-6:4)
- Model Biblical integrity (1 Timothy 6:11-12)
- Model Biblical humility (Phil 2:5-11)
Professional
- Maintain a proper budget for your ministry (including proper records, receipts, etc.) (FT)
- Must be willing to work on continuing education (seminars, conferences, additional degrees, etc.) (FT)
- Work on continual volunteer recruitment and training
- Help Ministers cast and develop vision for your ministry group including tangible goals
- Must be a team player
- Develop and maintain relationships with peers in ministry (i.e. other ministers,
- ) (FT)
- Must maintain consistent office hours
- Must attend and participate in weekly staff meetings (FT)
- Must have appropriate, current computer skills
- Must provide necessary music and worship tools in a timely manner
- Must be able to do light physical work
- Must be able to work in conjunction with your overseeing minister – including proper
communication and developing a good working relationship.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with Pro Presenter and Planning Center Online (FT)
- Experience working with and leading teams of musicians and vocalists
- Knowledge on how to read and understand a variety of musical notation—sheet music, lead sheets, chord charts, etc.—as well as how to use them in a blended setting.
- Working knowledge of current worship music trends with an appreciation for traditional modes of worship and their usage when appropriate
- Work with recording, video editing, and streaming platforms (FT)
Disclaimer
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
Posted:
Address
251 south Main Street
Mount Olivet, Kentucky 41064
Weekly Attendance: 30
Website: http://facebookPosition Description
We’re currently looking for a full time or part time minster to help build our congregation . Please feel free to contact me for any details or concerns, Jason / chairman , 606-842-0191.
Posted:
Address
836 Roanoke Ave
ROANOKE RAPIDS, North Carolina 27870
Weekly Attendance: 200
Website: http://fccrr.orgPosition Description
First Christian Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC, is searching for our next Lead Minister who will help lead us in our desire to connect people with Christ and one another. First Christian Church is associated with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. We are a church that is vibrant but not charismatic; conservative but not legalistic; loving but not universalist, and puts a high emphasis on baptism and the Lord’s Supper. First Christian Church has an average worship attendance in the person of approximately 200, and many join us via Facebook, our website, and church app. This is a great opportunity to join an established, healthy staff, including a full-time church administrator, full-time youth minister, part-time director of children’s ministries, and part-time worship director. Visit our website at fccrr.org to learn more about us. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a love for the Lord, a desire to grow both spiritually and professionally, a love for people, a love for teaching and preaching God’s Word, and a desire to embrace our local culture and community. This candidate will demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit and have the qualities listed in 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9. The candidate should have some experience leading a church staff.
Roanoke Rapids is located just off I-95 in a semi-rural community of approximately 14,000 people. Outdoor activities abound with the beautiful Roanoke River, Roanoke Rapids Lake, and Lake Gaston in our backyard. We are approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Raleigh, NC, Greenville, NC, and Richmond, VA. Therefore, great medical facilities, shopping, entertainment, and amenities are within easy driving distance. We are within driving distance of the world-renowned beaches of the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the beautiful mountains of both North Carolina and Virginia. Go to https://www.visithalifax.com to learn more about our community.
Posted:
Position Description
Associate Minister, Winter Haven, FL.
The Central Church of Christ is looking for a spiritual team ministry leader who can help lead in family & youth ministries. Currently we have attendance of 150-200 and we are growing. Opportunities to serve along with the pulpit minister and elders will be based on ability. Resume and compensation expectation should be submitted to centralchurchofchrist142@gmail.comPosted: Aug 11, 2023
Contact Information
Laurie Shamp, Administrative Assistant Phone: (419) 884-1532 Email: church@lccoh.comPosition Description
LCC is over 100 years old and has a history of long term ministers that we expect to build upon with a passionate, engaged senior minister that has a heart for discipleship. We are seeking a preaching style that is Biblically sound and expository. The ideal candidate would be passionate about personal relationships with members and mentoring to develop future leaders while working closely with eldership to shepherd and further vision and follow through.
Posted: Aug 10, 2023
Address
3901 S. Center Street
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
Weekly Attendance: 450
Website: http://www.newhopechristianchurch.netPosition Description
New Hope Christian Church
Family Minister
Independent Christian Church Attendance= 450
Marshalltown, IA
Church Website Church Facebook Page
About New Hope Christian Church
Walking into the doors of New Hope you will see the passion and intentionality to seeing people far from God come to know Him. At New Hope the mission is to Pursue God for the Benefit of Others! We have a task to do and our desire is to raise up new disciples to GO! One of NHCC’s Values is “Healthy Families”. This is where you come in! We are looking for our next Family Minister to create and oversee a discipleship path for our Kids and Student programs.
About the Role
At NHCC, we are looking for someone that deeply desires to see our kids and students come to know Jesus and follow Him as a disciple. We want you to thrive so we have made sure all kids and student facilities are safe and equipped with the necessary items to ensure deep ministry impact. We don’t want you to be a lone ranger and have ZERO expectations of you doing everything! You will get the chance to oversee and work with our current NHCC Kids Director as well as the growing base of volunteers. From training volunteers, and teaching lessons to attending student sports games, we are excited and ready for you to be on campus with us!
Be sure to view the official Job Description by clicking here.
Ready to take the next step and apply? Send your resume, a video of you teaching a lesson, and anything else that showcases your talent or leadership to our Search Director JR Horn at jr@seatstostreets.com.
Posted:
Address
1720 Cherry AVE
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Weekly Attendance: 170
Website: http://www.cherryave.netPosition Description
Overview
Cherry Avenue Christian Church is interviewing for a godly leader with a heart for worship to join us in our next step of ministry. Located in Charlottesville VA we are surrounded by beauty, history, and a diverse culture within close proximity to the University of VA. God is unquestionably doing something special among us and we are prayerfully seeking the person He’s calling to join our team.
We are seeking an excited, spirited, interactive leader who is called to guide others in the Worship of our Lord Jesus Christ. The ideal person will lead vocally and instrumentally and have a passion for worship. The ability to lead musicians as well as identify, develop, and nurture talent.
Qualifications The candidate should have:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Worship Studies or equivalent
Ability to engage congregation with a variety of songs, music, and prayer
Experience in leading worship in a congregational setting (preferably a minimum of 3 years)
A good understanding of contemporary technology such as sound, video & various forms of media
Leadership skills & ability to build, shape & manage teams of volunteers with varying skill levels
Job Responsibilities:
Provide leadership at rehearsals, and with song selection.
Coordinate maintenance of musical & sound equipment, keeping up to date with necessary software.
Recruit talent.
Provide vision forming, building and supporting a team.
Provide musical and spiritual support/encouragement to church staff and congregation.
Work with Lead Pastor & staff to help create impactful experiences for weekly services & special events.
Character Traits for the Position
A passion for sharing the love of Christ
Ability to discern needs and respond appropriately, sensitively, and proactively to those needs
A person of honesty & integrity demonstrated by living a life worthy of the calling you have received
Compensation
Commensurate with the level of education & experience in the field
How To Respond or Apply (we are ready to interview & hire when the right person is found)
For more information and to take your first step with us
Contact Lindsay Ellis, Lead Minister
Call 434-977-1515
Email resumes to lindsay@cherryave.net
Posted:
Position Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Velocity Christian Church is located in Richmond, VA: velocitychurch.com. Our mission is: “Helping people find Jesus and love God.” The Creative Arts Director will serve in leading audio and visual efforts to develop and administer ministry in conjunction with this mission through an inward equipping and outward reaching focus.JOB DESCRIPTION:
To provide sound Biblical discipling, teaching and leadership for music ministry primarily for Sunday morning worship. To utilize personal vocal and instrumental giftedness to lead music with a band. To administrate and train volunteers for band, sound, and media. To work alongside staff, the elders, and volunteers to develop the vision and direction of worship arts. To empower and equip volunteers for service and ministry by discovering, developing, and deploying their spiritual gifts. (Note: This position can be adapted for part-time or full-time depending on applicants availability and giftedness in areas of church ministry.)WEEKLY EXPECTATIONS:
Lead music for Sunday.
Administrate volunteer teams for Sunday morning band, sound, and media.
Attend weekly staff meetings.
Communicate schedule and needs to staff regularly.
Maintain weekly availability and accessibility.
Facilitate communication of ministry to congregation.
Develop relationships and facilitate volunteers within the church
Work with senior pastor in developing music and worship ministry in the church.MONTHLY/SEASONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Provide report of work to senior pastor for collaboration and evaluation.
Continue to develop short and long range vision of ministry alongside senior pastor and elders.
Communicate vision/direction of youth and outreach ministry to congregation.
Plan and execute weekly Sunday services.
Oversee and disciple sponsors/volunteers.
Monitor needs of volunteers.
Attend church-wide events.
Be present at weddings and funerals as needed for church family.
Monitor and manage ministry within approved budget.
Be prepared to speak in front of congregation when requested by senior pastor.
Worship Ministry Team development, training, and team building.
Full-time: additional leadership responsibilities in an area of church-wide ministry (e.g. video editing and social media and web presence; or administration of small groups; or another agreed upon area of interest).IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Agree with and be personally compelled by Velocity’s beliefs and values.
Bonus: Completed ministry degree from an independent Christian Church bible college or university.
Bonus: Video and graphics editing capability.
Familiarity with current church worship ministry trends and tools.
Demonstrate vocal and instrumental giftedness.
Will be a self-starter and team player.APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested applicants will send a resume to rob@velocitychurch.com.Posted:
Address
1507 Highway Z
Wentzville, Missouri 63385
Weekly Attendance: 950
Website: http://wentzvillecc.orgPosition Description
Wentzville Christian Church is located in Wentzville, MO, one of the fastest growing cities and school districts in the state, on the edge of the St. Louis region. WCC’s mission is to ignite a passion for Jesus, the Bible, the Church, and Others.
We are looking for a Discipleship Minister to join our Team! WCC is a growing church with attendance averaging 950+ and growing. We are looking for someone with experience in Discipleship Ministry in a comparable church and a ministry degree is preferred. This person must be spiritually mature, relational/personable, a team player, and a high-capacity leader with strong organizational skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Adult Education and Groups
- Men’s Discipleship
- Assimilation of attendees and members into areas of growth & service
Competitive compensation based on experience and education
Job Description available HERE
Please send resume with cover letter or CV to keith@wentzvillecc.org