Neighborhood Pastor

Church Name: Renew Christian Church
Address: 2240 Bismark Avenue
City: Evansville
State: Indiana
Zipcode: 47720
Average Attendance: 125
Church Website: http://renew812.com
Full Name: Kelli Ward
Phone: 8124801565
Email: Kelli@renew812.com
Position Description: TITLE: Neighborhood Pastor

Type: Full-Time / Salary

Renew Christian Church is looking for a passionate, outgoing, and
driven leader to join our team as our Neighborhood Pastor. This
full-time role focuses on building deep, intentional relationships
with neighbors in the Lamasco neighborhood, mobilizing the church, and
helping to bring positive and lasting change to the Lamasco through
personal restoration and neighborhood revitalization.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Neighborhood Pastor serves as a part of the staff at Renew and
works in collaboration with staff and elders to advance the ministry
goals, values, and vision of Renew. The role focuses on Love Lamasco,
Renew’s neighborhood revitalization Initiative in partnership with the
Lamasco Neighborhood Association, and on mobilizing Renew to engage
with Lamasco neighbors in intentional and purposeful ways that deepen
relationships and advance the Gospel.

NEIGHBORHOOD PASTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Neighborhood Pastor’s focus will be rooted in Love Lamasco, a
ministry of Renew Christian Church in which Renew partners with the
Lamasco Neighborhood Association to make positive and lasting changes
in the neighborhood through a neighborhood revitalization initiative.
For more information on Love Lamasco, visit
https://www.renew812.com/lovelamasco/.

Invest in Gospel-Centered Friendships That Lead to Whole-Life Healing

Engage neighbors by using the Love Your Neighborhood framework from
Community One.
Focus on building authentic friendships rooted in the Gospel,
walking with neighbors towards wholeness (spiritually, emotionally,
physically, socially, and financially).
Help neighbors identify areas for growth and healing, supporting
them along the way.
Collect and share stories of hope and restoration happening in the
neighborhood.

Mobilize the Church for Neighborhood Ministry

Inspire and equip the church to move beyond volunteering and engage
in authentic and meaningful relationships with neighbors through
resources, training, and opportunities.
Provide training in discipleship, cultural competence, toxic
charity, and more.
Track and evaluate the relational impact of Renew and other churches
in Lamasco.

Neighborhood Specific Responsibilities

Be part of the Love Lamasco leadership team and the Renew outreach team.
Help plan and run Love Lamasco events and meetings with staff and volunteers.
Grow in your understanding of neighborhood revitalization through
books, training, weekly coaching sessions, and learning from
experienced community leaders.
Help apply for and manage grants and other funding for Love Lamasco.
Assist with communication using social media, mailings, databases,
and in-person outreach.

GENERAL RENEW STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Neighborhood Pastor will serve alongside staff and elders of Renew
to advance our vision, core values, and goals. For more information
about Renew’s vision, visit
https://www.renew812.com/about/our-mission/.

Support the vision, core values, and goals of Renew by participating
in weekend worship services, staff meetings, special services,
retreats, leadership development, and all church initiatives.
Support a young, innovative, fast-paced church with a “team-player
attitude” and a willingness to do “whatever it takes.”
Share pastoral and shepherding responsibilities by providing
pastoral care, prayer, and discipleship. This includes home and
hospital visitation, funerals, weddings, and bereavement.
Adhere to Renew policies, procedures, and guidelines (such as
spending, reporting, and safety).
Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

This role requires a strong Christian faith and lifestyle, as the
Neighborhood Pastor will serve as a spiritual leader in both the
church and the neighborhood. The person must follow Renew’s Staff
Covenant, align with Renew’s Statement of Beliefs, and may need to
complete a Theological Alignment Questionnaire.

Applicant must be…

18 years of age or older
Self-directed and able to work without supervision
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
People-oriented and excited to build new relationships
Excellent communicators (written and verbal)
Excited to learn and grow personally and professionally
Proficient in basic computer skills

Experience, education, or background in areas such as ministry,
discipleship, life coaching, non-profit leadership, social work, or
similar fields is a plus.

Ability to set up for events, move supplies, clean/organize, and
engage socially in an active ministry setting will occur while
performing the duties of this job.

Travel for training, conferences, camps, retreats, or other events
may take place. No additional travel is anticipated.

Every person is different! Every story is different! That’s what makes
this role so special. If you’re excited to help build a
Gospel-centered, hope-filled neighborhood, we would love to talk with
you!

For the full job description and link to apply, visit renew812.com/jobs