Senior Minister

Church Name: Tates Creek Christian Church
Address: 3150 Tates Creek Road
City: Lexington
State: Kentucky
Zipcode: 40502
Church Website: http://tatescreek.org
Full Name: Robert Vela
Phone: 8592661621
Email: robert@tatescreek.org
Position Description: SENIOR MINISTER

Mission

Go and make disciples of all people for Christ!

Position Summary

The Senior Minister serves as the primary spiritual leader and
visionary for Tates Creek Christian Church. Reporting to the Board of
Elders, this role is responsible for executing the Evangelism
Strategic Plan, casting the church’s vision, and fostering an
“irresistible community” through biblically-grounded preaching,
strategic discipleship, and executive leadership.

Core Responsibilities

Visionary & Strategic Leadership: Partner with Elders and the
Executive Minister to translate high-level vision into actionable
ministry plans and goals.
Preaching & Teaching: Oversee the preaching calendar and deliver
approximately 40 compelling, biblically-grounded sermons annually that
address current issues and inspire spiritual growth. Coordinate guest
speakers and internal resources to ensure high-quality teaching for
the remaining 12 Sundays.
Worship & Evangelism: Lead the design and evaluation of worship
services while prioritizing the salvation of the lost and the
maturation of disciples.
Staff Management & Development: Direct and coach assigned
staff—including the Executive Minister—and provide intentional
mentorship to younger ministry leaders.
Pastoral Care: Partner with Elders to provide congregational
shepherding, including counsel, weddings, and funerals.

Key Expectations

Spiritual Character: Maintain a vibrant relationship with Jesus
Christ through prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit; lead with
patience, love, empathy, and a sense of humor.
Operational Excellence: Demonstrate high-level skills in planning,
organization, and the implementation of strategic goals to drive
church growth.
Communication Mastery: Deliver clear, multi-channel communication
(digital and interpersonal) across all demographics and navigate
conflict with high emotional intelligence.
Professional Growth: Actively engage with mentors and embrace
constructive feedback to ensure continuous personal and professional
improvement.
Collaborative Governance: Operate with a deep understanding of
Biblical Eldership and maintain strong ties with sister churches and
local missions.

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching,
pulling, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Sitting for five hours and standing or walking for three hours.

Immediate Supervisor

Reports to the Board of Elders.

Qualifications

Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological
degree and experience.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of pastoral leadership specifically
within a Restoration Movement church, including proven staff
management experience.
Alignment: Agree to uphold the Tates Creek Christian Church
Statement of Faith.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in optimizing technology and digital
platforms to perform ministry duties effectively.

Time Commitment

Full-Time Status: Requires a flexible, 40+ hour schedule tailored to
the rhythm of church life.
Availability: Demand for both regularly scheduled office hours and
on-call availability for urgent pastoral needs.
Core Engagement: Consistent presence at weekend services, evening
meetings, pastoral visits, and special church events.