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Ministry Jobs

LEAD PASTOR AT CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH (FAIRFIELD, IL)

Job Description for Pastor of Cornerstone Community Protestant Church

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Pastor for an independent, non-denominational church committed to biblical faith, relational discipleship, and community outreach. The Pastor will lead spiritual direction, preaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and day-to-day ministry operations, partnering with lay leaders and volunteers to grow the congregation and serve the local community.

Key Responsibilities

Preaching and Teaching
Prepare and deliver biblically grounded, engaging weekly sermons and occasional series for all ages.
Lead Bible studies, discipleship classes, and theological teaching for small groups and ministry teams.
Spiritual Leadership and Vision
Articulate, model, and help implement the church’s vision, mission, and core values.
Discern spiritual direction through prayer, Scripture, and collaborative input from leadership.
Pastoral Care and Counseling This counseling will be for all age groups. From the young to the elderly and shut ins.
Provide pastoral care including visitation, counseling, crisis support, and sacramental ministry (as appropriate).
Equip and mobilize a pastoral care team of volunteers.
Leadership Development and Staff Oversight
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteer leaders; foster a healthy team culture.
Attend and participate in regular staff and leadership meetings; develop ministry goals and annual plans.
Worship and Program Oversight
Collaborate with worship teams and creatives to design meaningful, accessible worship experiences.
Oversee children, youth, and adult ministry programming and ensure safe-guarding policies are followed.Have the ability and the desire to start youth programs from the ground up.
Administration and Operations -Proven ability to manage and oversee the administrative and operational matters of the church.
Work with church board/trustees/committees on budgeting, policy, and strategic planning.
Ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements; manage basic administrative tasks or delegate them.
Outreach and Community EngagementIncluding, but not limited to, working with our local schools and Jr. college.
Build relationships with local organizations, lead outreach initiatives, and promote evangelism and service.
Encourage and equip congregants to engage in mission both locally and globally.

Required Qualifications

Personal and Spiritual Character
Christian maturity with a strong personal devotional life and evidence of a pastoral calling.
Demonstrates integrity, humility, compassion, and a servant-leader posture.
Education and Experience
Minimum: Bible/theology coursework or equivalent ministry training.
Preferred: Degree in theology, ministry, divinity, or related field and 3+ years of pastoral or ministry leadership experience, though emerging pastors with strong demonstrated gifting will be considered.
Ministry Skills
Careful study of biblical text and strong communication skills for preaching and teaching.
Experience in pastoral care, leadership development, and volunteer mobilization.
Basic administrative competency and ability to work with boards/committees.
Willing to relocate and live in a small rural community.
Enthusiastic personality, with the desire and self-motivation to help continue building a church and leading people to Christ.
A willingness to work with the leadership of our church in the direction of the future of the Church and in choosing the path forward.

Desired Competencies

Leadership and Vision Casting: ability to inspire, cast direction, and shepherd congregational life.
Relational Ministry: strong interpersonal skills across ages and life stages.
Team Building and Delegation: develop leaders, delegate effectively, and cultivate healthy staff dynamics.
Cultural Relevance: communicate the gospel clearly to people outside the church while remaining faithful to Scripture.
Conflict Resolution: navigate congregational conflict constructively and biblically.

Terms of Employment

Employment Type: Full-time (flexible hours including weekends and evenings).
Accountability: Reports to the church board/elders or oversight team.
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience; some benefits may be negotiable.
Start Date: Negotiable.

How to Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter describing your call to ministry and leadership philosophy, and links or recordings of recent sermons.
Provide contact information for three references (pastoral, congregational/board, and professional).

Cornerstone Community Church has the following Core Commitments

Commitment to biblical authority and non-denominational theology.
Commitment to relational discipleship, evangelism, and community service.
Commitment to collaborative leadership with staff, volunteers, and governing board

LEAD PASTOR OF THE SARDIS CHAPEL CHURCH (PULASKI COUNTY, KY)

Sardis Chapel Church, located in Pulaski County, Kentucky (approximately 75 miles south of Lexington), is seeking a pastor. Established more than 150 years ago, the church’s current pastor is retiring after 14 years of faithful service.

The church is looking for a Spirit-led, Bible-preaching pastor with a background in traditional Methodist doctrine as taught by John Wesley. A four-bedroom, two-bath brick parsonage is available for the pastor.

Salary and benefits will be discussed with selected candidates based on experience, training, and educational background. Part-time pastors and student pastors are also encouraged to apply.

Those interested should contact Sammie Hudson by email at Hudsonians2071@gmail.com.

CHURCH PLANT OPPORTUNITY (AUBURN, AL)

Alabama Church of God (Anderson) is looking for a person to restart Airview Church of God in Opelika/Auburn, AL. There is a parsonage and chapel on the property. Auburn University is next door presenting opportunities to engage young adults attending the university. The minister will have opportunities for training and receive financial support from the state organization. If you are called to reach this generation for Christ then here is your opportunity.

Contact: Milan Dekich – midek1023@gmail.com, 256.654.8748

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES AT PERRYSBURG FIRST CHURCH (PERRYSBURG, OH)

Perrysburg First Church is seeking a dynamic, Christ-centered leader to help nurture faith and build meaningful connections with children, youth, and families in our church. This full-time role involves leading family ministry programs, building and equipping a leadership team of servants, and partnering with parents to foster spiritual growth. If you have a heart for discipleship, strong leadership skills, and a desire to serve, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume to office@perrysburgfirst.church. For more information or to receive a copy of the job description please call 419-874-1911.

Job Summary

The Director of Family Ministries will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction and hands-on oversight for ministries serving children (nursery-elementary), youth (middle & high school) and family programs. The Director will aspire to enable, encourage, and equip the next generation to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

Design and implement family, children, and youth programming and curriculum that will stimulate Christian growth and enhance relationships with God, peers, and families.
Develop and lead a team of volunteer leaders in growing a healthy, relational, and outward-focused children, youth, and family ministry. “The goal is to lead our leaders.”
Provide leadership in programs for children and youth such as Children’s Church, nursery, Youth Group, Team Kid, VBS, retreats, summer camps, mission projects, fundraisers, and Bible studies.
Develop and lead a vision for intergenerational ministry by intentionally integrating children and youth into weekend worship services and the broader life of the church through meaningful opportunities for worship, service, leadership, and community.
Foster and maintain relationships and contact with parents/guardians.
Review, implement, and assure compliance of all children and youth ministries with PFC’s Safe Sanctuaries Policy.
Coordinate special activities, service opportunities, and spiritual growth experiences for adults and families.
Serve as liaison between Perrysburg First Church and PFC’s preschool to foster relationships between preschool children & families and the church body.
Work with the preschool Administrator to oversee preschool operations.
Offer sermons and contribute to communications within the church as requested by the Senior Pastor.
Participate on the worship planning team.
Responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications

Strong and mature Christian faith and a desire to share that faith
Assertive and proactive leadership — a motivational leader
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Ability to recruit, equip, and empower volunteers and participants
Mature in judgement and youthful in spirit
Self-starter and organized
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, youth and their families is preferred.

Hours, Compensation, and Benefits

Hours of employment:
- 40 hours per week (minimum average). This position requires evening and weekend hours. Because of constantly changing requirements, a flexible schedule may be permitted as approved by the Senior Pastor. One day per week should be set aside as a non-workday (Sabbath); the specific day will be mutually agreed upon by the Director Family Ministries and the Senior Pastor. Every effort should be made to avoid scheduling events that require participation on this non-workday.
Compensation:
- Payable on the 15th and 30th of each month, in accordance with regular payroll policies.
Benefits:
- Benefits will be provided to the employee pursuant to the terms of the employee handbook.
At-Will Employment

To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume to office@perrysburgfirst.church. For more information, please call 419-874-1911.

SENIOR PASTOR/STUDENT PASTOR AT TRINITY EVANGELICAL CHURCH (MOUNT VERNON, IN)

About Our Church

We are a loving, historically rooted congregation in southwest Indiana, deeply anchored in our German Evangelical-Pietist heritage. We cherish an orthodox, Biblical faith that beautifully blends high sacramental reverence with warm, evangelical preaching. Operating under congregational polity, our Church recognizes Holy Baptism and Holy Communion as sacred means of grace, while standing firmly on the absolute authority of Holy Scripture. We seek a faithful shepherd who can lead us in worship, rightly divide the Word of truth, and care for the flock.

Key Pastoral Attributes & Theological Alignment

Preaching & Doctrine: Must deliver passionate, text-driven, expository sermons. Alignment with orthodox Protestant theology, an understanding of the security of the believe, and a respect for the classic creeds (Apostles’ and Nicene) are required.
Sacramental Reverence: Comfortable leading a traditional-standard service that honors the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper with liturgical dignity, while fostering a warm, relational community environment.
Shepherd’s Heart: a desire to relate deeply to a generational community, showing empathy, visiting the sick, and teaching all ages from children to seniors.
Student Pastors Welcome: We are highly open to hiring an energetic seminary student from regional or approved online or hybrid networks (seminaries such as Asbury, United-Ashland, Indiana Wesleyan, Wesley, or local programs) who can balance theological education with practical ministry.
- Seminary Student Support and Flexibility: Hybrid or commuting arrangements will be fully supported. We know many seminaries use block scheduling, and we are completely willing to work with a candidate who needs to be on campus one or two days a week to finish their Master of Divinity degree. In addition, the local hospitals in the Tri-State Area offer excellent local opportunities for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Core Responsibilities

Word & Sacrament: Prepare and deliver weekly Sunday morning sermons. This includes teaching and preaching faithfully through the Liturgical Church year (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time).
Liturgical Leadership: Administer the Sacraments of Holy Communion weekly the Holy Baptism with theological clarity and liturgical dignity.
Pastoral Care: Provide standard pastoral care, counseling, and regular visitation to the Church family.
Discipleship: Lead weekly Bible studies and foster intentional spiritual growth across generations.
Community Connection: Provide intentional ministry and outreach to the greater Mount Vernon community.
Shared Governance: Partner harmoniously with lay leadership to guide the spiritual vision and administrative health of the congregation.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive salary package commensurate with education and ministry experience.
Housing: Parsonage is available, that is walking distance from the church.
Community & Schools: Located in a wonderful area with an excellent local public school system, alongside great private options like St. Matthew’s Catholic School.

To Apply

Please submit your comprehensive application package to the Search Committee via email at secretary@tecmv.com or mail it to: 505 Mulberry St, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620. Please include:

A comprehensive resume.
A cover letter outlining your personal testimony and call to ministry.
A standard statement of faith.
Optional: Links to 2-3 audio or video sermon samples.

For more information, or to see pictures of the parsonage, see HERE.

FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES AND MISSIONS COORDINATOR AT ELIZABETH LEE METHODIST CHURCH (CHICKAMAUGA, GA)

General Summary:

The Director of Children’s Ministries (30 hours) and Missions Coordinator (10 hours) is responsible for al children’s programs (from birth-5th grade) of the church as serving as a staff liasion for the missions/outreach ministries of the church. As Director of Children’s Ministries, this position will work with children the pastor, parents, volunteers, and church staff, to plan, coordinate, and lead the children’s activities throughout at the year. As Missions Coordinator, this position will work with and have a presence at all missions and outreach ministries of the church, serving to assist volunteer leaders to ensure ministries flourish and volunteers are supported.

Job Qualifications

Committed follower of Jesus who feels a call by God into Children’s ministry
A love for children and a passion for encouraging children and their families to grow in faith as Jesus’ disciples
Experience in working with children through church-based children’s ministry, teaching/education in a school setting, or a similar field is preferred
A passion for evangelism and missions, specifically within the local community
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Ability to recruit, support, lead, train, and resource volunteers
Effective communication skills
A belief in and willingness to teach historic Christianity, including a traditional understanding of human sexuality and marriage being between a man and a woman

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Overall

Work 40 hours per week
Recruit and manage online background checks. Submit names and results to the church office for the file.
Attend monthly Church Council meetings, lead Children’s Council meetings, serve as Staff Liaision for the Missions Committee, serve on the Strategic Planning Committee, and attend other business meetings of the church as needed.
Be present for Sunday morning worship at both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Presence in worship is important.
Perform other duties as requested by the pastor and/or Staff-Parish Relations Committee.

Director of Children’s Ministries (30 hours)

In coordination with the pastor, the Church Council and other staff, set the direction for all church children’s programs from birth through 5th grade. Lead the Children’s Council to plan and carry out Children’s Ministry programming and events.
Learn the names of the children, welcome all of them, and form a relationship with them and their parents. Keep an updated file of children’s and parents’ names and contact information.
Provide leadership to and recruit and train volunteers for Sunday evening Kid’s Club. Design programming, scheduling, select/order curriculum, provide lesson plans and supplies to volunteers, etc. Ensure child check-in, check-out system is used.
Provide leadership to and recruit and train volunteers for 10:00 a.m. Sunday School. Lead (or have a volunteer lead) kids from The Well to the Education Building. Ensure kids get check in al the Well or in the Education Building. Leadership responsibilities for Sunday School are similar to Kid’s Club as mentioned above.
Oversee the Ministry Safe policy and ensure it is followed. Provide training so that volunteers understand and follow policy.
With volunteer assistance, provide leadership to VBS including choosing curriculum, identifying and training volunteers, designing the schedule, conducting registration, overseeing sign-ins/sign-outs, etc.
Plan and lead the 4th and 5th grade retreat to Camp Lookout. This includes choosing curriculum, identifying and resourcing volunteers to lead small groups, handling sign-ups, etc.
Conduct fund-raisers as necessary. To this point, an annual Valentine’s Variety Show has taken place that has raised $1,500 or so to offset the cost of the kids retreat.
Plan and schedule occasional special events for the kids including, but no limited to, the Easter Egg Hunt, summer activities, Back to School Bash, Fall Festival, Christmas Party, etc.
Plan and coordinate a summer “mission trip” to be held locally for the children of the church. This local mission trip could include light work to be done at the homes of shut-ins, visits to homeless shelters in Chattanooga, supporting the Food Pantry or Recovery Chickamauga, etc.
Supervise Nursery Director and nursery staff.
Purchase and prepare Bibles for presentation to third graders each August.
Coordinate with the Youth Director to align programs through the church ministry.
Coordinate with the Ministry Assistant and/or pastor to develop publicity for children’s activities through the newsletter, bulletin, website, mailings, graphics, etc. Provide materials to the church office on time.
Attend training and workshops for personal spiritual growth and to stay informed on the most effective ways to implement children’s ministry.
Be responsible for use of the children’s program budget. In consultation with the Children’s Council and Finance Committee, submit budget requests for the following year. Attain necessary purchase orders beforehand and submit receipts (with 2 signatures) to treasurer promptly after purchase.

Missions Coordinator (10 hours)

Support the volunteer leadership of our various mission ministries to ensure they flourish and volunteer burdens are lifted to the extent possible. Examples include, but are not limited to:
1. Food Pantry: There are no identified needs at this time, but needs could arise over time.
2. 5th Quarter: Assist with volunteer recruitment and training (food service, yard games, etc.) and assist in identifying and scheduling music groups to play.
3. Recovery Chickamauge: Have a familiarity with each volunteer role and step in as needed (such as assisting with scheduling volunteers, making food purchases, ensuring materials are on hand such as chips, etc.)
4. LOL: Beginning in Summer 2027, serve as Co-Director of LOL alongside existing Co-Directors. Beginning Summer 2028, step in as ministry Director with support from existing volunteer team.
5. Liberia missions: There are no identified needs at this time, but needs could arise over time.
Be present at LOL, 5th Quarter, and regularly in the Food Pantry and at Recovery Chickamauga.
Recruit volunteers as needed for all missions-related ministry. Currently we have a healthy roster of volunteers, but ongoing volunteer recruiting is always necessary to ensure new volunteers replace ones who can no longer volunteer.
Coordinate outreach and evangelism ministries such as giving out watermelon at 4th of July fireworks, building relationships in the community, and integrating new people in the life of the church.
Serve as Staff Liaision on the Missions Committee.

Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays:

Vacation – for the first three years of service employee is eligible for two weeks (to include two Sundays) of vacation. After three years of service, employee is eligible for three work weeks (to include three Sundays) of vacation. Employee may not cary over vacation days. All vacation days should be coordinated in advance with the church secretary and the pastor, and a suitable replacement should be found.
Sick Days – one work week (to include one Sunday) per year. Employee may not carry over sick days. All sick days should be coordinated in advance with the church secretary and the pastor, and a suitable replacement should be found.
Holidays – no applicable
An “Out of Office” form is to be filled out for any scheduled absences.

Compensation:

Compensation pack is reviewed annually by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and recommended to the Finance Committee for approval.

To Apply

Please contact Rev. Zach Fitzpatrick at zfitzpatrick@elmc.church.

Jobs and Ministry Opportunities: September 2026