Senior Minister
Church: Northside Christian Church
Address: 311 E 17th Street
City: Huntingburg
State: Indiana
Zip: 47542
What we are looking for: Pulpit
Job Type: Part Time
Church Phone#:
Contact person: Gary Meyerholtz
Contact Phone # if different: 639-777-6812
Contact Email: NorthsideChristianHuntingburg@gmail.com
Church Website:
Ministry Description: Part-Time Senior Minister Job Description
Position Title: Part-Time Senior Minister
Reports To: Church Leadership / Elders
Position Type: Part-Time / Bi-Vocational
Position Summary:
The Part-Time Senior Minister serves a small-town Restoration Movement Christian Church with an average attendance of 25. This role provides spiritual leadership, biblical preaching, and relational pastoral care in a close-knit congregation. The minister will focus on faithfully preaching the Word, teaching Scripture, and building meaningful relationships that foster spiritual growth through Sunday services and midweek gatherings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preaching & Worship Leadership
• Prepare and deliver biblically sound, engaging sermons for Sunday morning worship service
• Collaborate with worship leaders to ensure cohesive and meaningful services
• Lead or assist in administering ordinances such as communion and baptism (as applicable)
2. Teaching & Discipleship
• Lead a weekly Wednesday night Bible study, encouraging participation and spiritual growth
• Teach Adult Sunday School class, adapting lessons to meet the needs of the congregation
• Equip and mentor individuals in their faith journey through sound doctrine and practical application
3. Pastoral Care
• Provide spiritual guidance, encouragement, and counseling to church members as needed
• Visit members in hospitals, homes, or care facilities when possible
• Offer prayer support and maintain a visible, approachable presence within the congregation
4. Church Engagement & Leadership Support
• Build strong relationships within a small, close-knit church family
• Be accessible and present within the life of the community as able
• Work collaboratively with elders and church leadership to support the mission and vision of the church
• Participate in leadership meetings as requested
• Encourage unity, outreach, and involvement within the church body
• Support and equip volunteers, recognizing the shared ministry model of a smaller congregation
Qualifications:
• A clear calling to pastoral ministry, especially within a Restoration Movement Christian Church context
• Commitment to New Testament Christianity, unity, and biblical authority as emphasized in the Restoration Movement
• Strong knowledge of Scripture and ability to teach effectively
• Experience in preaching and leading Bible studies
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a relational, small-church setting
• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith
• Formal theological training (preferred but not required)
Time Commitment:
• Approximately 12-15 hours per week, including preparation time, services, and meetings
o Sunday School (9am-10am ET)
o Sunday Morning Worship (10am-11am ET)
o Wednesday Evening Bible Study (6pm-7pm ET)
Compensation:
• Will be discussed at interview
Additional Expectations:
• Maintain a consistent personal walk with God
• Serve as a Christ-like example in character and conduct
• Support the overall health and spiritual vitality of the church
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, statement of faith, and, if available, sermon samples to NorthsideChristianHuntingburg@gmail.com
Position Title: Part-Time Senior Minister
Reports To: Church Leadership / Elders
Position Type: Part-Time / Bi-Vocational
Position Summary:
The Part-Time Senior Minister serves a small-town Restoration Movement Christian Church with an average attendance of 25. This role provides spiritual leadership, biblical preaching, and relational pastoral care in a close-knit congregation. The minister will focus on faithfully preaching the Word, teaching Scripture, and building meaningful relationships that foster spiritual growth through Sunday services and midweek gatherings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preaching & Worship Leadership
• Prepare and deliver biblically sound, engaging sermons for Sunday morning worship service
• Collaborate with worship leaders to ensure cohesive and meaningful services
• Lead or assist in administering ordinances such as communion and baptism (as applicable)
2. Teaching & Discipleship
• Lead a weekly Wednesday night Bible study, encouraging participation and spiritual growth
• Teach Adult Sunday School class, adapting lessons to meet the needs of the congregation
• Equip and mentor individuals in their faith journey through sound doctrine and practical application
3. Pastoral Care
• Provide spiritual guidance, encouragement, and counseling to church members as needed
• Visit members in hospitals, homes, or care facilities when possible
• Offer prayer support and maintain a visible, approachable presence within the congregation
4. Church Engagement & Leadership Support
• Build strong relationships within a small, close-knit church family
• Be accessible and present within the life of the community as able
• Work collaboratively with elders and church leadership to support the mission and vision of the church
• Participate in leadership meetings as requested
• Encourage unity, outreach, and involvement within the church body
• Support and equip volunteers, recognizing the shared ministry model of a smaller congregation
Qualifications:
• A clear calling to pastoral ministry, especially within a Restoration Movement Christian Church context
• Commitment to New Testament Christianity, unity, and biblical authority as emphasized in the Restoration Movement
• Strong knowledge of Scripture and ability to teach effectively
• Experience in preaching and leading Bible studies
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a relational, small-church setting
• Agreement with the church’s statement of faith
• Formal theological training (preferred but not required)
Time Commitment:
• Approximately 12-15 hours per week, including preparation time, services, and meetings
o Sunday School (9am-10am ET)
o Sunday Morning Worship (10am-11am ET)
o Wednesday Evening Bible Study (6pm-7pm ET)
Compensation:
• Will be discussed at interview
Additional Expectations:
• Maintain a consistent personal walk with God
• Serve as a Christ-like example in character and conduct
• Support the overall health and spiritual vitality of the church
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, statement of faith, and, if available, sermon samples to NorthsideChristianHuntingburg@gmail.com