Lead Minister
Church: First Christian Church of Christopher
Address: 105 North Maple Street
City: Christopher
State: IL
Zip: 62822
What we are looking for: Pulpit
Job Type: Full Time
Church Phone#: 618-724-2220
Contact person: Tom Vaughn
Contact Phone # if different: 618-218-3623
Contact Email: fccchristopher@gmail.com
Church Website: https://fccchristopher.church/
Ministry Description: OPENING FOR SENIOR MINISTER FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, CHRISTOPHER, IL. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY! First Christian Church in Christopher, Illinois is searching for a senior
minister. We are a well-established restoration congregation in a growing community.
Christopher is located in southern Illinois, about 2 hours southeast of St. Louis. Rend Lake, the second largest lake in Illinois, attracting a million visitors annually, is located just minutes away. Other attractions nearby include the Shawnee National Forest, state parks, and many other venues for outdoors activities.
We are seeking a candidate that meets the New Testament elder requirements in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Peter 5:1-4; a candidate who can preach the Gospel effectively in person and in writing for Sunday worship, Sunday school classes and mid-week bible studies. We desire a minister who can project a strong presence in the pulpit and who enjoys meeting new people and interacting with the community and its activities. We are seeking a positive person who is a problem solver, able to lead with energy and enthusiasm. Our minister will foster congregational participation in various special activities and ministries, which include assisting in VBS, other youth activities and visitation of members at home and hospitals, when possible. We desire a candidate that can provide pastoral care, including personal counseling, home or hospital visitations, weddings and funerals. Being technologically savvy, including being able to communicate using the church website, Facebook and smart phones effectively are also desired abilities. Our compensation package includes salary approximately $50,000/yr., church Well-maintained, three bedroom parsonage and mileage.
Contact: First Christian Church fccchristopher@gmail.com to submit a resume’ or call (618) 724-2220 and request Chris, Tom or Mark for return call.
Christopher is located in southern Illinois, about 2 hours southeast of St. Louis. Rend Lake, the second largest lake in Illinois, attracting a million visitors annually, is located just minutes away. Other attractions nearby include the Shawnee National Forest, state parks, and many other venues for outdoors activities.
We are seeking a candidate that meets the New Testament elder requirements in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Peter 5:1-4; a candidate who can preach the Gospel effectively in person and in writing for Sunday worship, Sunday school classes and mid-week bible studies. We desire a minister who can project a strong presence in the pulpit and who enjoys meeting new people and interacting with the community and its activities. We are seeking a positive person who is a problem solver, able to lead with energy and enthusiasm. Our minister will foster congregational participation in various special activities and ministries, which include assisting in VBS, other youth activities and visitation of members at home and hospitals, when possible. We desire a candidate that can provide pastoral care, including personal counseling, home or hospital visitations, weddings and funerals. Being technologically savvy, including being able to communicate using the church website, Facebook and smart phones effectively are also desired abilities. Our compensation package includes salary approximately $50,000/yr., church Well-maintained, three bedroom parsonage and mileage.
Contact: First Christian Church fccchristopher@gmail.com to submit a resume’ or call (618) 724-2220 and request Chris, Tom or Mark for return call.