Lead Pastor First Christian Church

About Us

God has blessed First Christian Church (FCC) in Evansville, Indiana for 158 years. Succession is a natural and healthy part of every organization. Each of us as members of FCC play an important role in God’s story here in Evansville, and Lord willing, a story that will continue long after we are gone. FCC is now seeking a Lead Pastor.

Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for a man who is Biblically qualified for Church leadership; and has the character, calling, desired educational background, experience, and skills to help lead FCC.
• We are looking for someone who loves our basic vision, mission, values, and aligns with our statements of faith.
• We are looking for someone who will add to our leadership team in such a way as to amplify and multiply FCC’s ministries.
• We are looking for someone to build on the foundation that has been laid here at FCC.
• We are looking for someone willing to move to Evansville, make it home, and truly invest in our community.
• We are looking for a dynamic communicator that will help us know and love the Word of God while challenging not-yet and new believers to take steps of faith and helping all of us grow closer to Jesus in practical ways.

Lead Pastor Profile

Education

• Combination of life/position experience and education commensurate to perform the necessary duties of Lead Pastor
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Ministry from a Restoration Movement College/University (Emphasis on Preaching desired)
• Preferred: Graduate degree from a Restoration Movement Seminary.
• Preferred: Ordained as a Minister by a Restoration Movement church.

Experience

• Minimum: 3-5 years of Ministry experience (preaching with some age group).
• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience effectively leading a Restoration Movement church.
  • Staff Development Background.
  • Able to discern strengths and weaknesses of staff.
  • Notable experience as a mentor, disciple, and coach,
• Church size and/or organizational complexity.
  • Experience must be from a Restoration Movement church
• Leadership Approach
  • A humble, sacrificial, servant leader.
  • Continually seeking to grow and develop his team.
  • Team leader oriented.
  • Deals effectively with conflict.
  • Has experience with, and is supportive of elder leadership structure.

Evangelism

• Heart for and evidence of personal and corporate evangelism.

Marriage/Family

• Married.
• 30-50 years old.
• Demonstrates priority of marriage and family over ministry.
• Proven strong marriage.

Theological Perspective

• Commitment to the inerrancy of Scripture.
• Willingness to embrace FCC’s Statements of Faith.
• Embraces FCC’s Core Values.

Preaching

• Experienced and talented expositional-style preacher with the ability to provide topical preaching as needed.
• Proven ability to discern the needs of a congregation, plan out sermon series, and teach/preach accordingly.

Vision/Direction

• Proven experience in casting God-given vision and leading subsequent execution.
• Proven ability to successfully implement change.
• Understanding that the Lead Pastor is a member of the Elder team shaping the vision and direction of the church.

Understanding of the Church

• Ability to clearly define and biblically support a given approach to corporate worship.
• Possesses a clear biblical understanding of the role of elder/pastor and deacon within the church.
• Understands the theological and practical importance of the church.

Communication Skills

• Must have exceptional communication skills.
  • In preaching/teaching.
  • In change management.
  • In vision and direction.
  • In conflict communication.
• Transparency in sharing weaknesses and strengths with congregation.
• Ability to listen to ministry team, elders, congregation and outside Godly counsel and discern wisdom and truth.

Reputation

• High standard for Godly conduct and wisdom.
• Integrity and consistency in both word and deed.
• Model for congregation to follow.
• Solid standing in the community where he lives.

Personality

• Personality must fit the personality of FCC Evansville.
• Personality must fit the existing pastoral team (good chemistry).
• Man of courage who follows Spirit-led convictions.
• Self-motivated.

Online Resources

• Church Website
• Church YouTube

To Apply

Please email/send resume, cover letter, and references to Dan Koch or send to Attn: Dan Koch, First Christian Church, 2845 Beaumont Dr., Evansville, IN 47725