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Ozark Christian College

Senior Pastor New Horizon Christian Church Heyworth, IL, United States of Americ

Ozark Christian College, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Denomination: Nondenominational Independent Christian Church (Restoration Movement Affiliated) Church Size: Email: search.team25@newhorizoncc.net Website: www.newhorizoncc.net New Horizon Christian Church is a fellowship of believers intending to love God, love people, and make disciples throughout our weeks, with all of our days, in our homes, in our neighborhoods, and in our workplaces.

About the Position Principle Function: The pastor is responsible to the Church Leadership Team to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to preach biblically-sound sermons which effectively communicate the heart of God, to engage in pastoral care ministry, and to provide leadership to all areas of church life.

Primary Traits

Community Leadership: The pastor should be aware of and concerned with community needs and activities, addressing them from a pastoral perspective.

Crisis Ministry: The pastor will minister to the congregation in the midst of crises such as death, sickness, or other traumatic events.

Family: The pastor should effectively manage work-life balance and be a positive leader in their own family.

Teaching and Theology: The pastor must have a strong understanding of Scripture and sound theology. The pastor’s theology should align with the core theology and beliefs of NHCC.

Vision: The pastor should be excited about their calling to the ministry and to our church, possessing a vision of God’s work here, enthusiastically sharing it with the church.

Responsibilities

Oversee the coordination of the worship services.

Partner with the Elders on sermon plans and delivery as well as bible study teachings.

Lead the church in an effective program of witnessing and in a caring ministry for persons in the church and community.

Provide pastoral care for the church family along with the other church leaders and members, including pastoral calls and hospital calls.

Perform wedding ceremonies; conduct funerals.

Work with area ministry leaders, church staff, and committees to train and lead them in ministry.

Equip the members of NHCC to carry out the work and ministry of Jesus Christ through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Act as an active member of church leadership and business meetings.

Work in partnership with the Elders to establish effective leadership over church members, staff, and ministry volunteers to cultivate a healthy team environment.

Join in as an active member in a life group with your church body.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in ministry from an evangelical Bible college.

5+ years experience pastoring a church preferred.

Integrity, leadership, discipleship, administration, evangelism, stewardship, pastoral care, self-control, self-motivation, vision casting, life-long learner.

Contact: Send cover letter and resume to search.team25@newhorizoncc.net. Complete application at http://www.newhorizoncc.net/careers.html

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