First Christian Church (FCC) is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor who is gifted in teaching and preaching the Word of God. The successful candidate will have a strong background in visionary leadership, ministry development and discipleship for a congregational, multi-generational church with a proven track record for implementing these strategies. The candidate will have strong people and communication skills and a passion to reach people for Jesus. We desire a pastor who will challenge, grow and lead the church. One who is not afraid to talk about difficult subjects with care and compassion as we collectively seek God’s Truth. The ideal candidate will have background and interest in music and worship service ministries.
Job Requirements:
Prepare and teach weekly sermons for worship services
Challenge and grow church goers in their individual faith journeys
Collaborate with worship ministry leaders in direction and vision of worship services
Engage with church goers and community members
Provide pastoral care and guidance, as needed
Lead, influence, and define the vision of FCC as we embark on the next 100 years.
Guide and empower volunteer teams
Spiritual stewardship of our staff, encouraging personal growth and organizational harmony.
Qualifications:
Deep knowledge and understanding of the Bible with the ability to bring people to Jesus through relationships in and outside of the church.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited Christian college is desired.
Minimum of 5 years of ministry/church experience with some experience in a lead or teaching role preferred
Background in worship ministry is preferred
High energy with wisdom to lead through change
Experience leading volunteer teams
Participation in a multi-staff setting preferred
FCC is a multi-generational, non-denominational church celebrating our 100th year. Located in the Milwaukee, WI to Chicago, IL corridor, the church serves the community with weekly worship services, a strong kids and teens ministry, and a volunteer run foster-family assistance program. We meet in a 55,000 sq ft facility built less than 25 years ago which is debt free. FCC is a place for EVERY.ONE. and is guided by our mission statement to meet people where they are and lead them closer to Jesus. Current staff include a full time Compassionate Care Pastor and Executive Director who oversees staff and financials, all led by a four person elder board. FCC has had 2 lead pastors in the past 44 years, and now seeks a pastor to lead the church into the next 100 years of ministry. Visit: kenoshafcc.com for additional details about who we are.