Pastor

Immanuel Church of Kettlersville, Ohio is seeking a compassionate and inspiring full-time Pastor to provide spiritual leadership to our congregation. The ideal candidate will guide the congregation through worship, nurture spiritual growth, support people through life’s challenges, and cultivate a welcoming environment for all. 

Position: Full-time Pastor, Salary position, Exempt

Reports to: Immanuel’s Consistory Board

Background Check: Required

Experience: Preferred 5-10 years of previous church leadership experience

Education: Preferred Seminary Education

References: Required (provide at least 3 references)

Salary/benefits (included):

• $50,000-$60,000 per year
• Parsonage and Utilities

Negotiable benefits:

• Retirement plan
• PTO
• Health Insurance 

Requirements

• Theological Alignment: A clear calling to ministry and alignment with the Immanuel’s statement of faith, mission, and vision (see below).
• Leadership & Discipleship: Proven ability to lead, inspire, develop, and motivate other disciples.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic familiarity with modern worship technology (sound boards, projection software, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful sermons and teachings that connect with a wide range of listeners, encouraging spiritual growth and development. 
• Provide compassionate pastoral care and bereavement support to individuals and families facing grief, loss, or personal crises. 
• Offer Christian‑centered counseling and mentorship to individuals seeking direction, encouragement, or support during challenging seasons. 
• Plan, organize, and lead worship services, confirmation classes, and bible studies that inspire and foster faith development.
• Provide support for Sunday School and Youth Group leaders.
• Collaborate with church leadership to develop strategic plans for growth and outreach efforts aligned with Christian values.
• Maintain clear communication through newsletters, sermons that inform and motivate the congregation, and social media platforms utilized by Immanuel.

About Immanuel

Immanuel Church of Kettlersville, Ohio is a non-denominational church building itself and others stronger as we seek to learn, grow, and understand the Bible in everyday life. 

We currently have around 80-100 people, who attend our Sunday morning worship service (180 people attended Easter service 2026). Worship service at Immanuel offers a blending of timeless hymns with the sprinkling of contemporary praise. Immanuel maintains a strong and active online ministry. Through our website, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Immanuel Church of Kville app, we are able to connect with our digital church family and share His message to a much wider audience.

We have multiple active groups here at Immanuel Church including Women’s Guild, Widow & Widower’s, Youth Group, Women’s Bible Study, and Sunday School for youth and adults.

Our staff includes one part-time administrative secretary. The volunteer and church body appointed Consistory Board to whom the Pastor will report includes 3 Elders, 3 Deacons, 3 Trustees, and 1 Treasurer.

The parsonage is located directly across the street from Immanuel Church.  

If you are interested in learning more or having a conversation with us, we would love to connect with you. Please contact Elder Brian Maurer at maurland@watchtv.net or (937) 726-8745.

Statement of Faith

We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, to be the only inspired, inerrant, infallible, authoritative Word of God written.

We believe in the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and how it is revealed and proclaimed in The Apostle’s Creed.

We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers.

We believe in the Great Commission and its call on every Christian, to help all that are lost and to offer God’s grace and love which our Savior, Jesus, the Christ, has shown us.  

We believe that it is essential, in this sinful world, to remain steadfast in the teachings of the Holy Scriptures and to join other believers in the mission to seek and save the lost, as many as possible, through the power of Christ.

Our Mission

The mission of Immanuel Church of Kettlersville, Ohio is the same mission Jesus gave his followers: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We are first to become believers, then followers and disciple-makers, and in the process of our growth become planters and harvesters for the Kingdom of God. 

Our Vision

The vision of Immanuel Church of Kettlersville, Ohio is to become a beacon of light and truth in our community, our society, across the internet and as far as God desires our voice to carry. It is not our role to limit the distance of the sound of God's call in our day.  It is our role to create a community of authentic believers and to witness lives transformed by the life-changing reality of the gospel, as people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.  

About Kettlersville, Ohio and the surrounding area

Kettlersville is a small, rural village in Shelby County, Ohio, located in the northwestern part of the state along State Route 274, just five miles from I-75. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Kettlersville had 164 residents. It sits in Van Buren Township, about 10 miles south of Wapakoneta and 12 miles northwest of Sidney. We currently have congregational members from the following surrounding areas: Anna, Botkins, Jackson Center, New Bremen, New Knoxville, and Wapakoneta. The surrounding communities have many opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and small businesses. You’ll enjoy the tranquility and scenic beauty of small, rural living while having a short drive to dining, shopping, entertainment, and services from the multiple local surrounding villages, towns, and cities.