Lead Minister
Description: Located in Elizabethton, TN, Blue Springs Christian Church is a generous faith community that is looking for a new Senior Minister. The Senior Minister would be the sole church staff person that works alongside four elders and three deacons in leading the congregation. The congregation of 60+ are fun, loving, and looking for their next minister to continue to build a healthy foundation of spiritual leadership that has been in the community for many years. Blue Springs values being missional and loving our neighbors, while providing fellowship and a safe place to grow in Christ for all ages. Blue Springs is affiliated with the Restoration Movement and the Independent Christian Church.
The position includes a pay package estimated at $60-70k based on education and experience:
•       Potential Signing Bonus
•       Full-Time $35-$40,000/yr. salary
•       Free 3 Bed/2 Bath 1,700 SQ.FT. Parsonage (Pictured below) (Utilities Paid)- $24k value.
•       Medical Insurance Stipend Options w/ Medi-Share or Christian Healthcare Ministries
•       IRA/Retirement Consulting through Pension Fund of the Christian Church
Responsibilities:
•       Preach Sunday Morning Service at 10:45, providing a focus on spiritual growth, discipleship, and Christian Community
•       Plan, Lead, and Facilitate Sunday Night Service, and Wednesday Evening Prayer and Lesson.
•       Collaborate with Worship Leader, Children’s Volunteers, and other church programs to ensure quality spiritual formation.
•       In Partnership with Elders, Deacons, and Congregation, implement the vision and mission of BSCC.
•       Has a missional approach to equipping and motivating the congregation to build relationships with the community.
•       Assists in event planning, examples are Easter, Christmas, and Homecoming
•       Conducts Baptisms, premarital and marital counseling, weddings, and funerals.
•       Carries out hospital and shut-in visitation in partnership with the Elders.
•       Can build and execute a strategic planning process for the church.
Qualifications:
•       Independent Christian Church or Restoration Movement Experience Preferred.
•       Ordained or Eligible to be Ordained into the Christian Church.
•       Bachelor’s Degree or Equal Experience Preferred.
•       Self-Starter, Responsible, and Strong Communication/Teaching Skills.
•       History of Faithful Christian Ministry Experience Preferred.
•       Commitment to Longevity in the local Community.
•       Proficient with Visual and Audio Technology.

Blue Springs Christian Church
Address: 107 Don Rominger Rd, Elizabethton, TN, 37643
Contact for applicants is Andrew Church @ andrewchurch1989@icloud.com