Community Christian Church – Senior Minister

Point of Contact Name:

Jonah Long

Name of Church:

Community Christian Church

Church Address:

6400 Culver Road
Salisbury, Maryland 21801

Church Phone:

(410) 742-5601

Email:

jonahlong250@gmail.com

Position Hiring:

Senior Minister

Description of Position/Benefits/Church:

Senior Minister Job Description for
Community Christian Church in Salisbury, Maryland
Overview of CCC
We are a non-denominational, autonomous body of believers. Our leadership structure starts
with acknowledging that Christ is our founder and king. We are led through a collaborative
partnership between our elders and staff, working together to guide and support the church. In
addition, our ministry team—made up of dedicated individuals deeply involved in day-to-day
ministry—plays a vital role in bringing our mission to life. We also place high value on supporting
mission partners, both locally and globally, that extend the impact of the gospel beyond our
walls.
Our Mission is to connect real people to the real God for real change. We believe that this
mission takes us on three continuous pursuits:
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CONNECTING with God & others in loving relationships.
CHANGING to be more like Jesus as we spend time with him and connect with other
believers.
CARRYING His grace to others by sharing the gospel with words and actions.
Our Core Values
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Christ-centered worship
Scripture-based preaching & teaching
Community impact—striving to promote unity and share the gospel through service
Generosity toward all from all
Qualities We Value in a Senior Minister
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Leadership style: collaborative, biblical and humble.
Personal qualities: integrous, wise, approachable and transparent.
Relational qualities: lovingly confrontational, compassionate and hospitable.
Job Expectations
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Preaching and Teaching – The Senior Minister will develop sermon series in conjunction
with the mission and vision of the church. He will ensure that what is taught from the
pulpit and in small group environments is biblically accurate and Christ-focused. He will
serve as the primary Sunday morning preacher, scheduling guest speakers for Sundays
in which he will not be preaching. He will approve the small group teaching curriculums,
and will regularly lead at least one small group or classroom-style Bible study per
teaching cycle.
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Prayer – The Senior Minister will regularly pray over the church and the community, both
personally and corporately. He will lead the church in a culture of prayer, recognizing that
it is the Holy Spirit who does the real work of personal and cultural transformation.
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Evangelism – The Senior Minister will encourage and lead the church to fulfill the Great
Commission – to go and make disciples of all nations. He will teach and model both
personal and corporate evangelism.
Vision and Strategy – The Senior Minister will be responsible for formulating and
carrying out strategy. He will utilize the resources of the Elder Team and Ministry Team
to accomplish this goal.
Leadership Development – The Senior Minister will invest in teaching and discipling
maturing Christ followers, equipping them to do effective ministry in God’s Kingdom.
Ministry Leader Oversight – The Senior Minister will oversee ministry leaders and staff,
to encourage them in faithfulness, to ensure alignment with church mission and vision,
and to correct, redirect, or discipline when necessary.
Pastoral Care – The Senior Minister will conduct home and hospital visits and will hold
pastoral counseling meetings with church members in need.
Administrative – The Senior Minister will oversee administrative functions, acting as the
CEO of a non-profit organization. He will ensure that Elder, ministry team, and
congregational meetings are scheduled and held. He will ensure that the church
calendar represents the mission and vision of the church. He will be the general point of
contact for church members, community organizations, and supported ministry
organizations.
Responsibilities may be modified with the approval of the Elder Board, as the church
grows and matures.
Job Benefits
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Flexible office hours. We expect a 40 hour work week, with at least 10 hours worked
on-site.
Paid vacation. During your first year of employment, you will receive three (seven day)
weeks of paid vacation time and one week of paid sick leave. Upon your second year of
employment, you will receive four weeks of paid vacation time and one week of paid sick
leave. You will also have the opportunity to take all four weeks of vacation time at once
for a full sabbatical.
Salary will be arranged based on experience and qualifications