First Christian Church of Christopher – Senior Minister

Point of Contact Name:

Chris Webb

Name of Church:

First Christian Church of Christopher

Church Address:

First Christian Church
Christopher, Illinois 62822

Church Phone:

(618) 724-2220

Email:

fccchristopher@gmail.com

Position Hiring:

Senior Minister

Description of Position/Benefits/Church:

OPENING FOR SENIOR MINISTER
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, CHRISTOPHER, IL.
COME JOIN OUR FAMILY!
First Christian Church in Christopher, Illinois is searching for a Senior
Minister.
We are a well-established restoration congregation in a growing community.
Christopher is located in Southern Illinois, about 2 hours southeast of St. Louis.
Rend Lake, the second largest lake in Illinois, attracting a million visitors annually,
is located just minutes away. Other attractions nearby include the Shawnee
National Forest, state parks, and many other venues for outdoors activities.
We are seeking a candidate that meets the New Testament elder
requirements in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Peter 5:1-4; a candidate who
can preach the Gospel effectively in person and in writing for Sunday worship,
Sunday school classes and mid-week bible studies. We desire a minister who can
project a strong presence in the pulpit and who enjoys meeting new people and
interacting with the community and its activities. We are seeking a positive person
who is a problem solver, able to lead with energy and enthusiasm.
Our minister will foster congregational participation in various special
activities and ministries, such as assisting in VBS, other youth activities and
visitation of members at home and hospitals, when possible. We desire a candidate
that can provide pastoral care, including personal counseling, weddings and
funerals.
Being technologically savvy, including being able to communicate using the
church website, Facebook and smart phones, effectively, are desired abilities.
Our compensation package includes salary, church parsonage and mileage.
Contact: First Christian Church fccchristopher@gmail.com to submit a
resume or call (618) 724-2220 and request Chris, Tom or Mark.