Lead Minister

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 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, implements the vision and mission of BSCC.

·       Has a missional approach to equipping and motivating 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.