Lead Pastor Multiply Christian Church - Kentucky Christian University : Job Details

Church Name: Multiply Christian ChurchCity: ColumbusState: OhioAverage Attendance: 30-40Church Website:Full Name: Dan StofferEmail:[email protected]

Position Description: Multiply Christian Church in Columbus, Ohio islooking for a new Lead Pastor, due to the founding pastor/planterbeing called to another ministry in his home town.

Multiply was planted in 2020 during the pandemic. At Multiply, webelieve in simplicity. We desire to focus on gathering in worship,growing in Christlikeness, giving generously of our treasure and time,and going and multiplying followers of Jesus. 4 basic things with abig impact!

This Lead Pastor Position will be part-time (20 hours a week) for now,but hours will be added as the church continues to grow.

Lead Pastor Profile:

Lead Pastor Description:

The Lead Pastor is the spiritual leader and primary communicatorof the church's vision and biblical teaching and preaching. Thisindividual provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, worksalongside staff, the elders and Launch Team (ministry leaders), andleads the church in fulfilling its mission of multiplying the hope wehave in Jesus in our families, community, and world.

Key Responsibilities:

Preaching and Teaching

Prepare and deliver weekly biblically sound, practical, andSpirit-led sermons.Teach and equip the congregation through regular Bible studies,classes, or Multiply Groups (small groups).

Vision and Leadership:

Provide spiritual and strategic leadership for the church inpartnership with the elders.Cast and implement a compelling vision for growth, outreach, and discipleship.Model servant leadership and cultivate a Christlike culturewithin the church.

Staff and Ministry Oversight:

Support the church staff and ministry leaders (Launch Team).Encourage the development of leadership and congregational engagement.Coordinate ministries to ensure alignment, and achievement, with thechurch's mission and discipleship strategy.

Pastoral Care:

Provide spiritual guidance, prayer, and biblical counseling toindividuals and families.Visit those in need (hospitalized, grieving, in need of counseling,or homebound) and ensure care is provided throughout the body.Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and child dedications.

Outreach and Community Involvement:

Lead the church in local and global outreach initiatives.Encourage congregational involvement in service projects and evangelism.Represent the church in the community and build relationships withother churches (networking), and organizations.

Other Duties:

Duties deemed necessary by the church elders as needed.

Qualifications:

A clear, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a life marked byintegrity, humility, and the fruit of the Spirit.Must meet the biblical requirements for pastoral ministry, asoutlined by Paul in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9Strong agreement with the church's statement of faith and corebeliefs (Restoration Movement).Minimum of 5 years of pastoral or ministry leadership experiencepreferred, but willing to look at other experiences with demonstratedleadership in a church context.A bachelor's degree is required; theological training (M.Div. orequivalent) is preferred, but we are willing to look at otherjob-related or educational experiences. We prefer a background in theRestoration Movement and Churches of Christ (instrumental) /Independent Christian Church.Proven skills in preaching, leadership, team-building, andrelational ministry.Emotionally healthy, self-aware, and committed to spiritual growth.Willing to be bi-vocational. We are a small church plant and unableto provide a full-time salary at this time. However, with growth,salary and hours will increase. We have a generous church!

Preferred Characteristics:

Relational and approachable leadership style.Able to offer practical, biblical, and inspirational sermons and teachingsA heart for people at all stages of faith.Flexibility and innovation in ministry approaches. This church wasplanted 5+ years ago and needs a “next steps” vision for growth.Spiritually discerning and biblically grounded in decision-making.

Interested candidates should send their resume and sermon sample [email protected].