First Christian 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

with a restoration church tradition.  We are a well-established congregation in a

growing community.  Christopher is located in southern Illinois, 2 hours southeast

of St. Louis.  Rend Lake, the second largest lake in Illinois, attracting a million

visitors a year, is located just minutes away.  Other attractions nearby include the

Shawnee National Forest, Garden of the Gods National Park 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.  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 ministries, which

include assisting in VBS, youth activities and visitations at homes and hospitals,

when possible.  We desire a candidate that can provide pastoral care, including

marriage counseling, weddings and funerals.  Being technologically savvy,

including being able to communicate using the church website, Facebook and

smart phones effectively will be necessities.

Our compensation package includes salary, church parsonage and mileage.

Contact: First Christian Church fccchristopher1@gmail.com or call

(618) 724-2220 and request Chris, Tom or Mark.