Job description

First Church (PCA) (Lansing, IL) Lead Pastor

The Big Picture

First Church (firstchurchpca.org) (300) is seeking a Lead Pastor who will preach and teach the inerrant Word of God with urgency, conviction and relevance.

The Church

The congregation of First Church is multi-generational, including seniors, empty-nesters, young families, and singles. We have also enjoyed the addition of new members in recent years. We have more than 300 members, including communicant and non-communicant members. Our budget for the 2021 ministry year is just over $744,000. We at First Church have found it beneficial to elect a fairly large session and diaconate. There are currently 11 ruling elders on our session and 8 deacons on our diaconate. In addition to our elected leadership, we also have several other staff, including one intern attending seminary, a full-time administrator, a part-time financial manager, part-time media coordinator, secretarial staff and a Director of Music ministry position currently unfilled.

The Community

Our hometown of Lansing, Illinois is a suburban community on the south side of the city of Chicago, located on the Indiana/Illinois state line. Our blue-collar roots were established by Dutch and German immigrants who farmed, worked in industry, and settled this area which is now host to a diverse population. We believe our call is to love our entire community, share the love of God with them and make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

The Candidate

-Able to relate well socially and spiritually with people of various ages and stages of Spiritual Development.

-Communicate the Scripture in a clear and compelling way that engages all ages and levels of understanding with practical application.

-Exhibit humility, integrity, and teachability to persevere and grow in wisdom, nurtured by personal devotion to God’s Word.

-Lead with a servant’s heart. He should be aware of his weaknesses and able to delegate to others gifted in those areas.

-Exhibit empathy and concern, burdened for hurting souls.

-Desires fellowship with the congregation. Is approachable and conversive with existing members as well as visitors.

The Qualifications

-MDiv

-10 years of experience

-Holds to Biblical inerrancy and Biblical sexuality

The Compensation

***$100,000 - $120,000 Total Package depending on Experience???????

The Process

Please look over this job description, the church website and the longer profile link

Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit to be the Lead Pastor at First Church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor of First Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of First Church and the Presbyterian Church in America?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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