Pastor of Outreach and Connections

Congregational growth is a gift, and the staff is in need of an additional pastor-leader to help concentrate on the pathways for belonging and connecting into this community of believers. The right leader is going to bring experience in organization and strategy that supports vision and undergirds Bethany’s mission to passionately follow Christ together. There is a dynamic ministry to the foster-parent/children community across La Crosse County and the opportunity to build upon this area of ministry as well as other thriving outreach efforts is exponential.

As the congregation produces disciples through their group ministry, there is a need emerging among this congregation to equip and activate them as disciplemakers in their areas of influence and beyond. The incoming pastor of outreach and connections will be mission-driven and passionate about the gospel of Jesus. They will work collaboratively with the team as they continue to develop a comprehensive and cohesive ministry strategy. The right pastor will be humble, a learner who takes joy in knowing people and becoming entrenched in the community they have the opportunity to serve.

Bethany is eager to welcome a mission-minded, gospel-focused pastor. This is a leader who thinks creatively and is open to new ways of reaching people with the gospel of Jesus. The right candidate will lovingly push the congregation to take action and move toward those who are far from God. At the same time, this is also a pastor of connections. Bethany desires to add to the team a leader who sees people and their unique gifts and abilities. They will bring experience developing processes and systems that develop and equip congregants for ministry. As a person who is energized by relationships, this pastor will make connections easily and take joy in giving ministry away. This person will work collaboratively with other pastors and leaders, but also take joy in developing and discipling those they have the opportunity to lead.

A theological master’s degree is preferred but not required. Undergraduate degree required, and if not possessing a theological master’s degree, an undergraduate degree in ministry is preferred. If not ordained in the EFCA, be open to pursuing ordination upon arrival. Spiritually and relationally mature. Possess high emotional intelligence. Be a spiritual leader who focuses on the primary points of theology and allow secondary issues to stay secondary. Strong communication skills are critical, and experience in preaching will be an asset. This will be a pastor who brings a minimum of seven years ministry experience in one or more roles including: first impressions, hospitality, assimilation, outreach and/or missions.