Campus Pastor - Oberlin
Job Description
Are you a passionate disciplemaker with a heart for rural communities?
Join our team as Oberlin Campus Pastor
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to pastor our Oberlin Campus and engage in meaningful ministry work. This role is perfect for someone with a church planting mentality who thrives in leadership, disciplemaking and community engagement.
Location: Oberlin (with ministry responsibilities in McCook)
What You'll Do:
Leadership:
- Develop your leadership skills under the guidance of our senior pastor.
- Participate in staff and board meetings.
- Lead and coach the core team.
- Oversee the Oberlin campus operations.
Disciple Making:
- Implement our disciplemaking strategy.
- Lead disciplemaking groups and coach leaders.
- Engage in one-on-one discipleship.
Connections:
- Manage our connections strategy for high retention.
- Oversee the first Impressions and usher teams.
Pastoral Care:
- Administer our pastoral care strategy.
- Coordinate with elders and leaders to meet pastoral care needs.
- Provide spiritual and physical support to those in need.
Preaching:
- Develop sermon series and messages with the senior pastor.
- Preach approximately 50% of Sundays.
Community Engagement:
- Actively evangelize and provide pastoral care in the community.
- Participate in local events, clubs and schools.
What We’re Looking For:
Rural Culture Advocate: Embrace and understand rural community dynamics.
People-Centric: Passion for reaching, connecting and discipling people.
Empathetic Caregiver: Provide compassionate care and support.
Leadership Developer: Train and nurture future leaders.
Team Player: Collaborate effectively with various teams.
Organized: Manage processes efficiently.
Communicator: Strong communication skills.
Shepherd’s Heart: Demonstrate a pastoral spirit.
Evangelist: Skilled in sharing the gospel.
Relational: Enjoy spending time with people.
Must-Haves:
Spiritual Health: Be a born-again disciple of Jesus, meeting elder qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7).
Family Dynamics: Evidence of a healthy marriage (if married) and family life.
Financial Stability: Properly manage personal finances.
Physical Health: Maintain a level of health that supports ministry work.
Doctrinal Alignment: Agree with our doctrinal statement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Formal Bible education or seminary degree.
- Previous pastoral experience.
Accountability:
- Report directly to the senior pastor.
- Annual review by the senior pastor and two elders.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are ready to lead, disciple and engage with a vibrant rural community, apply today to become our Oberlin Campus Pastor. Join us in our mission to connect and grow with the people of Oberlin and McCook.
Apply now and be part of a community where your impact will be felt!