College First Church of God in Findlay, OH invites candidates to apply for the open position of Lead Pastor. The job description and details are as follows: Job Summary
The Lead Pastor is the spiritual leader of the congregation who has the Biblical responsibility for leading the ministry and mission of the church and extending God's kingdom in compliance with God's Word.
Responsibilities 1. Team Leader
• Invest in and develop the staff team.
• Create an environment of family on mission within the staff.
• Provide strategic and administrative oversight of church staff.
• Assist staff in problem-solving, goal-setting, and decision-making.
• Oversee human resourcing tasks in cooperation with the Elders and Office Manager
2. Strategic Leadership and Planning
• Cast vision and provide directional leadership which unifies the church in pursuing its mission and living out its core values.
• Partner with staff and lay leaders to ensure staffing, facilities, system, practices, and programs appropriately and effectively support the ministry and meet strategic goals.
• Provide counsel and direction in the financial functions of the church.
• Measure and monitor progress; respond through celebration and recommended adjustments.
3. Lead and Develop Leaders
• Identify leadership potential and provide training, opportunities to serve, and encouragement.
• Provide support and direction to the Elders and church Council, and advise individual commissions, committees and organizations as necessary.
4. Lead the Teaching Team
• Preach relevant, Biblical messages approximately 40 weeks each year.
• Lead the teaching team in designing a teaching calendar that will support the mission and vision of College First, and ensure a balance of consistency and diversity.
• Raise up potential teachers, developing them and providing opportunities for experience.
5. Pastoral Care and Shepherding
• Work with the ministry and support staff to create and sustain caring networks throughout the church family.
• Support and promote the internal and external care ministries of the congregation (absentee follow-up, card & flower ministries, elder care, food & clothing banks, prayer chain, recovery groups, sick and shut-in, general visitation, etc.).
• Work in conjunction with the elders to minister to the spiritual needs of the people and families of the church.
• Visit with individuals and families as may be needed or requested.
6. Outreach to Community and Beyond
• Pursue a movement of missionaries within College First – everyone is a missionary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other local churches and the community.
• Promote the work of the Gospel beyond Findlay.
7. Network for Kingdom Impact
• Support the ministries of the Great Lakes Conference and Churches of God, General Conference.
• Help College First become an equipping center for other churches.
• Serve as the College First liaison to the University of Findlay and Winebrenner Theological Seminary.
Qualifications
The Lead Pastor must be ordained or meet the requirements for ordination by the Great Lakes Conference and will be or become a member of College First Church of God.
Training and Support
Extensive reading and continuing educational opportunities are encouraged and underwritten by the budget.
Length of Service
The vocational relationship may be terminated by either the Elders and church Council or the Lead Pastor with sixty days' written notice.
Accountability
The Lead Pastor is accountable to the Elders and the church Council. The performance of the Lead Pastor will be evaluated by the Elders annually.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, copy of their resume, and written response to candidate questions (see below) to the Search Committee by email.
