The Connect Church (Cary, NC) seeks a dedicated and passionate pastor to lead the English Ministry (EM). Our church, founded in 2016, is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. We are committed to fostering a strong, united congregation, and helping all people connect with God.

Responsibilities:

• Relational Leadership: Take the initiative to build relationships, reach out to unchurched people, and strengthen discipleship across the congregation.

• Dual Leadership: Share responsibilities with the Korean Ministry (KM) pastor for the entire congregation. Foster a strong relationship with the KM pastor to ensure cohesive and shared leadership.

• Community Integration: Engage with whole congregation members, promoting unity within the church, bridging Korean-speaking and English-speaking members.

• English Ministry (EM) Ministry: Oversee young adults and adults, addressing their unique spiritual and cultural needs, for example, through Sunday preaching, discipleship, and small group ministry (Life Group)

• Education Ministry: Support and oversee the youth and children's ministry.

Desired Qualities:

• Christ-like Leadership: Aspire to lead the church with a love and dedication that resembles Christ's for the church.

• Visionary Leadership: Possesses a vision for the church that is Spirit-led and future-focused, taking initiatives to plan and implement that vision.

• Pastoral Care: Passionate about pastoral care with a heart to pray for and support the congregation, and seek to develop individual relationships.

• Cultural Sensitivity: Deep understanding of the cultural dynamics within a multi-cultural church setting.

• M.Div. degree or equivalent from an evangelical school.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their Resume including following statements. – Salvation Testimony and Statement of Faith – Vision statement for the ministry and how they meet the above criteria. 2 Recent Sermon (format: Videos or recorded audio sermon) 3 Recommendation Letters (1 from previous ministry, 1 from a friend, 1 from another pastor) Applications should be sent to the email ([email protected]). Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until the End of August (August 31st, 2024)].

We look forward to finding a pastor who will join us in our mission to grow a vibrant, united church community that honors God and serves His people faithfully.

Contact Information:

The Connect Church EM Pastor Search Committee 40 Diggs Lane Chapel Hill, NC 27517

http://www.theconnectnc.church

[email protected]

919-924-4712