Meet Eagle Hills Church

Eagle Hills Church is a vibrant community committed to growing disciples of Jesus Christ. With a focus on learning over preaching, the church offers Bible-based teachings and a welcoming atmosphere for individuals and families alike. Services include engaging worship with a mix of traditional and contemporary hymns, as well as activities for children through the Eagle Kidz and Little Sprouts ministries. The church's mission centers on teaching, service, and belonging, creating a place where faith, education, and traditional Christian values thrive. Founded in 1888, Eagle Hills has been a dedicated part of the Treasure Valley for over 135 years.

About the Lead Pastor

Eagle Hills Church, located in Eagle, Idaho—a growing suburb of Boise with a population of 30,000—is seeking a new Lead Pastor. As a recently independent church with an average attendance of 200, Eagle Hills boasts a spacious, well-maintained facility that is centrally located and widely utilized by the local community. The church is in an exciting phase of growth with ample opportunities for expansion and impact. Eagle Hills Church believes that God made humanity Male and Female, and the church believes that Jesus can equip both men and women for any leadership role in the church, including Senior Pastor. Rooted in Wesleyan theology, the mission is to attract and cultivate disciples of Jesus Christ.

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Lead Pastor:

Education and experience

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Master of Divinity, highly preferred.
• 5+years work experience
• 10+years of experience in leadership

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preaching/Teaching

• Eagle Hills Church is looking for a pastor with a strong knowledge of the bible who is able to communicate and relate to a wide variety of people. The church is not looking for someone who is overly dogmatic, but rather the church guided by Augustine's ancient maxim, "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, diversity; and in all things charity." Eagle Hills Church believes in providing people with a clear understanding of what the bible says so that the people can apply it to their own lives. The members often say they want, "teaching, not preaching." The church does not want someone who will use the pulpit to tell us how to vote. Eagle Hills Church believes that the church should be a place where people with different backgrounds and ideologies can come together with Jesus. The worship is blended and the church incorporates some traditional worship elements such as the Lord's Prayer and the occasional saying of creeds. Eagle Hills Church practices communion in a variety of ways and does so monthly.

Leadership/Administration

• Eagle Hills Church has a strong core of lay leaders and volunteers. This is not an accident. The church believes that the training, maintenance, and appreciation of volunteers is essential to making ministry work. The church is looking for a strong but humble servant leader who is capable of replicating leadership. The church believes that good administration is vital to the success of any church. The church organizes and uses the resources efficiently so that the Kingdom of God may be served as effectively as possible. Integrity in financial matters is critical.

Pastoral/Spiritual

• Eagle Hills Church is looking for an applicant with a real heart for people. A person that has a fire in one's spirit for reaching the lost, salvation of souls, and a love for children. Candidates should have a strong spiritual core and an active prayer life. One should be alive in the Spirit and committed to personal spiritual growth. The church wants candidates who can talk with people about problems, maintain confidentiality, and minister to people who are going through the difficult times of life.

Missions/Community

• Eagle Hills Church is very active in mission work and is involved in local hands-on projects as well as work with people in need around the world. Mission projects the church is involved with include: the Free Wheelchair Mission, Eagle food bank, monthly homeless dinners, blood drives, Operation Christmas Child, prison ministries, and Mission Mphimbi. The church has a huge prayer shawl ministry which has given out over 2,500 shawls in the last ten years. The church makes the building available to the community in a wide variety of ways. The church has our own Christian preschool with over 100 students. The church also hosts the following groups: the Eagle Senior Center, the Eagle Theater Group, Jazzercise, Boy Scouts (the largest troop in the state), Cub Scouts, Millennial Choir, Stamp Club, various neighborhood Associations, the Idaho Watercolor Society, and many, many more. In addition to all that, the church has an African refugee church that uses the facility for weekly worship. The average is over 350 people a day in the building. The church wants to be a blessing to the community. Eagle Hills Church needs a candidate with a heart for mission and outreach.

Personal characteristics

• Candidates must be people of moral character. The church wants a pastor with true integrity, someone who is living out one's Christian faith. Before being hired, all candidates must agree to a background and credit check.

What it's like to live in Eagle, ID

Eagle, Idaho, is a peaceful suburb located 10 miles northwest of Boise, offering residents a perfect blend of natural beauty and suburban convenience. With outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and fishing at Eagle Island State Park and the Boise River Greenbelt, it's an ideal location for those who love nature. The town also hosts vibrant community events, such as Eagle Fun Days and monthly Gazebo concerts, which bring residents together and create a close-knit atmosphere. Housing options in Eagle are diverse, with a variety of single-family homes and townhouses, though the market is competitive. The city's schools are generally well-regarded, making it an attractive place for families. Overall, Eagle combines the charm of small-town living with easy access to Boise, providing a peaceful yet connected lifestyle for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a tight-knit community.