Job Overview

Fairview Church (Danville, VA) – Senior Pastor

The Big Picture

Fairview Church (https://www.gofairviewchurch.org) is a Christ-centered and non-denominational church with two Sunday worship services (contemporary and traditional) of about 220 members seeking a full time Senior Pastor.

Job Description

The Church

Fairview Church located in Danville, Virginia, has a mission to connect people to God and to one another, where all persons can find healing in Jesus and friendship within the congregation. Fairview works to "...make disciples of all nations...in the name of the Father ... Son and ... Holy Spirit..." (Matthew 28:19) We currently have an opening for a Full-time Pastor to serve our congregation of 220+ members with 150 regularly attending and growing newcomers. Our ministry includes contemporary and traditional worship services and Sunday school for all ages on Sunday mornings. Nurseries are provided for our youngest in the church family and are available during Sunday services. Children and Youth ministry programs are active and continuously showing growth. Our ministry staff includes a Director of Children and Family Ministries, Director of Student Ministries, and an Office Administrator, along with many church members and volunteers who work together to provide meaningful opportunities to serve and grow in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Fairview Church is debt-free and has well-maintained facilities that include a 150-seat sanctuary with a Sunday school addition and a social hall built onto the church building. An on-site childcare program is offered through Becky's Kiddie Kollege.

The Community

Fairview Church is located within Danville city limits about 4.5 miles from the western city line. Pittsylvania county surrounds Danville on three sides with North Carolina bordering on the south side. This is the largest county (almost 969 sq. mi.) in Virginia and contains rolling farmland next to Smith Mountain Lake, the second largest lake in Virginia. Averett University and Danville Community College are located in Danville city. Pittsylvania county and Danville city have 5 fine high schools. Danville is located about 40 miles NE of Greensboro, NC, and 60 miles SW of Lynchburg, VA.

The Candidate

College (4-year degree) or Biblical Degree or 5 years as Lead Pastor required.

Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America. Wesleyan in theology.