Job Overview

Meet First Christian Church El Dorado

First Christian Church of El Dorado is a welcoming family of believers in central Kansas, committed to following Jesus and helping others do the same. Guided by our motto—Come, Grow, Go—we invite you to come as you are and discover the God of the Bible in the midst of a caring, down-to-earth community. Here, you can grow in your faith through engaging teaching, genuine relationships, and the encouragement of fellow believers, and then go into the world equipped to share God's love with others. As an independent Christian Church in the Restoration Movement, we hold the Bible as our sole authority, seeking unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials, and love in all things. Whether you're new to faith or looking for a place to call home, you'll find a warm welcome waiting for you.

About the Senior Pastor

The Senior Minister serves as a key leader of First Christian Church, maintaining regular office hours and participating in all official church functions. In accordance with the Church By-Laws, the Senior Minister is an ex-officio member of the Church Board and all standing and special committees, with the exception of the Finance (Stewardship) and Nominating Committees.

Job Description

The Senior Pastor's responsibilities include:

• Preaching & Worship Leadership: Deliver or arrange a sermon each Sunday morning, with freedom to select sermon topics. Direct all worship services in cooperation with the worship committee and officiate in regularly scheduled weekly Sunday worship services (except during authorized leave).
• Pastoral Care & Counseling: Spend appropriate time calling on members and prospective members. Provide counseling within the limits of training and skills. Conduct funerals and perform weddings. Perform the rites of laying on of hands and blessing. Visit ill or hospitalized members. Perform and supervise a pastoral care program to meet congregational needs at various locations.
• Spiritual Leadership & Education: Serve as the spiritual leader of the church, working cooperatively with the Board of Directors and the Congregation. Administer the spiritual education program with the Education Committee (while Elders are accountable for the spiritual life of the church). Organize and conduct Bible study groups.
• Administrative & Supervisory Duties: Act as chief administrator and supervisor of paid Church staff and volunteers. Supervise, assist, and support the church secretary and youth pastor. Maintain reasonable office hours and be available by phone for emergencies.
• Church & Community Engagement: Participate in Church and community leadership responsibilities within reasonable time limitations. Attend church social events as part of the work schedule and all official functions of the church. Assist with summer youth camps. Attend and/or participate in all special services, including Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas Eve.
• Overarching Goal: Primarily, the Senior Pastor is expected to "work diligently ‘to equip the people of God for works of service, so the body of Christ may be built up until we all become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:11-13).

What you bring

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

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of ministry experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Desired Qualities

• The ideal candidate should be outgoing and community-minded and someone who adheres to Scripture.
• Revitalizer
• Equipper and Mobilizer
• Connects in the El Dorado Community
• Collaborative Visionary Leader
• Relational
• Good Communicator