Berean has a desire to continue encouraging heartfelt expression among the congregation. They are looking for a dynamic leader to guide the worship team toward being excellent musicians and passionate worshippers who lead by example. Over the last several years, the church has seen steady growth; attendance and giving have increased, they’ve become debt-free, and there is a growing anticipation for the future. Exciting days are ahead as Berean continues to reach its community and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Berean Baptist Church was founded with an emphasis on being a church full of grace and truth. This is reflected in Berean’s mission statement: We exist to be a community of Christ followers who are enjoying God together, growing in grace and truth, and taking life in Christ to the heart of Ohio and beyond.
Berean currently sees an average weekend worship attendance of about 800 and has strong kids and student ministries that bring many young families to the church. Over the years, the facilities have been expanded to include 85,000 square feet of space, and the church is entirely debt-free. Berean leverages its facilities and financial freedom to increase ministry to its community and beyond. They are engaged in numerous partnerships that minister to the community and run a food pantry that helps feed many families monthly. In addition, a minimum of 20% of the church’s annual budget goes toward local and international missions.
Berean’s Worship Pastor serves as the primary catalyst for engaging worship experiences. In conjunction with the Lead Pastor, the Worship Pastor will leverage congregational singing, the arts, and music to glorify God through praise and worship in Berean’s corporate gatherings. The new Worship Pastor will provide oversight of all aspects of the Worship Ministry, including instrumentalists, vocalists, and production technology. This person will continue helping shape the church’s desire for worship gatherings of God-centered, undistracted excellence. Their goal is to create worship experiences that are both multigenerational and contemporary, honoring tradition while leaning forward toward modern expressions that appeal to the next generation and their unreached neighbors.
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