Mission, Vision and Values
Staff Culture
Key Responsibilities
Key Qualifications
1C is a church where a leader can put down roots in a warm and genuine community. This is a place where they can be known and know others, while pointing people to the hope found in Jesus. For the talented new leader with drive and initiative to the experienced leader with passion and heart for people, this might be the right place for you!
At 1C, worship isn’t just part of the service, it’s central to who we are. If you’re passionate about helping people meet Jesus through music and creating meaningful worship experiences every week, we’d love to talk.
1C is a church experiencing incredible momentum. Over the past 8 years, they’ve nearly doubled in size and celebrated more than 800 baptisms. It is evident that God is moving in powerful ways. But what’s most exciting? This is just the beginning. The foundation has been laid, and the future is wide open for even greater impact. We are located in Jacksonville, IL, roughly 25 minutes away from the capital city, Springfield.
This is the kind of church where a worship leader can step into something far bigger than a job. It’s a chance to join a healthy, growing team, shape a culture of worship, and help lead people into the hope and joy found in Jesus. For a leader who’s passionate, driven, and ready to be known in a real and rooted community, this isn’t just a compelling opportunity, it’s a front-row seat to what God is doing next.
We are a non-denominational Christian church with roots in the Restoration Movement. That means we aim to focus on the essentials of the faith and avoid getting hung up on non-salvation issues. We believe the Bible is the authority for life and faith, Jesus is the Son of God, salvation comes through Him alone, and the church exists to reach the lost and make disciples.
We practice believer’s baptism by immersion and teach that baptism and faith go hand in hand as part of someone’s response to the gospel. While we leave space for questions and wrestling, especially for those new to faith, we do want staff to be unified on foundational theology and supportive of the church’s mission and leadership. You don’t have to have all the same background, but you do need to row in the same direction.
“We love living in Jacksonville because it’s the kind of place where life slows down just enough to enjoy it. Our kids can ride their bikes around the neighborhood, we know our neighbors by name, and there’s a real sense of community here. Plus, being close to Springfield and St. Louis gives us the best of both worlds—small-town life with access to bigger city experiences when we want it.”
Quote from: Shane Allen – Lead Pastor