This Senior Pastor position is a great opportunity to organize the team and align the church with launching a new season of outreach and Kingdom impact. There is an eagerness to engage and be effective with young families, youth, and kids leading to multi-generational success. There is a Strategic Action Team to implement a strategic plan emphasizing neighborhood outreach, events, and leveraging facilities to support future activities.
South Suburban Christian Church is a strong, non-judgmental church unified in its love for Christ and for others. The members and attendees, recent and long-term, would say they have come and stayed because of the loving environment that is rich in fellowship. While the church remains in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination, they value their freedom in Christ as a recognized Congregation within the Disciples. They agree on essential, fundamental beliefs and practices but have a different view on some doctrinal issues.
To serve as the spiritual leader and teacher of the congregation. To be the Chief of the Ministry Staff and work with lay leadership to establish and fulfill the purpose of congregational mission, life, and ministries. To serve beyond the local church in ecumenical affairs.
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