Center Street Jobs

Pulpit Minister - Job Announcement

Preacher/Minister Job Description Position Summary

The Center Street Church of Christ minister will be experienced and will be knowledgeable of the Scriptures with the talent to preach, teach, and equip the Church for discipleship and service. He will be a devoted follower/disciple of Jesus who is passionate about helping others live and grow as disciples and make other disciples of Jesus. His life should demonstrate a passionate faith in God, a strong commitment to the Lordship of Christ, the leading of the Spirit, and the authority of the Scripture. The Pulpit Minister, under the oversight of the elders and as a member of the ministry team, will work and support the vision and mission of the Center Street Church.

Duties and Responsibilities

Pulpit Preaching:

• Prepare and deliver scriptural sermons that are applicable and inspiring
• Prepare and deliver Bible based sermons that are balanced from the OT and NT, with an emphasis on a deeper understanding of the scriptures and practice of the NT church
• Willing to be a active partner with the elder-ship on identifying relevant topics
• Preach the majority of Sunday services

Teaching:

• Teach Bible classes as assigned and approved by elder-ship and education committee
• Teach edifying classes that motivate and promote spiritual growth and maturity

Discipleship/Evangelism and Community Outreach:

• Lead in training and equipping members to be actively discipling others
• Participate in developing and leading outreach efforts within the community
• Effectively engage membership in activities that benefit the community and promote outreach opportunities with an evangelistic focus

Family Care:

• Visit the sick and shut-ins
• Provide spiritual guidance and counsel for members and others in regard to their spiritual wellbeing. Difficult cases should be referred to trained Christian professionals
• Officiate and perform weddings, funerals, and other type venues as requested

Administrative:

• Serve and work as a team member with other office personnel
• Actively participate in meetings with the elder-ship to facilitate effective communication and coordination of objectives and activities
• Prepare bulletin articles and use social media effectively
• Maintain regular office hours as agreed upon with the elder-ship
• Communicate with elder-ship and staff when absent

Leadership and Modeling:

• Serve as a ambassador for our congregation by welcoming outside guest speakers, ministers, etc. and extending hospitality to them and introducing them during our public assemblies
• Attend and support the majority of congregational events and activities
• Attend and support all worship and Bible class assemblies unless using a personal or sick day
• Positively communicate from the pulpit information and plans of the leadership

If you believe you might be such a minister, please send the following to this email address:

Your applications may be sent preferably via email to csymministersearch@gmail.com

If mailing your applications and materials please send to:
Center Street church of Christ
Attn. Elders
Post office box: 1022 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702

Please send:

1. Two letters of recommendation from a current elder and/ or current church leader. (Have each reference writer reference your name and may send either email or hard copy)
2. A complete resume (including education, references, and contact information)
3. A letter of “why you are interested in this position?”
4. Links to any recent sermons and/ or public addresses.
5. Examples of any mission work were you have been involved or led.
6. Brief description of all the programs you have coordinated or led in youth and family ministry.
7. List of all churches were you have served, position titles, and church contact information. (addresses and phone numbers)

If more information is needed, please call (Darren Vaughn 479-871-3791) or email him at csymministersearch@gmail.com