First Christian Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC, is searching for our next Lead Minister who will help lead us in our desire to connect people with Christ and one another. First Christian Church is associated with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. We are a church that is vibrant but not charismatic; conservative but not legalistic; loving but not universalist, and puts a high emphasis on baptism and the Lord’s Supper. First Christian Church has an average worship attendance in the person of approximately 200, and many join us via Facebook, our website, and church app. This is a great opportunity to join an established, healthy staff, including a full-time church administrator, full-time youth minister, part-time director of children’s ministries, and part-time worship director. Visit our website at fccrr.org to learn more about us. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a love for the Lord, a desire to grow both spiritually and professionally, a love for people, a love for teaching and preaching God’s Word, and a desire to embrace our local culture and community. This candidate will demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit and have the qualities listed in 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9. The candidate should have some experience leading a church staff.

Roanoke Rapids is located just off I-95 in a semi-rural community of approximately 14,000 people. Outdoor activities abound with the beautiful Roanoke River, Roanoke Rapids Lake, and Lake Gaston in our backyard. We are approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Raleigh, NC, Greenville, NC, and Richmond, VA. Therefore, great medical facilities, shopping, entertainment, and amenities are within easy driving distance. We are within driving distance of the world-renowned beaches of the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the beautiful mountains of both North Carolina and Virginia. Go to https://www.visithalifax.com to learn more about our community.