Located in Elizabethton, TN, Blue Springs Christian Church is a generous faith community that is looking for a new Senior Minister. The Senior Minister would be the sole church staff person that works alongside four elders and three deacons in leading the congregation. The congregation of 60+ are fun, loving, and looking for their next minister to continue to build a healthy foundation of spiritual leadership that has been in the community for many years. Blue Springs values being missional and loving our neighbors, while providing fellowship and a safe place to grow in Christ for all ages. Blue Springs is affiliated with the Restoration Movement and the Independent Christian Church.
The position includes a pay package estimated at $60-70k based on education and experience:
- Potential Signing Bonus
- Full-Time $35-$40,000/yr. salary
- Free 3 Bed/2 Bath 1,700 SQ.FT. Parsonage (Pictured below) (Utilities Paid)- $24k value
- Medical Insurance Stipend Options w/ Medi-Share or Christian Healthcare Ministries
- IRA/Retirement Consulting through Pension Fund of the Christian Church
Responsibilities:
- Preach Sunday Morning Service at 10:45, providing focus on spiritual growth, discipleship, and Christian community
- Plan, Lead, and Facilitate Sunday Night Service, and Wednesday Evening Prayer and Lesson
- Collaborate with Worship Leader, Children’s Volunteers, and other church programs to ensure quality spiritual formation
- In Partnership with Elders, Deacons, and Congregation, implements the vision and mission of BSCC
- Has a missional approach to equipping and motivating congregation to build relationships with the community
- Assists in event planning, examples are Easter, Christmas, and Homecoming
- Conducts Baptisms, premarital and marital counseling, weddings, and funerals
- Carries out hospital and shut-in visitation in partnership with the Elders
- Can build and execute a strategic planning process for the church
Qualifications:
- Independent Christian Church or Restoration Movement Experience Preferred
- Ordained or Eligible to be Ordained into the Christian Church
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equal Experience Preferred
- Self-Starter, Responsible, and Strong Communication/Teaching Skills
- History of Faithful Christian Ministry Experience Preferred
- Commitment to Longevity in the local Community
- Proficient with Visual and Audio Technology
