First Christian Church of The Dalles, Oregon is seeking a Lead Minister upon retirement of our current Pastor.

FCCTD has a mission to connect people with God, grow them to be like Christ and equip them to serve others.
We are searching for a leader who is authentic (open about personal struggles of living for Jesus), relational (reaches out to engage people relationally), and a gifted preacher who focuses on living out the Christian faith in a hostile culture.

Qualifications:

• This person should model and inspire authentic living and communicate the truths of the Bible in ways that are relevant and engaging to all generations.
• A man with a heart for God’s word and a passion to make scripture relevant to life issues faced by all generations.
• He must have a love for people that communicates care and draws them into the body of Christ.
• He must be able to lead the congregation by casting a compelling vision and empowering everyone to find a ministry role.
• He must have a relational presence in The Dalles and the surrounding communities, promoting FCCTD as a place for refuge, belonging and growth.

Essential Characteristics:

• Authentic. Open about personal struggles in living for Jesus, honest about difficult issues of faith and culture, and clearly practices what he preaches.
  Relational. Friendly and likeable, reaches out and seeks to actively engage with people.
  Gifted preaching style that focuses on relevant topics, using a mix of teaching and preaching in each sermon.
  Integrity
  Honest, humble, accountable and above reproach.

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