First Christian Church located in the small, yet diverse, community of Beardstown, IL is actively seeking a full-time Preaching Minister who is a believer and ordained minister of New Testament Christianity. We seek someone who is of excellent character, and experienced in wide range of pastoral duties and types of interactions with their congregation.

The current Senior Pastor, who has been with us for approximately 30 years, will be retiring in April, 2023. We are excited about welcoming someone to help us bridge on our rich history with new needs of the community. The ideal candidate will have the ability and experience to prepare and present weekly sermons, demonstrate leadership skills in working with different groups of people (elders, church staff, congregation, and other community leaders). The candidate will be able to actively participate in our educational ministries, and bring energy and excitement towards our goal of growing our church by bringing people to an ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities will include pastoral duties, administrative guidance for the church office staff, partnering with the administrator of our affiliated school (Beardstown Christian Academy), and continuation of personal development aligning with Christ’s teachings.

Detailed job descriptions will be provided to applicants upon receipt of resumes. Please submit a current resume and letter of interest via email to: fccoffice@fccbeardstown.com

Regular mail to: First Christian Church, Attn: Pulpit Minister Search Committee, 1421 Beard St., Beardstown, IL 62618.
Deadline for submissions is October 1, 2022