Ministers Needed

Below is a listing of Churches of Christ or works where qualified ministers or missionaries are needed. Please advise us when these positions are filled. To add, renew, or remove a listing, please see the yellow information boxes.

Please note that SIBI is unable to verify the accuracy of every listing, and that a listing on this page does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any kind. The listings are restricted to Churches of Christ, but we do not investigate every church’s practices.

Preaching Minister

North Central Church of Christ
Preaching Minister

North Central Church of Christ — A Great Place to Serve:
Prominently positioned adjacent to the campus of Indiana University — directly across from Memorial
Stadium and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall – the North Central Church of Christ stands as a visible
witness of faith, hope and love to the 90,000 students, families, workers and visitors who pass by our
building every day. Young families and youth are a cornerstone focus for our congregation. Our
church family has been worshipping together for over 200 years, and we believe God is still shaping
our future in meaningful ways.

Bloomington, Indiana — A Wonderful Place to Live:
Bloomington offers the best of many worlds: the warmth of a small-town community alongside the
cultural, educational, and artistic resources of a major university. Indiana University brings NCAA
athletics, world-class academics, music, and the arts. The Hoosier National Forest, Lake Monroe,
and nearby wilderness areas provide abundant opportunities to enjoy God’s creation. Strong schools,
affordable housing, and a high quality of life make Bloomington a wonderful place to live and raise a
family.

Position Overview
The Preaching Minister at North Central Church of Christ is first and foremost called to the ministry of
the Word. The central responsibility of this role is the faithful, thoughtful, and compelling proclamation
of Scripture, particularly through Sunday morning preaching.
The Preaching Minister serves alongside the elders and staff to support the spiritual growth of the
congregation, but the primary vocational focus of this position is preaching that is biblically grounded,
carefully prepared, and pastorally applied.
Our Approach to Preaching and Teaching
At North Central, we value preaching and teaching that:
1. Dives deeply into Scripture, modeling careful study and sound theology
2. Equips adults to pass faith on to their children and grandchildren
3. Engages contemporary issues with biblical clarity and wisdom
4. Builds a hopeful, service-oriented church culture centered on Christ

please find a full description here: https://www.nc3family.org/senior-minister-search

Part time preacher

Highland Church of Christ, 26814 Cypress St. Highland, CA, 92346 Looking for a part time preacher, must be sound in Church doctrine. We are a smaller congregation approximately 20 – 40 people. Please send resume to vasmith9@yahoo.com.

Elder

BROADWAY CHURCH OF CHRIST
P.O. Box 129 • Campbellsville, KY 42719
Email: broadwaychurchofchrist1@gmail.com

MINISTER – FULL-TIME POSITION
POSITION OVERVIEW
Broadway Church of Christ is seeking a full-time Minister to serve as the congregation’s primary pulpit leader. The Minister will preach and teach the Word, assist in congregation care, support spiritual growth, and work alongside the elders to advance the mission of the church.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• – Deliver biblically sound sermons each Sunday
• – Teach Bible classes regularly
• – Provide congregation care, including visits, counseling, and crisis support
• – Lead and model evangelism and disciple-making
• – Collaborate with elders, deacons, and ministry leaders
• – Assist with worship planning and church communications
• – Represent the congregation in community outreach and service
• – Maintain regular office hours and availability for members
QUALIFICATIONS
• – Strong commitment to Scripture and Christian living
• – Experience in preaching, teaching, and congregational ministry
• – – Alignment with the beliefs and practices of the Churches of Christ
• – Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• – Demonstrated spiritual maturity and servant-leader character
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Gross Annual Salary is dependent upon experience
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should submit:
• – Resume
• – Cover letter
• – Three references
• – Links to recent sermons (if available)
Send all application materials to:
Broadway Church of Christ
P.O. Box 129
Campbellsville, KY 42719
Email: broadwaychurchofchrist@gmail.com

Beautiful Black Hills Preacher opening

Sturgis Church of Christ, South Dakota, is seeking a full-time Preacher to join our congregation in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.We are a congregation of approximately 40+ members, friendly and inviting, located in the scenic Black Hills. We have hosted several local training events and are actively engaged in community outreach and Home Missions programs.
https://www.sturgischurchofchrist.com
http://travelsouthdakota.com/

Check out our website for more information and an application,

Full Time Minister

4th & Vine Church of Christ, Corning, Arkansas

We are looking for a fulltime preaching minister. We are small rural church with 45 to 50 in attendance. We expect the preacher to preach, teach, visit, and work with us in evangelizing our community. Contact: Terry Gleghorn at 870-926-3268. Mail resumes to 4th & Vine Church of Christ, 500 W 4th Street, Corning, AR 72422. We are looking for someone to live in Corning and preach. We are 7 miles from the Missouri border. Our main industry is farming.

full or part time minister

Lilly Dale Church of Christ, Indiana, is searching for a full or part time minister. Our past minister stepped down due health reasons. We are a small country church located 9 miles north of Tell City, IN 47586. Our church history has roots dating back to 1858. We are a pre-millennial church believing that Jesus will return for his people. We have an average of 35-40 people and are looking to grow His congregation. We have 1 elder and 4 deacons. We have a 3-bedroom parsonage with utilities provided. Pay is negotiable. If interested, please contact Brian Williams at 812-449-4961 or bpwfarm@psci.net.

Youth and Campus Minister

Elmwood Church of Christ, Lafayette, Indiana, invites applications for a full-time ministry position in campus and youth ministry. During the academic year, the position would emphasize college ministry at Purdue University, and during the summer, the focus would turn to 6th-12th graders at the Elmwood Church of Christ.

QUALIFICATIONS: We’re looking for someone with a passion for sharing Jesus and helping teenagers and college students grow in their faith. The ideal candidate would hold a bachelor’s degree in ministry, education or related field and have at least internship experience in youth or campus ministry. The position is open to either a man or a woman.

RESPONSIBILITIES: During the academic year, this person would work primarily at the Christian Student Center (CSC) on Purdue’s campus. The congregation owns the CSC, a house on Purdue University’s campus. conveniently located between Purdue’s residence halls and classroom buildings. The primary goal of this position would be to help Christian students, especially students from Churches of Christ, to find and develop their own faith, as well as reaching out on the campus of 50,000 students to help unchurched students to come to faith in Jesus Christ. In pursuing those goals, this person would be responsible for spiritual and social activities at the CSC, weekly Encounter Bible studies, Sunday morning classes at Elmwood, and building connections between students and the Elmwood Church of Christ. In the summer, responsibilities would focus on the 6th-12th graders at Elmwood Church of Christ, providing opportunities for them to grow closer to God and to each other as they grow in their faith.

ABOUT ELMWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST: Elmwood is a loving congregation of Christ followers in Lafayette, Indiana, located within 10 minutes of Purdue University (1 hour north of Indianapolis and 2 hours south of Chicago). The church has had a campus ministry for more than 50 years, and the other primary ministry of the church is a community food pantry that serves 200 families per week. Five elders shepherd the church, there is a full-time outreach/Latino minister and a part-time preaching minister, and Sunday morning attendance averages 120. Congregational singing is a cappella, and women lead ministries and participate in public worship.

TO APPLY: Email your latest resume along with a cover letter that includes your faith story to: apply@elmwood-church.org

Pulpit minister

We are a body of believers of 70-80 who are seeking an experienced full-time minister to preach, teach and evangelize. The church is a diverse congregation that is located next to the Mayo Clinic and sees many visitors who are seeking medical care at the Mayo Clinic. The candidate must work in harmony with the hospital chaplain for the House of Compassion (hocrochester.org), a local ministry of the church. The ideal candidate would be able to preach, teach classes and provide counseling (grief, pre-marital, etc). Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter, resume, detailed page of references or letters of reference and a link to a sermon presentation to: Rochestermncofc@gmail.com

Rochester Church of Christ
632 2nd Street, SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Rochesterchurchofchrist.org
Questions: Phillip Quelle 507-216-8993

pulpit minister

Church of Christ of West Chester, Pennsylvania, is now seeking a Interim, part-time with potential for full-time, and occasional-rotational Pulpit Preacher.

The Church of Christ of West Chester is an independent self-supported, non-denominational organization founded and incorporated in Chester County PA.in 1954 We are a non-profit religious organization under IRC 501(C)(3). Our congregation is multiracial with an average attendance 25-30 baptized souls which includes worship in the building and online Web participation. Located in East Goshen township our church has all the desirable attributes of a suburban community. We are conveniently located with public and private schools, healthcare, recreation, and shopping malls. We are 45 minutes west of Philadelphia.

Our servants of the Church include one Elder and three Deacons.
2. Duties:
The qualified candidate is responsible for weekly Sunday morning sermons, Wednesday evening Bible study, evangelizing and other outreach activities. This includes management of daily communication and church office activities.

3. Qualifications:
• Evidence of advance certification beyond HS is mandatory.
• 2 years of successful experience in the pulpit
• Positive references
• Demonstrable knowledge of scriptures.
• Family oriented, a married man is preferred
• Demonstrable leadership, communication, public speaking and organizational skills.
• Successful criminal background check pending positive interview.

4. How to apply:
a. Mail and/ or email the following:
1. Send typed resume and at least three references from Elders and/or Deacons from previous churches, and at least two personal references.
2. Send CD, DVD, website link, or video of at least two recent sermons.
• Address
Church of Christ of West Chester
Attention: Search Committee
1326 Park Ave.
West Chester, PA 19380
Email address: westchestercofc11@verizon.net

Summer Preaching Internship

The preaching internship at the WindSong Church of Christ, North Little Rock, Arkansas, aims to provide a Junior or Senior college level preaching major the opportunity to continue developing and applying preaching skill. The intern would train in several aspects of ministry including:
• Preaching
• Teaching
• Pastoral care – visitation, funerals, weddings, and self/family-care
• Congregational relationship – elders, staff, various demographics of the church

In practice the intern will:
1. Develop a preaching philosophy – what is preaching, the goal of preaching, God’s vision for preaching, etc.
2. Develop a preaching methodology – How to preach effectively and soundly
3. Develop strong biblical exegetical skills and practices
4. Create a preaching plan – yearly plan
5. Create an adult education plan
6. Create class lessons for a 13-week Bible study class
7. Read and digest assigned textbooks on preaching and ministry

In application the intern will:
1. Create a 4-part sermon series that will be preached on Sunday nights (July)
2. Preach a single Sunday morning sermon (last week of internship)
3. Teach 4 Wednesday night classes (July)
4. Participate in visitation, funeral, and wedding planning
5. Attend at least one elders meeting
6. Attend weekly staff meetings

The internship will run from June-July and require the intern to be present at the office Monday-Thursday and attending worship and Bible class on Sunday and Wednesday. The intern will have the option to return home and visit family from Thursday night-Saturday night. The intern will meet for 1 hour on Monday and Wednesday with Chris Kearney to discuss reading, Bible exegesis, sermon design, and review progress in lesson development. The intern will meet for 1 hour on Tuesday and Thursday with Nick Hamilton to discuss pastoral care and participate in visitation. Further, opportunities to discuss ministry with the youth minister, children’s minister, worship minister, as well as learning from preacher wives about family life during ministry will be scheduled.

Internship duration: 9 weeks in June-July
Compensation: $4,000
Please e-mail resume, video sermon, and letter of recommendation from a professor to chris@windsongchurch.org

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