Job Board

Identity
We’re ordinary people helping each other become faithful followers of Jesus.

Mission
To influence people who think God is irrelevant and encourage them as Jesus transforms their lives.

Vision
Believe it…Grow it… Send it…

The Preaching and Teaching Minister, working in conjunction with the staff and appointed leadership will act as a catalyst in equipping people to fully experience the life change and transformation offered through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by ministering the Word of God through relevant preaching, engaging teaching, equipping discipleship, and Kingdom focused evangelism and outreach.

Overview
This position does not have a defined schedule, in that there are no set office-hours. However, ½ - 1 day per week will be scheduled as office hours to allow for individuals to come in without making an appointment.
While there is no defined schedule, the average weekly time allotment needed to fulfill required tasks is +/- 40 hours.
The Preaching and Teaching minister will not serve as the head of any committee. The Preaching and Teaching minister reports to, and operates under the guidance of the appointed Elders.
A performance evaluation by the Elders will occur on an annual basis.

Requirements
Must be able to relate well with leadership, staff, members, volunteers, and guests.
Must be a flexible and teachable team player and leader.
Must have the ability to accomplish assigned tasks utilizing highly developed communication (written and verbal), project management, time management, and collaboration skills.
Must have the ability to perform high quality, detailed work with minimum supervision within assigned deadlines.
Must have the ability to think strategically while staying focused on the accomplishment of current ministry priorities.
Must have the ability to handle confidential matters and material with professional excellence.
Must be an example of the ministry qualifications as enumerated in 1st Timothy 3:1-13.

Responsibilities
Effectively preach and teach the Word of God.
Effectively articulate the identity, mission, and vision of Lane Christian Church.
Collaborate with ministry staff to provide for the needs of the congregation and community; weddings, funerals, baptisms, counseling, ministry programs etc.
Collaborate with the ministry staff to provide service and ministry opportunities for the congregation.
Facilitate the building of an effective team-based ministry environment, where the players are mutually accountable, mutually encouraging, and missionally focused.
Facilitate new/prospective members gathering on an “as-needed” basis.
Facilitate the spiritual growth of the congregation, helping in the formation of committed disciples, by identifying, equipping, and releasing an army of servant-leaders who carry out the ministry of the church.
Teach a weekly adult Sunday School class.
Be available for pastoral counseling for members of the congregation and their families.
Attend monthly leadership meetings, providing up-to-date ministry status reports.
Compile the annual evangelism and pastoral care ministry budget and submit it to the finance committee.
Develop, promote, and coordinate a balanced and cohesive preaching/teaching program.
Perform other duties “as assigned” by the Elders.

Challenge
The greatest challenge relating to this position will be to recruit, build, train, and empower team members (paid and volunteer) for effective ministry, bringing a new/enhanced and sustainable vision for this ministry to life.

Opportunity
Lane Christian Church is positioned well for continual growth. High level leadership, excellent facilities in a strategic location puts us in a place for effective ministry and continued growth. As a regional church we’re positioned to impact a wide geographic area, encompassing people of diverse educational and economic backgrounds. We have the potential to be a church that influences others as we strive to be an example of service, community, faith, and relevance.