Pulpit Minister

Job Description

The congregation of the Cross Plains Church of Christ in Cross Plains, Indiana, is seeking a senior minister who has a passion for the lost, for making disciples, and maturing our congregation to have a closer relationship with Christ. He must have a strong work ethic and be passionate about serving, preaching, and teaching God's word. He will be a man who desires to see church growth both spiritually and physically. He will have the ability to work with others, lead by example, and encourage fellowship with the church. The reason we are seeking a new servant-leader is that our current minister is retiring after 40-plus years of faithful service.           

Candidate preacher requisites include the following:

• A member of The New Testament Church: The Body of Christ; adhering to principles of the Restoration Movement
• Believe and preach/teach the gospel of Jesus: the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, and the member’s own death to self (Repentance), burial of sinful self in (baptism/Immersion), and resurrection (arising) a new creature in Christ
• Believe and preach/teach the divinity of God The Father, Jesus The Son; The Holy Spirit (received as a gift from God at baptism Acts 2:38)
• Candidate must be personable and humble, a man who can relate to the issues of life of our people: caring and compassionate while remaining in sound Bible doctrine. Education in counseling would be considered a plus.
• A man who studies the Bible, not only for sermons and lessons, but a man who seriously works to develop his own personal relationship with the Lord Jesus.
• Will have a degree from one of our Restoration Movement Bible Colleges.
• Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: Regular preaching of expository, textual, and (some) topical sermons on Sunday mornings and evenings
• Work alongside elders to advance spiritual maturity and cooperation in the congregation
• Be involved in evangelistic calling in the community
• As schedule allows: the candidate will assist in the development of a strong youth program; visit those in hospitals and long-term health care facilities. 
• Officiate at funerals and weddings, and work to become a welcome face in the community.
• Salary commensurate with education and experience. This position is open to full-time and bi-vocational opportunities as well.
• Salary will also include housing allowance and other ministry expenses

We are a rural congregation in southeast Indiana of 90-110 people. We have a diversity of ages from infants to senior citizens. Currently, we have two elders. We also have volunteers working with the youth: Jr church and youth classes. We also have teachers for adults for Sunday morning Bible Study and Wednesday evening Bible Study. A plus we have is that several men are capable of assisting in the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. 

If Interested, please send to resume and information to randythieman@yahoo.com or call (812-756-1210; Norris Gamons 812-621-7498; or Logan Fugate 812-621-0325

Contact Information

Randy Theiman

Email: randythieman@yahoo.com

Phone: 812-756-1210