One Pastor, Two Churches First Christian Church Woodbine & Moorhead Christian Church; Iowa)

THE BIG PICTURE

The opportunity is to work in a Yoked congregation () This is congregational ministry in a rural setting. We are two separate congregations that hold and maintain our individual governing councils and Mission statements. The congregations have open and honest conversations and share joint worship at least 1 time per year. We share the expenses and the ministry of the serving pastor.

Each congregation has the expectation of this minister to offer pastoral practices and compassion that includes but are not limited to hospital and home visits, counseling of individuals as requested by an individual, conduct marriages, baptisms, and funeral services. We anticipate this individual will work with the existing governance council to identify resources and programs of community of faith education, including lead worship services, communicating with others in the preparation of the worship opportunity.

Participate in the community activities and be involved in ministerial associations, and regional events as offered by the Disciples of Christ Christian Church. We have previously been led by seminary ordained and lay commissioned leaders.

One Pastor, Two Churches

First Christian Church Woodbine & Moorhead Christian Church (Iowa)

THE BIG PICTURE

The opportunity is to work in a Yoked congregation () This is congregational ministry in a rural setting. We are two separate congregations that hold and maintain our individual governing councils and Mission statements. The congregations have open and honest conversations and share joint worship at least 1 time per year. We share the expenses and the ministry of the serving pastor.

Each congregation has the expectation of this minister to offer pastoral practices and compassion that includes but are not limited to hospital and home visits, counseling of individuals as requested by an individual, conduct marriages, baptisms, and funeral services. We anticipate this individual will work with the existing governance council to identify resources and programs of community of faith education, including lead worship services, communicating with others in the preparation of the worship opportunity.

Participate in the community activities and be involved in ministerial associations, and regional events as offered by the Disciples of Christ Christian Church. We have previously been led by seminary ordained and lay commissioned leaders.

We have been fortunate enough to have pastors form both Lay commissioned and Seminary/ Ordained leaders. Our yoke is a STRONG YOKE, and our joint ministries have been together since 1989. Our yoke is governed by a joint ministry council composed of seven members. Four from the Woodbine congregation and three from Moorhead. We are seeking an individual that is driven by and through the Holy spirit to participate in the community of faith we have built.

We want a leader that will offer meaningful, scripture-based lessons and leadership. Standing with the Disciples of Christ Christian church is not required for consideration or to begin employment. We ask for the candidate to have standing or be willing to create and maintain standing with the Upper Midwest Region during their time of ministry with us. We expect our pastor/minister leader to attend and actively participate in monthly council meeting as well as any committee as defined in our by-laws and operating standards.

We encourage our minister to participate in community faith-based activities such as Local Ministerial Association, regional cluster groups and regional activities as offered by the Upper Midwest region of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church.

Woodbine is friendly and welcoming community. Located just enough from…