Senior Pastor - Flint Hills Community Church; Cottonwood Falls, KS

Overview

Flint Hills Community Church (Cottonwood Falls, KS) is an evangelical, non-denominational community church with a ~40-year history and a multi-generational congregation of about 100 people. The church is located in a rural setting in the Flint Hills of Kansas, between Wichita and Topeka. We have a Bible-based worship service with a mix of traditional hymns and praise music, Sunday School options for all ages, and various Bible studies.

We place a strong emphasis on children and youth ministries and community outreach. The mission is to be a loving, worshipping, grace-filled congregation of disciples, maturing Christ followers who are committed to compassionately spreading the gospel locally and globally, for the glory of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

• Teach and shepherd the church body with a focus on sound doctrine and Scripture-centered preaching.
• Communicate meaningful insights from Scripture in an applicable and relevant manner for today’s world.
• Connect with both seekers and mature believers, and engage with the surrounding community to reach the unchurched.
• Provide leadership as an elder-led church, alongside a senior pastor who aligns with the church’s statement of faith.
• Offer preaching and teaching that blends various styles to meet the needs of a diverse congregation.

• Faith, values, and beliefs aligned with the church’s statement of faith.
• Desire to seek God’s wisdom and guidance and root messages in God’s Word.
• Ability to connect with both seekers and mature believers and to shepherd the congregation.
• Commitment to church and community outreach and to growing in faith and daily walk with Christ.
• Experience in ministry and the capacity to lead as a senior pastor in a multi-generational setting.

$45,000 - $60,000 (salary and benefits) dependent upon experience plus use of a 3-BR parsonage (pastor pays for utilities).

Please review this job description and the church website. Along with your resume, please answer the following questions:

• Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Senior Pastor at Flint Hills Community Church?
• Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Senior Pastor of Flint Hills Community Church.
• In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Flint Hills Community Church.