Lead Pastor

About the Opportunity Crossroads Community Church is prayerfully seeking its next Lead Pastor — a spiritually mature, relationally grounded, visionary shepherd who can lead a healthy and growing multi-campus church into its next season of ministry and Gospel impact. About Crossroads Community Church Crossroads Community Church is a Spirit-filled, non-denominational, multi-campus church network serving rural communitiesthroughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The church currently operates six campuses with a combined weekend attendance of approximately 1,150 people and a strong culture of discipleship, collaboration, and regional ministry influence. Crossroads exists to “transform rural communities for the cause of Christ by proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples, and developing leaders.” The church is entering an exciting new season marked by leadership transition, renewed vision, organizational clarity, and future mission expansion. The next Lead Pastor will have the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while helping guide the church into its next chapter of spiritual health, alignment, and disciple-making impact. The Opportunity This role is uniquely suited for a leader who thrives at the intersection of: Pastoral shepherding Leadership development Multi-site alignment Spirit-led ministry Organizational clarity Biblical preaching Rural community engagement The ideal candidate will provide both spiritual leadership and organizational alignment— serving as a shepherd to the church while strengthening systems, communication, leadership development, and long-term ministry strategy. Crossroads is not simply searching for a communicator. They are prayerfully seeking a pastor who will: Shepherd people well Build and develop leaders Champion discipleship Strengthen campus alignment Lead with humility and conviction Create clarity for the future Protect and strengthen church culture Help the church continue reaching rural communities with the Gospel The Leader We Are Seeking The ideal candidate embodies the heart of a “Shepherd-Architect”— a pastor who genuinely loves people while also building healthy structures that allow the mission to flourish. Key Leadership Characteristics Shepherd First Spirit-Led Leader of Leaders Courageous & Humble Mission Focused Key Leadership Competencies Developing leaders and mentoring pastors Organizational alignment across campuses Faithful biblical teaching Relational leadership and accessibility Discernment and decision-making Theological Alignment Crossroads Community Church is committed to biblical authority and Gospel-centered ministry. The ideal candidate must fully align with the church’s theological convictions and ministry philosophy, including: The authority and inerrancy of Scripture Salvation through Jesus Christ alone Spirit-filled ministry and prayer The active work of the Holy Spirit Biblical discipleship and transformation Traditional biblical views regarding marriage and sexuality The sanctity of life A commitment to grace, restoration, and truth What Success Looks Like (3–5 Years) Under healthy leadership, Crossroads expects to see: Deeper discipleship across campuses Stronger unity throughout the network Empowered campus pastors and leaders Clear mission alignment and communication Increased Gospel impact in rural communities A growing culture of prayer, Scripture, and spiritual maturity Community Located in Northern Illinois, Freeport and the surrounding region offer: Affordable living Strong family-oriented communities Outdoor recreation and natural beauty Meaningful opportunities for relational ministry and community impact #J-18808-Ljbffr