Senior Pastor

Pastor Position at Fairhaven Community Church

Fairhaven Community Church is an independent, non-denominational church located in the rural community of Fairhaven, Ohio (Camden, Ohio address). Committed to evangelical doctrine, the church is comprised of members from various denominational backgrounds. Adult congregants are divided almost evenly between those who work in agriculture-related fields and those who are employed in factories, businesses, or other professions. The church believes in a membership of believers, and its guiding practices are the baptism of believers, the dedication of children, and the observing of communion. Our church encourages women to be active in the ministry of our church through teaching adult Sunday School, and in the reading of Scripture or praying in our church service.

We are in a unique situation being without a pastor for almost a year and a half. After an eleven month search for a new pastor last year, we found a great fit for our church. Our new pastor was in the position for a month and then had a shocking medical situation that unexpectedly took his life a week and a half later. We as a church have been mourning his loss and trying to work through the process of the loss of what could have been with him in ministry.

The pastor of Fairhaven Community Church will serve as the leading shepherd-teacher of the church. As the main ministerial staff member, the pastor will work closely with the Elders in the care and oversight of the flock with duties that may include, but not be limited to: preaching the Gospel, teaching the Word of God, administering the ordinances, engaging in visitation, training and equipping workers, guarding the doctrine and morals of the church, and exercising discipline. The successful candidate will have seminary, or at the minimum Bible college training, the spiritual gift of pastor-teacher, basic administrative abilities, an understanding of ministry in a rural setting, and the ability to work with and train lay leaders (with the elders) in the shared work of the ministry. He will meet the qualifications of an Elder as listed in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1. His character must be above reproach; his wife must be a believer and support his commitment to the ministry. Furthermore, the pastor must affirm and support the church's Purpose and Statement of Faith, as stated in the church's constitution.

We as a church are very optimistic about the future and we believe that the Holy Spirit is already working in our midst preparing us. We are not searching for a pastor looking to do ministry in a country club separate from the world. We're searching for a pastor that is ready and able to actively train people to minister more themselves. Ephesians 4 says Jesus gave pastors and teachers (and many others) "to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." We are searching for a pastor that truly believes this and will work with the elders to equip and train our church to better minister together – both within and outside the church.

Position to be filled: Solo Pastor

Name of church: Fairhaven Community Church

Church address: 6585 Israel Somers Road, Camden, OH 45311

Contact:

E-mail address of contact person: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Average Sunday Worship attendance: 60-85

Miscellaneous: family and mission-oriented church

Facilities:

Sanctuary seating for 200+ with upstairs having 2 classrooms and a sound/projection room. The sanctuary was renovated in 2005.

Annex #1 with open area, 1 classroom and a kitchen

Annex #2 with open area, pastor's office, 4 classrooms, a nursery and storage areas

Large grassy area for outdoor activities

Activities:

Sunday School for adults and children

Elder Shepherding team

Missions support emphasis

Monthly Men's Breakfast

Monthly Women's Ministry meetings

Monthly Children's Sermon

Communion celebrated on the last Sunday of each month

Choir

Vacation Bible School

Weekend retreat in July

Father's Day Breakfast

Mother's Day Breakfast

Women's Ministries Action Auction to raise money for missions

Carry-in dinners after church – at various times throughout the year

Annual Business Meeting in January

Special Services: Good Friday, Easter Sunrise Service, Thanksgiving Service, & Christmas Eve

If you have additional questions before applying, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io