Lead Pastor/Church Planting

Refuge Church is seeking a Lead Pastor who will faithfully shepherd, disciple, and lead our congregation with a deep love for Jesus, His Word, and His people.

We are a growing and intentionally multi‑ethnic church in the heart of Appleton, Wisconsin, committed to keeping the gospel central in all we do. We desire a pastor who prioritizes relational ministry, discipleship, prayer, and spiritual care.

Our church family is longing for a shepherd/leader who will know people personally, invest deeply in relationships, and help cultivate a healthy culture of discipleship, unity, and spiritual growth.

About Refuge Church

Refuge Church exists to ignite a movement of multi‑ethnic Christ‑followers to reach, develop and send the next generations.

Our current average Sunday attendance is approximately 125 people, with a membership of around 65. We recently completed a renovation that doubled our ministry space and positioned us well for future ministry opportunities.

Our Ministries

Sunday worship gatherings

Children’s ministry

Youth ministry

Men’s and women’s ministries

Church planting and Greenhouse Environment Residencies

Every gospel‑centered ministry will, at its core, fulfill the call to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Is a shepherd/leader and discipler.

Prioritizes discipleship and spiritual formation.

Builds unity within the church body.

Values intentional multicultural ministry.

Equips others for ministry rather than carrying ministry alone.

Models personal spiritual maturity and dependence on Christ.

Provide spiritual care and shepherding for the church body.

Develop a culture of discipleship and spiritual growth.

Invest personally in mentoring and developing leaders.

Help cultivate authentic biblical community.

Prepare gospel‑centered sermons with practical application.

Lead the church in biblical truth and spiritual maturity.

Lead the church spiritually with humility and wisdom.

Serve as a member of the elder team and chairman of the Governing Board.

Help guide the church toward healthy growth and mission.

Equip the congregation to engage the community and make disciples.

Be fully licensed/ordained as an official worker of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. A heart for unity, care, and spiritual formation.

Formal ministry training and pastoral experience required (Bachelor’s preferred / 5+ years of experience preferred).

The area offers a strong sense of community, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a growing and diverse population. Refuge Church is uniquely positioned in the heart of Appleton to engage people from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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