About the ministry:
The Head Pastor’s job would involve Pastoring a small to mid-sized, semi-rural church. The goal would be to have the pastor lead church members and attendees in growing as a spiritual body and in growing deeper in their individual relationships with Christ. Also, the head pastor would be instrumental in creating a vision for the church and its staff to serve and disciple families, both within the church and in the community at large, and to provide leadership in fostering the implementation of that vision
(mission).

The head pastor would be expected to spend time and effort in activities including: preaching, pastoral care, counseling, visitation, preparation for worship, fostering church growth, leading in evangelism, and
interpreting the faith; among other undertakings.

The head pastor would work with and disciple church staff and other motivated adult volunteers to aid in the implementation of the church’s vision in serving Jesus by serving our church and the community.

Our church is excited to meet the individual God brings to us, and through our prayers, we trust that the Holy Spirit will develop the ministry of Ridgeview Baptist Church through this individual’s giftedness and
Christ’s guidance. ‘

The proposed pay and benefits reflect an expectation of a bi-vocational or part-time effort involving flexible hours.

About our Church:

Ridgeview Baptist Church is an American Baptist church in East Central Illinois. Over the past 15 years, at times, the church has enjoyed the attendance of over 150 people in Sunday worship services, and at
other times, we have had fewer than 50 in attendance.

The church recently experienced a substantial decline in attendance and membership. Under the 2-year tenure of a newly hired head pastor, a number of long-term members transferred membership out of the church, and 100% of the support staff resigned. This was not what anyone would call a “church split”; it was more a rapid attrition. However, it was a “gut punch” to the 70-year church culture and those who remained in active membership.

The church currently employs a part time custodian and contracts with an accountant. The head pastor would be in a supervisory role while working closely with volunteers and any staff members. The church operates under a governing board of spiritually mature volunteers.

The Board is considering a salary package between $25,000 and $42,000. This would include housing in a nearby parsonage.

For reference, the median income in Danville, IL is $44,239 and median rent is $775/mo. The median home price is $95,667, and the median teacher salary is $54,322 with an entry level teacher making under $45,000.

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