TX - The Keller church of Christ in Keller, Texas is currently looking for a pulpit minister. This man will be responsible for proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ by teaching and preaching to the Keller congregation and the people of our community. Keller is a growing suburb 15 miles north of Fort Worth, Texas. The congregation averages roughly 350 individuals on a Sunday morning and includes a thriving youth group, a flourishing group of young families, and a very active seniors ministry. The pulpit minister will serve alongside an existing youth minister and an outreach minister and will ideally have at least 15 years of ministry experience. Interested applicants should reach out to Nathan Goodnight at nathan.goodnight@kellercofc.org.

PURPOSE:
To minister to the Falls Church congregation, specifically on preaching the Word to the community and those living in the surrounding area. To develop a continuing program of work that emphasizes teaching God’s Word, living by the Spirit, and encouraging others. This program will support the overall mission, vision, and goals of the Falls Church congregation.

GOALS:
1. That each member is committed to Jesus and His teachings
2. That each member is involved in wholesome activities in a spirit of fellowship
3. That each member receives appropriate instruction for leadership in God’s kingdom
4. That each member be molded into a working, serving, and growing Christian

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Items A - H should comprise 75% of the minister’s time.

A. Work under the oversight and direction of the elders.
B. Provide the leadership and motivation to involve every church member in some aspect of the church’s local work.
C. In coordination with the Education Committee, develop a program of teaching and preaching, including specific objectives to meet the congregation’s goals.
D. Present positive, challenging, and motivating sermons to preach during the regular assemblies of the Church of Christ in Falls Church congregation except at such times as the Elders approve guest speakers, during attendance at continuing education events, during vacations, or during periods of illness.
E. Teach a class on Sundays and Wednesdays as requested by the Education Committee.
F. Promote and encourage all the ministries of the Church of Christ in Falls Church congregation.
G. Develop and lead a new program designed to increase the public profile of the congregation and reach non-believers in the surrounding community.
H. Ensure the strengthening and spiritual growth of the Falls Church congregation takes precedence over outside commitments.

Items I - K should comprise 25% of the minister’s time.

I. Perform pastoral duties -- visit members in their homes, when hospitalized, or as other special needs may arise -- to strengthen and enhance the spiritual ties uniting our membership
J. Meet and participate with the Elders at all regular meetings.
K. Supervise all church staff, including the associate minister and the secretary (making sure someone is in the office during office hours), prepare and administer the office operational budget, and maintain regular office hours.