Lead Pastor

About First Christian Church (FCC Kokomo)

First Christian Church is a congregation located in Kokomo, Indiana, committed to biblical teaching, authentic relationships, discipleship, and sharing the hope of Jesus Christ with our community.

Rooted in the Restoration Movement tradition, we seek to be a church that faithfully teaches Scripture, encourages spiritual growth, and equips believers to live out their faith.

We are seeking a compassionate, biblically grounded Lead Pastor who has a genuine heart for people and a passion for communicating God’s Word.

Position Overview

The Lead Pastor serves as the primary preaching and shepherding pastor of First Christian Church, providing biblical teaching, spiritual guidance, and pastoral leadership to the congregation.

Working alongside the church elders, the Lead Pastor will help cultivate a spiritually healthy congregation through faithful preaching, intentional discipleship, pastoral care, and relationship-building.

The primary focus of this position is preaching God’s Word and shepherding God’s people, allowing the pastor to devote significant time to prayer, sermon preparation, and personal ministry.

Primary Responsibilities

Preaching and Biblical Teaching

• Serve as the primary preaching pastor for weekly worship services.

• Prepare and deliver biblically faithful, engaging, and applicable sermons.

• Develop sermon series that encourage spiritual maturity and a deeper understanding of Scripture.

• Communicate biblical truth with clarity, conviction, and compassion.

• Encourage spiritual growth through biblical teaching and discipleship.

• Work with worship leadership to ensure services are centered on Scripture and the gospel.

Pastoral Care and Shepherding

• Provide spiritual guidance, encouragement, and pastoral care to individuals and families.

• Build meaningful relationships with members of the congregation.

• Visit and minister to individuals experiencing illness, grief, hardship, or other personal challenges.

• Provide biblical counseling, prayer, and spiritual support when appropriate.

• Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other significant ministry occasions.

• Help foster a congregation characterized by unity, compassion, accountability, and genuine Christian community.

• Encourage members to develop their spiritual gifts and actively participate in ministry.

Spiritual Leadership and Discipleship

• Partner with the elders in providing spiritual direction and oversight for the congregation.

• Model Christian character, integrity, humility, and servant leadership.

• Encourage and support the spiritual development of ministry leaders and volunteers.

• Promote a culture of prayer, discipleship, evangelism, and biblical fellowship.

• Help identify and develop future ministry leaders.

• Participate in elder meetings and collaborate on matters of spiritual care, doctrine, and congregational health.

Qualifications

Required

• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry.

• A strong commitment to the authority and teaching of Scripture.

• Demonstrated ability to preach and teach God’s Word effectively.

• A genuine heart for shepherding and caring for people.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with church elders, ministry staff, and volunteers.

• Agreement with First Christian Church’s statement of faith and biblical convictions.

• A life and character consistent with the biblical qualifications for elders found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.

Preferred

• Previous experience in pastoral ministry.

• Biblical, theological, or ministry-related education.

• Experience developing discipleship opportunities and mentoring believers.

Leadership Structure

The Lead Pastor will serve alongside the church elders in providing spiritual leadership and care for the congregation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Current resume detailing ministry experience and education.

• Personal testimony and statement of faith.

• Philosophy of preaching and pastoral ministry.

• Links to two recent sermons, if available.

• Cover letter describing their interest in serving at First Christian Church.

https://www.fcckokomo.com/