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Pastor Search - Cross Creek Church Jamestown, KY

Job summary

A community-focused church in Jamestown, KY is seeking a passionate Lead Minister to engage in relational discipleship and biblical teaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong theological background and a heart for community outreach after the retirement of their founding minister. This full-time role includes responsibilities like weekly preaching, pastoral care, and inspiring church members to utilize their gifts. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and any available sermon links to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Committed to Biblical authority and relational ministry.

• Able to inspire and motivate church members to engage in community activities.

• Can successfully undergo standard background checks.

Responsibilities

• Preach weekly with biblical depth and practical relevance.

• Provide pastoral care and local outreach.

• Engagement in weddings, funerals, and community events.

Skills

• Relational discipleship

• Biblical teaching

• Community engagement

• Teamwork and humility

Education

• Theological training from an accredited seminary or university

Job description

Cross Creek Church in Jamestown, Kentucky, is prayerfully seeking a Christ-centered and mission-minded Lead Minister excited about relational discipleship, teaching the Word, and engaging the community. This role is a natural fit for those with theological training from an accredited seminary or university with a heart for Restoration Movement theology, congregational ministry, and church growth. With our founding minister recently retired due to health reasons, we are seeking a leader who wants to help shape the next chapter of this congregation’s ministry. Open to new or recent graduates, this is a unique opportunity to step into a supportive, ready-to-grow congregation that supports ongoing development opportunities for our new minister to continue to grow spiritually and professionally.

Organization Information

Organization Name: Cross Creek Church

Organization Location: 1673 North Main Street, Jamestown, KY, United States of America

Number of Employees: 1

 Average Weekly Church Attendance: 70

About the Position

1. Ideal Candidates Will:

•  Preach and teach with biblical depth and practical relevance, committed to Biblical authority

•  Enjoy building relationships across generations, showing their love for Jesus by loving people

• Work alongside elders, leadership board, ministry team volunteers, and administrative staff

• Approach ministry with humility, creativity, and teamwork

• Continue a community presence of the church beyond the walls of the physical building with engagement activities and programs

• Inspire and motivate members to use their gifts and talents for God and the betterment of the church

• Can undergo and pass standard criminal and child protection background checks

2. Ministry Responsibilities Include:

• Weekly preaching, invitation, and communion. 

• Pastoral care, local outreach, ministry development, weddings/funerals, engaging with both church and community.

Position Name

Minister / Preacher

Position Location

1673 North Main Street, Jamestown, KY, United States of America

Position Start Date

2026-03-24 00:00:00

Position Ministry Type

·        Preaching/Senior

Position Employment Type

·        Full-time

Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter to rondonnadiaz@gmail.com. Please include what led you to ministry and your vision as a minister, as well as sermon links if available.