The Springfield Church of Christ (part of the ICOC) in Springfield, MO is looking for full time Ministry staff to lead a congregation of approximately 35 members.

This church was planted in 2001 and has fluctuated from approximately 50 members at its height to around 30 members at times. The majority of the church consists of married couples (between 5-10 years married) with an average of 10 years as a disciple; young children and a very small campus and singles ministry.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following traits and experience:

-8 years minimum as a Disciple

-3-5 years of campus (preferably) or general ministry experience (can be paid or non-paid staff)

-Have a specific passion and drive to build and oversee the campus ministry in Springfield

-Be able to dedicate a large amount of time to being on campus, attending campus events, hosting campus events and studies, discipling and lifting up campus leaders and increasing the Churches visibility within the local college campuses

-Have an extensive an in-depth knowledge of the Bible

-Be articulate and charismatic in communication

-Excel in Preaching abilities as this position will serve as the main preacher

-Be passionate, mature and teachable

-Have the desire and ability to relocate to Springfield long-term

-Be organized and effective at planning and managing church functions

-Be able to provide 3 written letters of recommendation or reference from current and/or past ministry staff and/or elders

-Be able to travel both locally and long distance as needed and provide own transportation

-Have sound financial convictions and discipline and be able to operate within the provided Church budget

-Be reliable and exemplary in personal discipline involving time management

-Be able to build and maintain a network of support within the heartland church leadership family

-Be able to work with the Church Board and core leadership group to assure the needs of the Church are being met

-Be able to engage in and commit to a lateral discipling relationship with members within the SCOC as well as in the Heartland Leadership Family

-Have a vision to grow Springfield through a dynamic campus ministry and be focused, faithful practical and intentional about achieving these goals through God’s Word and the unity and faith of His Church.

 

Springfield has several large churches and is considered to be located in the “buckle” of the Bible Belt. Please see the information below on local churches, SCOC information and cost of living index. If you would like to apply for this position, please complete the questionnaire on page 4 and reply to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it with the document attached as well as 2-3 references as requested in the job requirements above. We will accept candidate applications until June 12^th at which time we will proceed in contacting candidates for interviews.

Thank you in advance to every disciple who applies for this role. We are grateful for your interest and are prayerful that God will make His will evident so th at we can partner in growing and nurturing Gods Church here in the heartland.

-The Springfield, MO search Committee

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Springfield Mo. Campus and General Info.

http://www.springfieldmochurch.org

 

College info:

 

Drury-www.drury.edu

1,555 Undergraduate full-time students. Drury has maintained long-standing covenant relations with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. 1873 the Springfield Association of Congregational Churches resolved to open an institution of higher learning in southwest Missouri

 

MSU-www.missouristate.edu

The headcount enrollment on the Springfield campus for fall 2005 was 18,928.

► 1,126 minority students and 492 non-resident aliens.

 

Evangel - www.evangel.edu

(Assemblies of God)- 1850 Undergraduate and Graduate Student

 

Central Bible College-www.cbcag.edu

Approx 1000 students.

Central Bible College is an integral part of the General Council of the Assemblies of God. At Central Bible College, we specialize in preparing men and women, just like you, to fulfill their role in the family of God. CBC has this mission and only this mission: to train ministers and missionaries for tomorrow's Church.

 

Baptist Bible College-http://www.gobbc.edu/

Unknown attendance numbers

 

Ozarks Technical Community College-http://www.otc.edu/

College Credit Headcount 10,249

 

Approximate college student population 33,582

Church info.

Total member count of 35

15 married couples (3 couples only have 1 spouse which is a disciple)

3 campus students

5 singles

General Info.

As of 2009, Springfield's population is 154,777 people.

The median home cost in Springfield is $104,040. (mortgage payment between $500-$600)

Compared to the rest of the country, Springfield's cost of living is 23.93% Lower than the U.S. average

Springfield, MO,sales tax rate is 6.60%. Income tax is 6.00%.

The income per capita is $19,993, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $32,906.

ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Income Less Than 15K19.86%

Income between 15K and 25K18.13%

Income between 25K and 35K15.81%

Income between 35K and 50K18.90%

Income between 50K and 75K13.92%

Income between 75K and 100K6.14%

Income between 100K and 150K4.46%

Income between 150K and 250K1.78%

Income between 250K and 500K0.71%

Income greater than 500K0.30%

Applicant Questionnaire

*P lease complete this series of questions and reply to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it with this document attached as well as 2-3 references or letters of recommendation from past or present ministry staff and/or elders

 

1. List your top 3 spiritual strengths and give short illustrations of those strengths

2. List your top 3 strengths not necessarily related to church activity and provide short illustrations or achievements related to those strengths

3. Please tell us a little about yourself and your immediate family (if also possibly moving to Springfield with you).

4. Please tell us how long you have been a disciple and a little about your conversion

5. If married, would your wife also be willing, able to partner with you in leading the Women’s ministry? *If the answer is yes, we would like to ask your wife to provide answers to all these questions as well

5.A- Would you (spouse) like to work full time or part time?

6. Which ministry do have the most passion for at this stage in your life i.e.: children’s, pre-teens/teens, campus, singles, married’s; and why?

7. What training have you had in paid or non-paid ministry?

7.A-In what capacity are you leading now?