Central Church of Christ in Portsmouth, Ohio is seeking a full-time Senior Minister to help lead a non-denominational church community that is committed to applying the Bible to everyday life and serving as a light in the Portsmouth area. The church describes itself as a community of believers focused first on the truth of the gospel, while also making sure people at every stage of life are supported through groups and ministries that help them on their journeys. Their stated values include belonging, authenticity, service, and mission, and they affirm core Christian beliefs regarding God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, salvation, baptism, and communion.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Serving in a preaching and senior leadership role for the congregation.
- Participating in the church’s interview process as a candidate for the Senior Minister position.
- Delivering a trial sermon presentation as part of the selection process, if requested after the interview.
Expectations and ministry context include:
- Leading within a church that wants to be for the community of Portsmouth and bring light and life to the city and surrounding areas.
- Supporting a ministry culture where people are cared for, connected, and discipled regardless of their life stage or situation.
- Ministering in alignment with the church’s values of belonging, authenticity, service, and mission.
- Serving in a congregation that identifies its ministry type as Preaching/Senior.
- Joining a church with an average weekly attendance of about 90 and a small staff environment, with three employees currently listed.
