Wisconsin

Last Entry April 14, 2013
Church: Epikos Church, Milwaukee, WI 
Position: Executive Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: About the Church
Epikos church has a simple mission to follow Christ's command to "make more and better disciples." We aggressively pursue the lost and diligently labor with people towards continued life transformation. Our church is eight years old and has grown quickly over the last few years. We currently have two locations and five Sunday services with about 1,100 in weekend attendance. We currently have 55 small groups meeting weekly throughout the Milwaukee metro area and almost 300 volunteers serving regularly. Though we started primarily with 20 and 30-something urbanites, we have since grown into a very diverse congregation. We have people who passionately serve the needs of our city and around the world. We are developing plans for launching two more locations in the Milwaukee metro area and are partnering with a church planter to help launch a new church nearby. God has blessed us with a small but highly talented staff team. With only four full-time staff and a few support staff we are looking to hire an executive pastor to leverage the amazing things God has entrusted to us.
About the Position
The Executive Pastor runs day-to-day church operations, implements key initiatives, supervises staff, oversees financial matters, facilitates strategic planning, coordinates facility use, and provides general management. In partnership with the Lead Pastor, the Executive Pastor will provide leadership and organization to ensure the most effective ministry possible-aligned with the mission, vision, core values and goals of epikos church.  
Candidate Description: Qualifications

• Meets the qualifications of an elder/overseer (1 Timothy 3; Titus 3)
• Life surrendered to Christ
• Passion for lost people, passion for spiritual growth
• Willingness to work with driven, vision oriented and unorganized Lead Pastor :)
• Ability to take dreams, ideas, and opportunities and translate them into executable plans
• Experience in upper level business management or larger church
• Results Orientated. Track record of organizational growth
• Desire to sharpen staff and hold them accountable to goals and plans
• Thrive in an environment of change, chaos, and challenges
• Creative to maximize limited resources
• Technological competency and ability to learn new programs

To Apply, please send resume to the email below. Please don't call the office. 
Contact: Search Committee
Email: xp@epikos.org
Web: www.epikos.org 
Date Received: 14 April 2013 
Also Listed As: General Executive

Church: Community Church, Oshkosh, WI 
Position: Assistant Worship Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: Community Church is a church in Oshkosh Wisconsin with an average weekend attendance of 1000+ and is seeking a full time Assistant Worship Pastor with passion and experience leading others in public worship.

A full job description and application requirements can be found at: community-church.com/connect/worship/
Candidate Description: The ideal candidate for this pastoral position will be gifted and called to public worship leading ministry and should also have a servant attitude, strong people skills and a gifting for the implementation of technical arts (sound, lighting, video). This candidate will work closely in conjunction with the Worship Pastor, Lead Pastor, and the rest of the staff at Community Church. 
Contact: Jason Rahn
Phone: 920-231-7070 ext.110 
Email: search@community-church.com
Web: community-church.com/
Date Received: 10 April 2013
Also Listed As: General Pastor

Church: Reeve Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake, WI 
Position: Student Ministries Director
Open To: Men and Women 
Job Description: Primary Purpose: To lead the Youth Ministries of REFC by:

1. Actively discipling the Jr. High and Sr. High students of REFC. (Know & Grow)
2. Providing outreach opportunities for students. (Serve)
3. Equipping students for evangelism and Christian service. (Share)
4. Developing an adult volunteer ministry leadership team.

Responsibilities:

1. Administer and supervise all of the church’s youth ministries including:

   • Sr. High youth group (9th – 12th, Sunday nights)
   • Jr. High youth group (6th – 8th, Wednesday nights)
2. Instruct and motivate youth in developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, creating environments to help them find their spiritual gifts, growth toward spiritual maturity; developing a Bible centered world view and a personal responsibility to serve others in the name of Jesus
3. Provide pastoral care to the youth and their families
4. Be involved in local schools by attending lunches and other extra-curricular activities
5. Provide training and encouragement to volunteer youth leaders
6. Submit an annual budget for youth ministry needs.
7. Meet with the other staff weekly, providing a report of your goals, accomplishments, prayers and praises.
8. Provide written annual report to the Elders and congregation of your accomplishments, prayers and praises.
9. Participate in Districts (January) and Challenge/National (July) Youth Conferences.
10. Assist in worship services of the church as directed by the Sr. Pastor.
11. Accomplish duties as assigned by the Sr. Pastor.

We are looking for someone with vision and excitement. We are an open and flexible congregation, and we would like to hire someone with fresh ideas and the ability to carry them through. If you have a heart for God, and a passion for youth of all ages, we would ask that you, at minimum, submit a resume and a list of references to us at the contact information listed above. If there is anything else that you feel sets you apart from other candidates, we would always welcome more information. See a complete job description here (PDF).
Candidate Description: Qualifications:

1. Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy family life.
2. At least a Bachelor’s degree is preferred (with some Bible and youth ministry classes preferred).
3. One who is gifted and called to youth ministry and exhibits a passion for ministry to youth.
4. Has previous youth ministry leadership experience.
5. In agreement with REFC’s statement of faith, mission, purpose and goals.
6. Meets the character qualifications of an elder as listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Peter 5:1-4.   

Contact: Todd Groat
Email: refc@cltcomm.net
Web: www.reevechurch.org
Date Received: 1 April 2013
Also Listed As: General Youth

Church: Hill City Church, Hudson, WI 
Position: Worship Leader (PT)
Open To: Men and Women 
Job Description: New church plant in Hudson, WI - looking for a worship leader to lead team on Sunday Nights @ 6pm. Modern Service and worship style is preferred.  
Candidate Description: Candidate will be able to lead team and congregation in engaging worship of God. Candidate will be able to lead by themselves or with a team, and will be responsible for connecting with team throughout the week to communicate music choice etc. for Sunday service.  
Contact: Aaron Steffen 
Phone: 715.220.9446 
Email: arsteffen27@gmail.com
Date Received: 14 March 2013
Also Listed As: General Worship

Church: Valley Baptist Church, Appleton, WI
Position: Associate Pastor of Family Ministries
Open To: Men
Job Description: Purpose: To prepare people to meet Jesus by planning and directing a growing, healthy ministry to families with children and teenagers.

Basic Expectations

• Responsible for all ministries of Valley Baptist Church serving families with children and teens grades one through twelve
• Enlist, equip and encourage leaders for these ministries
• Oversee the development of teams which will effectively carry out these ministries
• Organize, execute, evaluate and adjust processes resulting in effective ministry to families with children and teens
• Provide these ministry leaders with access to up-to-date and relevant resources and curricula
• Work to keep these ministries accountable to the purpose of preparing people to meet Jesus and the functions of worship, outreach, discipleship, fellowship, and ministry
• Take advantage of the reading and training necessary to stay on the cutting edge of family ministry
• Be an active participant in worship and a small group
• Lead the family ministries to effectively engage the unchurched population of the Fox Valley
• Actively network with other churches and community organizations
• Oversee budget development and fund disbursal for the family ministries
• Temporarily assume the duties of the Senior Pastor as needed

Candidate Description: One who has a passion for and has demonstrated effective ministry to families with children and youth grades one through twelve.

Contact: Larry Creamer
Email: pastorlarry@valleyconnex.org
Web: www.valleyconnex.org
Date Received: 1 February 2013
Also Listed As: Children and Family

Church: The Bridge Bible Church, Somerset, WI
Position: Lead Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: The Bridge Bible Church (www.thebridgewired.com) is a Jesus centered, exciting, 7 year old church with big dreams in small town Somerset, WI (Although watch out, Somerset is projected to double by 2030).  A part of the St. Croix Valley LEAD team, you will be locking shields with an outstanding network of churches seeking the welfare of our cities through church planting. The Lead pastor will be responsible for the overall direction of the Bridge through teaching, visioning, relating and aligning the resources of the Bridge to accomplish our mission. Applicants should be comfortable with the following descriptives: reformed, complementarian, books of the Bible bent, Spirit sensitive, clear vision for discipleship and mission, elder led, highly contemporary setting, and relational. Please e-mail resume, teaching sample, and anything else you think might be helpful to Jonathan Krueger at logosity@me.com. 

Candidate Description: Qualifications:

• Elder qualities of 1 Timothy 3.
• High capacity leader and effective communicator.
• Ability to build and oversee teams to accomplish the missional purposes of the Bridge.

Description of Focus Areas

1. COMMUNICATOR: To communicate biblical truth and vision, you must be a monk committed to tuning into the voice of God. While the lead pastor's public role is vital in the mission of the Bridge, his private role as a man of integrity and filled with the Spirit is of greater value.
2. EQUIPPER: The lead pastor must be able to create and think through the disciplng and leadership systems of the Bridge community ensuring that the vision is being accomplished.
3. CATALYST: Through modeling and communicating, the lead pastor must catalyze movement for our growing network of 3-Dimensional communities.  

Contact: Brian Williamson 
Email: briandad3@gmail.com
Web: www.thebridgewired.com
Date Received: 23 January 2013
Also Listed As: Senior Pastor

Church: Living Pathway Church, Hudson, WI
Position: Youth Development Intern
Open To: Men and Women 
Job Description:

• Living Pathway Church is a church plant in Hudson, WI. It started with a few families meeting as a Bible study and has grown into a worship community of many families and individuals meeting throughout the community.
• In the summer of 2012, we started an outreach into a neighborhood of town homes on the edge of Hudson. Because of the numbers of youth in this neighborhood who were coming to know and learn about Jesus, we began a midweek youth group for our students.
• The pastor formed a group of student leaders who were anxious for discipleship and to learn how to share their faith with peers. Soon the group grew beyond the neighborhood as students invited their friends, and now we have a growing youth community which is now in need of additional staff/volunteers.
• Additionally, the Sunday morning youth have continued to grow and is now beyond the resources of our parent volunteers. We are blessed to be in this phase of ministry, and want to continue to be stewards of these disciples that the Lord is releasing to us.
• We are a member of the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference. 

Responsibilities

• Leadership and oversight of the Sunday morning childrenʼs ministry
• Coordination and oversight of other youth volunteers
• Development of a student leadership team
• Weekly meetings with pastor for communication and student discipleship
• Coordinate with pastor in the leadership of the midweek youth program

Candidate Description:

• Must be a disciple of Jesus Christ
• Must demonstrate a genuine love and demonstrate relatable spirit with young people
• Must show a faithful pursuit of biblical leadership characteristics (1 Tim. 3)

Contact: Pastor Matt Milligan
Email: heraldsoftruth@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.livingpathway.com/
Date Posted: 22 January 2013
Also Listed As: MN Internship, Internship

Church: First Baptist Church, Augusta, WI
Position: Full-time Pastor
Open To: Men
Job Description: For over 150 years, this congregation has sought to be a positive influence in our community. We continue to be stirred by the Spirit and we are ready for our next chapter. And, after 150 years, we find ourselves preparing to move forward in a renewed vision - we want to more effectively "be" the church. With solid leadership to motivate and activate the ministry gifts in our congregants, we anticipate much growth in our fellowship as we collectively fulfill the Great Commission. The Pastor position is salaried, commensurate with your qualifications and experience. The Pastor will report to the Combined Board, the five-person team that is responsible for oversight of church business, for accountability purposes. He will oversee volunteer ministry leaders (e.g. youth and worship) and a paid part-time administrative assistant. Denomination: Baptist, Converge Great Lakes, Great Lakes Baptist Conference. Church Size: 50+

Candidate Description:   

• We're searching for a leader to help equip us in ministry and outreach to our friends and neighbors.
• We're searching for a loving friend who will help us continue to build a family-friendly, connected congregation.
• We're searching for an encourager who embraces those in need and practices acceptance, grace, and forgiveness in order to best demonstrate the Gospel.

Please visit our website to learn more about our church, our beliefs and our community. If you believe the Holy Spirit may be leading you to become our new leader, please send your resume to our e-mail address below.

Contact: Don DeShong
Email: fbc.augusta.pastorsearch@gmail.com
Web: http://www.fbc-augusta.org/index.html
Date Posted: 24 December 2012
Also Listed As: Senior Pastor

Church: Faith Community Church, New Richmond, WI 
Position: Pastor of Leader Development
Open To: Men
Job Description:

• Purpose: Oversee Leader Development Branch, providing visionary leadership, developing teams, future leaders, and maintaining alignment with the FCC strategic ministry plan.
• Reporting Structure: Pastor of Leader Development will report to the Lead Pastor.  

Candidate Description:

• We are looking for a leader of leaders.
• FCC is a theologically conservative/reformed church that is creative in our expression.
• We are a church planting church.
• We are also focused on church-based training in order to raise up the next generation of church planters and leaders.

Contact: Mike Evans 
Phone: 715-246-3763 
Email: mike.evans@homeforever.org
Web: www.homeforever.org
Date Received: 19 November 2012
Also Listed As: General Associate