Senior Minister

West Lafayette Christian Church, aligned with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, is seeking a senior minister to join us in our journey to becoming a family of passionate people transformed by the love and truth of Jesus. We find our identity in Christ, build redemptive relationships, and prioritize the mission He gave us—to make disciples of all nations. Our heartbeat is to worship God authentically, share the hope of Jesus boldly, and walk alongside one another as we grow in faith and purpose. Through Scripture-centered teaching and the pattern of joyful service, we are believers who are being equipped to live out the gospel and carry it forward to future generations.WLCC is a multi-generational congregation located in a residential neighborhood of West Lafayette, IN adjacent to Purdue University. Our ministry teams are focused on youth education, youth ministry, college/career young adults, women’s ministry, small groups, worship, outreach, missions, and member care. We operate Sonshine Preschool that serves students and their families in the community. You can learn more about us at wlchristian.com.

Our ideal senior minister displays the following qualifications: - Lives in a vibrant, personal relationship to Jesus Christ and exhibits the character qualities for church leadership described in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 - Preaches/teaches Scripture with depth, relevance, and gospel-centered focus using an expository approach aligned with the Christian Church/Church of Christ (Restoration Movement) history and ecclesiology - Nurtures and equips others to live out their calling - Provides pastoral care and counseling with ability to connect across generationsThe senior minister role: - Serves as a member of the eldership participating in decision-making, policy formation, pastoral care and sharing in accountability for the health, unity, and spiritual direction of the church - Prepares and delivers sermons at all regular and special worship services unless otherwise agreed upon by the elders - Provides leadership in developing and supporting ministry team leaders and coordinating communications between them - Provides care and counseling to members offering spiritual and emotional support - Communicates with sister churches, missions, and para-church organizations on matters of mutual concern