South Haven Christian Church
Restoration Movement Christian Church. Our Restoration Movement membership is near 150, with an average Sunday morning attendance of 110. Since 1963 SHCC has been pursuing to glorify God through seeing lives changed. Our purpose is to bring people into a life-changing relationship with Jesus and the fellowship of His church, to worship and to serve Him, and to develop a Christ-like maturity. Our Goal is to make disciples that make disciples.
Church Information
| Church/Organization Employee | Average Attendance | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 110 | Valparaiso, IN USA |
Contact Information
link http://southhavenchristian.org/
Dan Schmidt
mail [email protected]
phone (219) 476-1565
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Position Information
| Position Category | Position Title | Position Type | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preaching/Senior | Preaching/Senior Minister | Paid Full-Time | 30-40+ |
Job Description
Personal Responsibilities:
- To set an example in Christian living and in personal devotion to Bible study and prayer.
- To be a servant leader, ready to help in any situation
- To be a good witness for Christ and the church out in the community.
- To be a person of integrity - striving to live out the requirements for Elders as stated in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 as well as to reflect the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22, 23.
- To be a source of encouragement to our staff, church leaders and others in our congregation.
- To be willing to keep learning, adapting and changing that the church and its ministry will be relevant and effective.
- To fulfill my personal responsibilities to my family and to myself and my health.
Preaching and Teaching Responsibilities:
- To plan, prepare, and preach weekly messages from the Bible.
- To work with the person in charge of worship in planning and coordinating weekend worship services to impact maturing believers and to reach new people.
- To teach a What We Believe Class (as needed).
- To lead a small group (as needed).
- To lead a Sunday School class (as needed).
- To teach at Wednesday Night Bible Study, VBS, and other youth and children’s programs (as needed).
- To preach funerals and memorial services (as requested).
- To officiate at weddings (as requested), providing a minimum of five sessions of premarital counseling. (Per SHCC wedding policies).
- To provide personal and group counseling, or make counseling referrals (as requested).
Staff Responsibilities:
- To oversee the church staff, including youth minister & secretary.
- To be a mentor and resource for the other ministerial staff to help them in their growth and development.
- To conduct regular staff meetings to promote staff unity and to insure the staff’s awareness of church plans, activities, and work schedules.
- To give input/assist on performance reviews (at least on an annual basis) each staff member and the effectiveness of their ministry. At the same time seeking evaluation from each staff member.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- To work together with the Elders in leading the church’s ministry. Meeting together with them on a twice-monthly basis for business, study, and prayer.
- To help cast the vision and set the overall direction of the congregation, along with the elders.
- To work with the Elders in shepherding the flock, which includes hospital and nursing home calls, home visitation, personal contacts, etc.
- To help equip the members of the congregation, along with the Elders, to serve in ministry – assisting them to identify and use their spiritual gifts.
- To support the Elders in confronting issues and managing conflict within the congregation, its leadership, or its staff.
- To assist our ministry teams and committees in their planning and programming.
- To assist in mentoring and coaching new leaders and teachers.
Evangelistic Responsibilities:
- To work with the Meet & Greet Team in our follow-up of recent guests - moving them from being first-time attenders to eventually becoming Christians and members of our congregation.
- To be a representative of Christ and our church in community organizations and events.
- To constantly challenge people to develop a relationship with Jesus – bringing them into salvation and helping them grow in their faith.
- To reach out on a personal level and develop relationships outside of the congregations with the unchurched.
Other Responsibilities:
- To work together with the Deacons, Elders, and other staff in challenging our congregation toward a growing stewardship.
- To work with the Missions Committee, Elders and other staff in planning and directing our missions outreach, including missions trips.
- To write an article as well as other news items for our church’s newsletter and website.
- To schedule people to present Communion meditations and to serve shut-ins.
Applicant Requirements
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and links to preaching videos to [email protected]
