Regional Minister Searches Open in Kentucky and Ohio

8/20/20

Regional Minister for the Christian Church in Kentucky

Receiving applications through December 15 2020. Online job description

• Is ordained in the CC(DOC) and wholeheartedly supports its Design and its established policies and procedures, including the Search and Call process.
• Is called to the service of the wider church and the local congregation
• Is called to pastoral counseling and consultation with both clergy and congregations
• Is a person of authentic faith; an innovative thinker; a visionary leader; an effective communicator; and has a pastoral presence.

Is responsible for:

• Leading the Region in casting, implementing, and evaluating the Vision and Mission of the Region
• Interpreting the mission and ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to the region
• Providing pastoral care, counseling, and leadership to clergy and local congregations
• Traveling to congregations (or visiting remotely) within the Region for the purpose of building relationships and fostering good communication
• Overseeing the Search and Call process with congregations
• Serving as head of staff, supervising the work of associate regional ministers, contract staff, and administrative staff, including reviews, terms of employment, and disciplinary measures
• Serving as a resource to the Regional Board and all of its committees, commissions, and working groups
• Working with the established boards, committees, and any other ministries and task forces to carry out the ongoing work of the region
• Strengthening relationships with
  – College of Regional Ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
  – Kentucky Christian Missionary Convention
  – Southeast Regional Fellowship (Disciples Regions in the Southeast)
  – West Area of the Christian Church in Kentucky
  • Green Chalice, a Disciples Home Missions organization with roots in Kentucky
  • Disciples Appalachian Scholarship Ministry (formerly Kentucky Appalachian Ministry)
• Participating on these boards:
  • General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the USA and Canada
  • Lexington Theological Seminary Board of Trustees
  • Kentucky Council of Churches Executive Committee

The Regional Board, with the consultation of the Personnel Committee, is responsible for supervising the Regional Minister.

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kentucky

All applicants are required to provide updated search and call paperwork in order to be considered. Furthermore, all applicants are required to submit a Letter of Interest to the Search Committee Chairperson:

Rev. Kory Wilcoxson
c/o Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte Dr., Lexington, KY, 40502

The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2020.

Candidates should also have current Disciples Search and Call papers on file with the Office of Search and Call in Disciples Home Missions.