DEAR INTERESTED APPLICANT, Renovation Church is a fast-growing community that is passionate about following Jesus and helping others do the same. We recently moved into a brand new 45,000 square foot church building, and our church has grown in attendance from 500 to over 2,000 people in just the past few years. We are looking to hire a Lead Pastor to found a second Renovation Church near Blaine – someone who is passionate about reaching people in the community with the gospel and making more disciples of Jesus. This new church will be a part of the “family of churches” that Renovation Church is seeking to establish. It will have its own independent governing structure while still abiding by a few key Renovation Church ministry philosophies that will maintain continuity within the Renovation Church family structure. A person skilled in vision casting, recruiting, shepherding, and preaching will thrive in this role. Renovation Church is a Bible-believing church and is affiliated with Converge. To learn more about who we are as a church, visit Renovation Church.org. QUALIFICATIONS LIFESTYLE
Personal, growing, and mature relationship with Jesus Christ
Demonstrates consistent lifestyle and is of strong character
Demonstrates a humble and teachable attitude
Responsible and reliable in work and life
Agrees with our Statement of Faith and has a strong respect for the Word of God.
GIFTEDNESS AND ABILITIES
Has a strong passion for evangelism, discipleship, and leadership
A gift and extensive experience in teaching/preaching through scripture
A proven history of effective recruitment
Ability to organize ministries effectively
Giftedness to provide wisdom in times of difficult situations
Must be a reliable self-starter, willing to take ownership, and a team player
Preferred: Several years of experience in a church staffing / leadership role
Preferred: Obtained a masters degree in divinity or a similar degree
RESPONSIBILITIES LEARN THE DNA/CULTURE OF RENOVATION CHURCH
This position would start with a 6-9month training program at Renovation Church – Blaine to learn the culture and systems of all the ministries of Renovation Church
RECRUIT PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO LAUNCH A NEW RENOVATION CHURCH PLANT
Recruit from within and outside of Renovation Church – Blaine to create a launch team of 200-300 people who will join Renovation Church’s second church
Recruit/hire necessary staff to help run the operations of the church
Acquire all resources needed to run an effective Sunday morning service
Develop volunteer ministry leadership and systems to run volunteer ministries connected to the Sunday morning experience
LEAD PASTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead all the Renovation Church staff for the second Renovation Church site
Lead and provide direction to volunteer ministry leaders
Cast vision regularly to the church – leading the church to follow Jesus and help others do the same
Lead the Sunday morning worship service(s)
Regularly prepare and preach scripture-based sermons
Oversee financial structure and needs of the church, developing appropriate budgets for every ministry of the church
LEAD HOUSE CHURCHES – RENOVATION CHURCH’S COMMUNITY MINISTRY MODEL
Provide strategic oversight and vision to all House Churches at second site
Recruit qualified leaders to lead House Churches, and provide them with training, feedback, and support
Provide wisdom to House Church Leaders as they encounter difficult situations or crises in their churches
Provide information and resources needed (small group questions, announcements, etc.) for House Churches to run effectively on a weekly basis
REPORT DIRECTLY TO RENOVATION CHURCH’S LEAD PASTOR, DAVID SORN
Meet regularly with the overseeing manager to report strengths and weaknesses of the ministry, to be held accountable for job responsibilities, and to better develop personal leadership.