Are you ready to see your light shine bright? We are! Come shine with us!
St. John United Church of Christ in Freeport, Illinois seeks an engaging and energetic member of the ministry team to join in listening to God's still-speaking word!
The Pastor for Community Outreach and Faith Formation will have a significant focus on faith formation ministries for all ages, and in particular ministry to youth and young families of our growing church; community outreach; and regular worship leadership and pastoral ministry. The successful candidate will be approachable and passionate about sharing the Christian message in a Progressive, open and affirming setting.
We seek an associate pastor who is confident, self-assured, open-minded, compassionate, caring, creative
and well organized. The candidate must be willing to work collaboratively and
respectfully with an involved community, with a positive attitude and sense of
humor. She or he will work collaboratively with the Senior Minister and
collegially with paid and volunteer staff and church leaders.
We seek candidates who are authorized for Ordained Ministry (or In Discernment towards authorization). The ideal person would be able to speak to diverse life experiences, and demonstrate how faith forms and leads us in our lives.
We are ready to be inspired by you, and share life’s journey with you. We invite you to find out more about St. John UCC, and where God is calling us to serve our community and the world!
Find us on Facebook – facebook.com/stjohnuccfreeport – to get a sense of who we are as a congregation.
