Pastor - The Ripley Church (North Central Ohio)

LancasterSearch • Greenwich Township, OH

69d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ripley Church in Greenwich, Ohio, is a rural, non-denominational church with over 175 years of history. The congregation, consisting of approximately 30-35 regular attendees, includes multiple generations, with a significant number of older adults and a growing presence of younger families. The church's mission is to glorify God by faithfully proclaiming His Word, making disciples, caring for one another, and sharing the Gospel within the community. They are seeking a spiritual leader to help them grow both spiritually and numerically.

Requirements

• Demonstrates the biblical qualifications of an overseer as described in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, with a genuine sense of God’s call to serve at The Ripley Church
• A devoted student of God’s Word who faithfully preaches biblically sound, Christ-centered sermons
• A shepherd’s heart – caring for people through prayer, visitation, encouragement, and compassionate pastoral care
• A passion for reaching the lost and discipling believers, with an evident love for Christ that naturally draws people of all ages toward the Gospel
• Leads with humility, integrity, and grace – teachable, transparent, and committed to unity
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and willing to take initiative as God provides opportunities for ministry

Responsibilities

• Faithfully preach and teach God’s Word, lead meaningful worship, and provide spiritual leadership for the congregation
• Shepherd the church through prayer, visitation, encouragement, biblical counsel, and discipleship, while equipping believers to serve Christ faithfully
• Actively engage the community, build relationships, and seek opportunities to share the Gospel and demonstrate Christ’s love
• With vision and initiative, help the church reach beyond its current congregation, welcome new people, and cultivate an environment where the church can grow
• Work alongside church leadership and the congregation to prayerfully discern God’s direction, leading with wisdom, conviction, humility, and a servant’s heart

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed