Holdeman Mennonite Church (Evana Network)

Wakarusa, Indiana -

Denomination: Mennonite
Church Size: 50 to 100
Phone: 574-862-4751
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We're Looking for a Lead Pastor!

Holdeman Mennonite Church is a 174-year-old congregation with a regular attendance of about 65-70 people near the beautiful small town of Wakarusa, IN. Wakarausa is close to Nappanee and only a 20-minute drive from South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Goshen and Bremen. The people are spread across all ages and have strong connections to the local community. The church also has a beautiful facility, strong financial resources, and a healthy leadership team. It is poised to move into a period of growth as a result of the hard work that has been done over the last year to prepare for the next season of ministry. The congregation is excited to work with their next pastor to develop vision and reach their neighbors for Jesus. The Lead Pastor position is full-time, and we welcome both men and women to apply. Married couples who are interested in sharing a full-time position are also welcome.

Holdeman is part of Evana Network, an evangelical Anabaptist network of churches that emphasizes the support and nurture of its pastors. If you serve as a pastor at Holdeman, you get not only a great church, but you also become part of a family of pastors who truly love and support each other. Please note, this congregation has no connection with the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite denomination, whose members are commonly known as Holdeman Mennonites.
 
Lead Pastor Search Profile - Holdeman Mennonite Church

Overall Qualifications

The qualified candidate will be a leader who passionately loves God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loves and cares for their neighbors in ways that will draw them into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. A qualified candidate will:
  1. Maintain a consistent life of communion with God through prayer and Bible study and have an understanding of God’s word, discerning with wisdom and guarding against false teaching.
  2. Demonstrate the evidence of both the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11).
  3. Have evidence of God's call on their life and meet the qualifications of an elder given in 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Peter 5:2-3.
  4. Embody observable Christ-like behavior and humility with family, friends, and community.
  5. Possess a personal desire and history of fulfilling Jesus' Great Commission.
Experience and Educational Requirements 
  1. Pastoral leadership experience and some theological education is preferred.
  2. Knowledge of and commitment to Biblical Anabaptist theology and willingness to make a full commitment to Evana Network's covenant and resources.
  3. Some training and background in leading and empowering teams.
Leadership Qualities
  1. A strong leader and team builder who models, equips, and inspires others to do the work of ministry (Ephesians 4).
  2. Able to clearly communicate a compelling vision of ministry for the church.
  3. Able to lead an inter-generational discipleship movement in the church that empowers and mobilizes the church to fulfill its calling as the body of Christ.
Primary Responsibilities
  1. Provide spiritual leadership to the church that equips people for the fulfillment of God’s kingdom work.
  2. Be accountable to the Oversight Board on the basis of the defined mission and boundaries that are established.
  3. Provide leadership to the Equipping Team and ensure they are aligned with the mission and stay within the established boundaries.
  4. Provide support and oversight to all ministries and their leaders.
  5. Committed, regular attendance at Evana Network’s primary events for pastors including the monthly pastor huddle, the annual pastor-spouse retreat, and the biennial convention.
Compensation and Benefits

The congregation provides compensation and benefits that match the geographic and professional market for the education, skills, and experience of employees according to recommendations provided by Evana Network.

To apply, please fill out the initial application form. For questions and additional information, email search@thriveleadership.center.
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