Senior Minister Search
Christ’s Church at Tiffin
Location: Tiffin, Ohio
Position: Senior Minister, Full-time/ Part time
Congregation: 125 Members
Average Weekly Attendance: 83
Age of Congregation: 43 years
Denomination: Independent Restoration Movement Church
Christ’s Church at Tiffin, a growing and vibrant congregation in Northwestern Ohio, is seeking a
Senior Minister to lead our community in faith, teaching, and outreach. Established 43 years
ago, we are a church committed to the restoration movement and are looking for a dynamic
leader who is passionate about the Word of God and dedicated to the spiritual growth of our
congregation.
About Us:
? Location: We are located in Tiffin, Ohio, a charming community of 17,500 residents. Our
building is in a highly accessible and visible location, offering great potential for
membership growth and community impact.
? Current Staff: Our team includes a full-time Worship Minister and an office manager,
and we are financially stable with no debt. We experience an average weekly attendance
of 83 people and are excited about the future growth of our church.
? Ministry Vision: We are a Bible-centered, restoration movement congregation that is
deeply committed to the principles of the Independent Christian Churches/Churches of
Christ. Our goal is to build a loving, spiritually healthy, and outwardly focused community
that faithfully represents Christ.
Key Responsibilities:
? Preaching & Teaching: Deliver biblically sound, relevant, and engaging sermons that
inspire spiritual growth and discipleship. Provide strong biblical teaching that helps
deepen the faith of our congregation.
? Leadership & Vision: Work closely with the Elders to provide spiritual leadership and
direction for the church. Communicate the vision for the church and lead in a way that
fosters growth in both faith and membership.
? Outreach & Missions: Lead and inspire the congregation in outreach efforts, both
locally and globally. Promote opportunities for service and mission work that help share
the gospel and serve the community.
? Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships within the
congregation, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Encourage spiritual
growth and discipleship through personal connections.
? Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the Worship Minister and office manager,
fostering a team approach to ministry. Ensure open communication with the Elders,
sharing successes, challenges, and vision for the future of the church.
Desired Qualifications:
? Biblical Knowledge & Preaching: A deep, personal understanding of Scripture and a
commitment to sound, expository preaching.
? Leadership Experience: Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to lead a
congregation, including pastoral care, vision casting, and decision-making.
? Relational Skills: Ability to build genuine relationships with church members, staff, and
the community. A heart for outreach and service to others.
? Team-Oriented: A collaborative spirit with the ability to work well with other staff
members, Elders, and ministry leaders.
? Experience: A seasoned minister with experience in leading a restoration movement
congregation, teaching the Bible, and leading outreach efforts. Ministry experience in the
Restoration Movement Church highly preferred.
Personal Characteristics:
? Spiritual Gifts: A person who demonstrates spiritual maturity, integrity, and a servant’s
heart. A humble leader who seeks to glorify God in all things.
? Visionary & Growth-Oriented: A forward-thinking leader with a passion for helping the
church grow spiritually and numerically, while remaining rooted in biblical truth.
Benefits:
? Competitive salary and benefits package
? To be discussed and mutually agreed upon based on variables outlined above.
? A stable and debt-free church environment with great potential for growth
? The opportunity to lead a faithful and dedicated congregation in an area that is
welcoming and supportive
If you are a passionate, Bible-centered leader with a heart for preaching, teaching, and
outreach, we invite you to prayerfully consider joining our team as we seek to fulfill God’s
mission here in Tiffin, Ohio.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to search@cctiffin.org. We look
forward to hearing from you and exploring how God might use you to help us reach the people
of Tiffin and beyond with the message of the gospel
Christ’s Church at Tiffin began when two families, having moved to Tiffin in the late 1970’s, prayerfully discussed the need for an Independent Christian Church in the community. After some preliminary meetings and Bible studies the decision was made to start a new church, with the first official service held on September 28, 1980 at Krout Elementary School.
Our property was purchased in 1982. We moved into our building in November 1985. The fellowship hall was added in 1990 and the ministry annex added in 2004.
Many people have come and gone over the years – with lots of changes to staff, church programming, etc. – but about 200 people now call Christ’s Church their church home, with around 100 attending most Sunday mornings.
We are a non-denominational, self-governing church affiliated with the Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ – a fellowship of 6000 churches rooted in the Restoration Movement.
Restoration Movement churches trace their history to the early 1800’s, when there was a desire by some to disconnect from denominational ties and “restore the church” to it’s first century beliefs and practices as found in the Bible. This Christian unity
movement had three main goals:
1. The unity of God’s people,
2. Under the authority of God’s word,
3. To evangelize the world.
We are proud of our heritage and are committed to these ongoing goals. We are also proud of all we’ve experienced and accomplished in the past – and trust that the Lord will continue to lead us into the future.
