Lead Minister

Minerva First Christian Church

Minerva, OH

Senior Leadership
Full-Time

Seeking God’s Kingdom First, Minerva FCC has been a church that longs to reach the lost in the community of Minerva for over 200 years. We are a non-denominational independent Christian Church located in the village of Minerva, about a half hour from Canton, OH.

First Christian Church of Minerva is seeking a full time Lead Minister with solid biblical doctrine with Restoration Movement theology. We place great emphasis on preaching, teaching, and leading. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to preach God’s Word in a way that applies to people today, as well as uphold the truths of Scripture. Strong leadership skills are essential in coming alongside our current 5 elders(Lead Minister is also considered an elder) in order to lead our congregation into the future for the furthering of God’s Kingdom in Minerva.

MFCC has excellent facilities with a main sanctuary, offices, chapel, classrooms, gymnasium, and education wing. Our Church also houses Minerva Area Christian School which has recently grown to about 130 students, preschool through 8th grade. We also have an Associate/Youth Minister on staff that you would work alongside with who leads a variety of youth activities for all ages.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please feel free to reach out to the church with any questions that you may have. If you would like to formally apply please email a resume, cover letter, a philosophy of ministry statement, any links to sermons that you may have, and detailed answers to the questionnaire below to the Eldership of Minerva FCC at the following email addresses listed below:

Dave Bush, Chairman of the Elders: [email protected] 
Bruce Doppelheuer: [email protected] 
Zach Long, Associate/Youth Minister: [email protected] 
Nate Oberly: [email protected] 
Jordan Vert: [email protected] 

Questionnaire: 
1. What are the steps of salvation? 
2. What are your beliefs on baptism? 
3. What is your view on free will? 
4. Can a person lose their salvation?

Thank you for taking the time to give us your info and answer these questions, we greatly appreciate it! We look forward to your responses.


Applications due by Aug 25, 2024.

Minerva First Christian Church

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