Lead Minister

Cross Creek Church

Jamestown, KY

Senior Leadership
Full-Time
30-50k
Posted on 8/18/2026

Cross Creek Church in Jamestown, Kentucky, is prayerfully seeking a Christ-centered and mission-minded Lead Minister excited about relational discipleship, teaching the Word, and engaging the community.

This role is a natural fit for those with theological training from an accredited seminary or university with a heart for Restoration Movement theology, congregational ministry, and church growth. With our founding minister recently retired due to health reasons, we are seeking a leader who wants to help shape the next chapter of this congregation’s ministry. Open to new or recent graduates, this is a unique opportunity to step into a supportive, ready-to-grow congregation that supports ongoing development opportunities for our new minister to continue to grow spiritually and professionally. 

Ideal Candidates Will:

  • Preach and teach with biblical depth and practical relevance, committed to Biblical authority
  • Enjoy building relationships across generations, showing their love for Jesus by loving people
  • Work alongside elders, leadership board, ministry team volunteers, and administrative staff
  • Approach ministry with humility, creativity, and teamwork
  • Continue a community presence of the church beyond the walls of the physical building with engagement activities and programs
  • Inspire and motivate members to use their gifts and talents for God and the betterment of the church
  • Undergo and pass standard criminal and child protection background checks 

Ministry Responsibilities Include:

  • Weekly preaching, invitation, and communion.
  • Pastoral care
  • Local outreach
  • Ministry development
  • Weddings/funerals
  • Engaging with both church and community.

Why Consider This Role?

  • Supportive and unified leadership and congregation
  • Community hungry for authentic relationships and spiritual growth
  • Beautiful, affordable rural community near Lake Cumberland
  • High tourism area offering unique outreach opportunities
  • Opportunity to start ministries, not just maintain existing
  • Land with room to grow 

Compensation:

Package of $30,000–$50,000 depending on experience/needs, including salary, housing allowance, and health considerations, in a safe and affordable community.

Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] . Please include what led you to ministry and your vision as a minister, as well as sermon links if available. 

  • Location

    Jamestown, KY