First Christian Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC is in search of our next Lead Minister who will help lead us in our desire to connect people with Christ and to one another. First Christian Church has an average worship attendance in person of approximately 200, as well as those that join us via Facebook, our website, and church app. This is a great opportunity to join an established, healthy staff including a full-time church administrator, full-time youth minister, part-time director of children’s ministries, and part-time director of worship. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a love for the Lord, a desire to grow both spiritually and professionally, a love for people, a love for teaching and preaching God’s Word, and a desire to embrace our local culture and community. This candidate will demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit and have the qualities listed in 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9. The candidate should have some experience leading a church staff.
Roanoke Rapids is located just off of I-95 in a semi-rural community of approximately 14,000 people. With the beautiful Roanoke River, Roanoke Rapids Lake, and Lake Gaston in our backyard, outdoor activities abound. We are approximately a 1 hour 15 minutes from Raleigh, NC, Greenville, NC, and Richmond, VA. Therefore, great medical facilities, shopping, entertainment, and amenities are within easy driving distance. We are within driving distance of the world-renowned beaches of the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the beautiful mountains of both North Carolina and Virginia. Go to https://www.visithalifax.com to learn more about our community.
