Lead Pastor The Bridge Church Lima Lima, OH, United States of America Preaching/
Ozark Christian College, Lima, OH, United States
Overview
The Bridge church was established in 2019 to be a welcoming church for people who might not feel comfortable in a traditional church setting, with the desire to be a place for people who are not perfect. Our vision is to reach the community with the unchanging message of hope found in a personal relationship with Jesus. The leadership seeks to focus this vision on serving young adults and to partner with leaders who are passionate about connecting with young adults and drawing them into relationship with Jesus.
About the Position
Position: Lead Pastor (full-time or part-time) of The Bridge Church. The Lead Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader, teacher, and provide vision, pastoral care, and leadership in alignment with our mission and values. The Bridge uses a Collaborative Ministry Model, made up of a team sharing pulpit and ministry responsibilities. This model is based on the five-fold ministries as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-13, with each individual operating within their gifting. The first step is to hire a Lead Pastor. Lead Pastor Salary: $30,000 - $40,000.
Position Description
The Lead Pastor would share ministry responsibilities and coordinate areas of ministry within the five-fold ministry framework, working with a group of ministers and our worship director. In addition to coordinating pulpit ministry, the Lead Pastor would serve as an administrator, working with the established leadership and ministry teams at The Bridge Church.
Primary Responsibilities
Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement the vision and mission of The Bridge Church.
Preach and teach the Word of God by doing original work.
Provide spiritual leadership and direction for the church.
Lead and mentor paid church staff and volunteer ministry leaders.
Coordinate ministry with the Director of Worship.
Administer Communion and Baptism.
Represent the church in the local community through various civic and/or spiritual organizations.
Shepherd the congregation through prayer, counseling, and visitation personally or as directed to other capable leaders (hospital, nursing home or in-home visits).
Position Details
Position Name: Lead Pastor
Position Location: Lima, OH, United States of America
Position Start Date: 2026-01-27
Position Ministry Type: Preaching/Senior
Position Employment Type: Full-time
How to Apply
Please submit the following to Luke Taviano at coachtaviano@gmail.com: Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement of Faith, Philosophy of Ministry, Three (3) Ministry References. Contact: Luke Taviano
Email: coachtaviano@gmail.com
Phone: (419) 905-5698
Luke Taviano, Pastoral Search Committee Lead (419) 905-5698, coachtaviano@gmail.com, 2760 E. Bluelick Rd., Lima, OH, United States of America
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The Bridge church was established in 2019 to be a welcoming church for people who might not feel comfortable in a traditional church setting, with the desire to be a place for people who are not perfect. Our vision is to reach the community with the unchanging message of hope found in a personal relationship with Jesus. The leadership seeks to focus this vision on serving young adults and to partner with leaders who are passionate about connecting with young adults and drawing them into relationship with Jesus.
About the Position
Position: Lead Pastor (full-time or part-time) of The Bridge Church. The Lead Pastor will serve as the primary spiritual leader, teacher, and provide vision, pastoral care, and leadership in alignment with our mission and values. The Bridge uses a Collaborative Ministry Model, made up of a team sharing pulpit and ministry responsibilities. This model is based on the five-fold ministries as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-13, with each individual operating within their gifting. The first step is to hire a Lead Pastor. Lead Pastor Salary: $30,000 - $40,000.
Position Description
The Lead Pastor would share ministry responsibilities and coordinate areas of ministry within the five-fold ministry framework, working with a group of ministers and our worship director. In addition to coordinating pulpit ministry, the Lead Pastor would serve as an administrator, working with the established leadership and ministry teams at The Bridge Church.
Primary Responsibilities
Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement the vision and mission of The Bridge Church.
Preach and teach the Word of God by doing original work.
Provide spiritual leadership and direction for the church.
Lead and mentor paid church staff and volunteer ministry leaders.
Coordinate ministry with the Director of Worship.
Administer Communion and Baptism.
Represent the church in the local community through various civic and/or spiritual organizations.
Shepherd the congregation through prayer, counseling, and visitation personally or as directed to other capable leaders (hospital, nursing home or in-home visits).
Position Details
Position Name: Lead Pastor
Position Location: Lima, OH, United States of America
Position Start Date: 2026-01-27
Position Ministry Type: Preaching/Senior
Position Employment Type: Full-time
How to Apply
Please submit the following to Luke Taviano at coachtaviano@gmail.com: Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement of Faith, Philosophy of Ministry, Three (3) Ministry References. Contact: Luke Taviano
Email: coachtaviano@gmail.com
Phone: (419) 905-5698
Luke Taviano, Pastoral Search Committee Lead (419) 905-5698, coachtaviano@gmail.com, 2760 E. Bluelick Rd., Lima, OH, United States of America
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