LEAD PASTOR  position at

First Congregational Church in Hillsboro, Wisconsin

ABOUT OUR CHURCH

Located in the scenic “Driftless Region” of southwestern Wisconsin, the rural town of Hillsboro, WI. Is an active, thriving community. Many of our members at First Congregational Church serve in leadership, volunteer work, and community functions. We value our heritage as a community and as a church.  Our current building, dedicated in 1911 is an historic landmark on a prominent street corner.

Throughout our century-long history, we have endeavored to stay true to the faith of our fathers. In 1978 the Hillsboro Congregation voted to withdraw from the United Church of Christ and joined in membership with the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference–a rapidly growing denomination in the traditional Congregational heritage. Last year, 50 of our members signed the exact same Covenant statement that our founders signed in 1890. (View our church website for more information on our history.)

Our Sunday Worship services include Scripture Readings from the Lectionary, congregational singing of both contemporary songs and traditional hymns (accompanied by piano and organ), special music, Pastoral Prayer, Bible message, reciting the Apostles Creed, and the Lord’s Supper (2x/month).

PASTORAL REQUIREMENTS

Currently, we are in need of a pastor that will:

  • help us deepen our knowledge of God’s Word through solid, Biblical exposition
  • guide us in church growth, especially by adding young families to our congregation
  • patiently and graciously guide us in new paths, yet respect the old

We are seeking a full-time pastor who meets the following requirements:

  • He must be a mature Christian man who meets the qualifications established in 1 Tim 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 and demonstrates consistent godliness
  • Demonstrates a pastoral heart and love for people
  • Formal pastoral training: Seminary degree(s) ie. MDiv. Preferred
  • Experience: Pastoral/formal ministry experience preferred

Our Pastor would be required to do the following:

  • Give himself full-time to prayer and the study of God’s Word
  • Preach and expound God’s Word; Administer the ordinances
  • Share in the pastoral care of the congregation alongside the other leaders
  • Perform the marriage ceremony in accordance with the laws of God and of the state
  • Officiate at funerals
  • Act as an ex-officio member of committees and boards
  • Perform other general pastoral, constitutional, and Scriptural duties

HOW TO APPLY

Those interested should send an email including a cover letter, application form, personal testimony, and answers to our questionnaire to pastoral-candidates@fcchillsboro.com. We would also like a link or mp3 of sermons you have preached. Please include “Pastor Position” in the Subject Line.

Send all inquiries to Dennis Baldridge at pastoral-candidates@fcchillsboro.com.

For more information on our church, please visit https://fcchillsboro.com/

For more information on our community: https://datausa.io/profile/geo/hillsboro-wi/