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DENOMINATION: NON
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 150-180
Meet Ovid Community Church
OUR STORY:
Ovid Community Church is a Christ-centered, Bible-teaching church located in Madison County, nestled between Pendleton and Anderson. From its origins as a near-empty building that trustees were forced to sell, Ovid Community Church has a rich history defined by faith and perseverance against the odds. Early leaders and congregants faced immense challenges, including the threat of foreclosure, yet they moved forward to establish what would become a thriving spiritual and community hub. This legacy of determination fueled significant growth, leading to the expansion from a simple frame building to a modern complex including a new sanctuary, a memorial youth center, and a Christian education facility. Rooted in a 150-year story of community service and unwavering faith, the church stands as a testament to what a dedicated group of people can achieve for the glory of God. Today, this vibrant congregation welcomes an average of 150-200 people on any given Sunday, continuing a 150-year story of community, outreach, and unwavering faith in God's provision.
OUR PASSION: "NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE..."
Our heart is captured by our simple but powerful motto: “No matter who you are, where you’ve been, or what you’ve done. Because of what Christ has done, you are welcome here.”
OUR VISION: MOVING PEOPLE FROM DISTANT TO DEDICATED
As a church, we are committed to helping people move from distant to dedicated followers of Jesus. We strive to create a welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds can experience the hope of the Gospel.
About the NEXT GEN PASTOR ROLE:
The NEXT GEN Pastor will serve full-time, providing leadership for both children’s and student ministries while engaging parents in the discipleship process. This role focuses on creating a small-group discipleship culture in all areas of family ministry. This pastor will directly lead one ministry area (children or youth) while overseeing volunteers and leaders in the other. The role requires a shepherd’s heart, strong relational skills, and the ability to develop leaders who disciple the next generation.
Prayerful Expectations
The NEXT GEN Pastor’s responsibilities include:
Lead, equip, and disciple volunteers for children’s and student ministries
Create a culture of small-group discipleship for kids, students, and families.
Oversee weekly programming while fostering intentional discipleship environments.
Develop strategies to engage parents as spiritual leaders in the home.
Provide pastoral care and mentorship to students, parents, and volunteers.
Collaborate with church staff to integrate family ministry into the whole church.
Assist with church-wide events, outreach efforts, and seasonal ministries.
What you bring:
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the NEXT GEN Pastor role:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in church ministry leadership (preferred).
A bachelor’s degree in ministry or a related field (preferred).
Ability to lead one ministry directly (youth or children) while overseeing the other.
Skills in team building, leadership development, and conflict resolution.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Personal Characteristics and Qualifications
A growing and mature relationship with Jesus Christ.
A passion for discipling children, students, and families.
Emotional awareness, humility, a hunger to grow, and people smarts.
A person of integrity who has a good reputation with those inside and outside of the church.
A self-motivated person that is dependable and can work collaboratively on a team.
In agreement with the doctrine and beliefs of Ovid Community Church.
Oversight and execution of small groups:
Designs practical onramps and systems to help kids and students move from visiting to belonging and growing by:
Developing a systematic and effective effort to integrate kid’s and student’s small groups into midweek and weekend environments.
Overseeing information and tracking small group participants and leaders.
Actively encouraging small group leaders to connect with families and kids during the week (visiting, coaching, discipling, etc.).
Providing opportunities for kids and students to discover their unique purpose and begin developing their talents and abilities.
Planning and leading gatherings for students & Children.
Offering small group leaders curriculum, coaching materials, and creative approaches to small group ministry.
Implementing a strategy to equip parents to help their kids take their next steps toward Christ.
Designing kids and student outreach efforts at OCC.
Why Ovid Community Church?
Living in the Anderson/Pendleton area offers the best of both worlds: the peace and charm of small-town, rural life combined with easy access to big-city amenities. Here, you can enjoy a slower pace of life, with minimal traffic and a strong sense of community where neighbors know and support one another. The landscape is marked by open fields and a quiet, country atmosphere that provides a peaceful setting for raising a family.
At the same time, you are only a 30-minute drive from the northern suburbs of Indianapolis and Hamilton County, which offer world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether it's catching a Colts game, enjoying a concert, or exploring new restaurants, the excitement of the city is never far away. This unique location allows you to build deep roots in a close-knit local church and community while still taking advantage of all that a major metropolitan area has to offer.At Ovid Community Church, we embrace creativity, innovation, and growth. We value initiative, resilience, drive, passion, and humility in our team members. Join a church family that is focused on helping people move from distant to dedicated in their faith, while making a meaningful impact in the local community.
How to Apply: If this description resonates with your heart and experience and you feel called to be our NEXT GEN PASTOR and be a part of what God is doing at OCC, we invite you to apply. Please fill out our application form and submit your resume to jobs@ovidchurch.com. We can’t wait to connect with you!
OFFICE
Mon-Thursday 9-2
Closed Fri.-Sun.
CONTACT
Office: (765)-642-0551
24hr Prayer - Text keyword "Pray" to +1(833)428-2754
Email: info@ovidchurch.com
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