Senior Pastor – We are searching for a full-time senior pastor to shepherd our flock.
Its purpose shall be to promote the worship of God by the preaching of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ at home and abroad, trusting that as a result sinners shall be saved and believers edified.
Part of the GARBC fellowship
Membership – 50 active
Sunday Morning Worship Services 45-50
Sunday School 30 - 40
Discipleship Hour 25 -30
Families range from their 20’s but are predominantly 50 and over. The church is debt free. The economic cross section is generally middle class.
The church is located in Champion, Ohio, a rural community of just over 9,000 residents. Champion borders on the northern limits of the city of Warren. There is an Amish community located just to the northwest of Champion. We are about 50 miles southeast of Cleveland. The church is located within the Champion School District, recognized as a very good public school system.
Bible versions – Various, this has not been an issue in the church
Counseling philosophy – At the pastor’s discretion but Biblically based.
Education of children – Some in the church home school. There is no hard stance on Christian schools, home schooling or public schools. We have several public school employed and retired teachers in our congregation.
Congregational music – Mixed choruses and hymns
The church owns a parsonage that is located next to the church. The parsonage is a two story home and includes the following:
- Four bedrooms
- Two and one half baths
- Family room with fireplace
- Kitchen open to dining room
- Laundry room on first floor
- Partially finished basement
- Two car attached garage