Charis Community Church of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois is currently seeking a new lead pastor as our current pastor is being sent to plant a new church in the spring of 2023.

Charis was planted 15 years ago by a core group of believers with a burden for a gospel-centered, church planting, disciple-making ministry.   We are affiliated with the Acts 29 network and the Southern Baptist Convention.  Our average Sunday morning attendance is 180, and includes a vibrant ministry for children and youth.  Weekly discipleship occurs through our Gospel Community groups.

We are located in Central Illinois in a community which has a combined population of roughly 150,000.  It is home to two major universities; Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University, as well as a community college, and solid public and parochial school options.  Home to State Farm Insurance, Rivian Automotive, and two hospitals, we have a growing economy that offers diverse and well paying jobs. 

Our ideal candidate will have experience developing disciples and exhibit strong leadership qualities to work collaboratively with other elders, staff and ministry leaders.  He should demonstrate a strong emphasis on gospel-centered preaching and a willingness to promote church planting efforts.  The candidate will be in agreement with our affiliations, including Acts 29’s Five Distinctives, the Baptist Faith and Message, the Gospel Coalition’s Statement of Faith, and be willing to go through the Acts 29 assessment process.