About First Evangelical Church
First Evangelical Church, located in Memphis, Tennessee was organized in 1935 and currently welcomes about 600 worshipers on a Sunday morning. First Evan is known for its depth of preaching and has a heart for and a strong track record of investment in global missions. Since August 2021, First Evan has been working through a health assessment in cooperation with Interim Pastor Ministries and is now ready to welcome its next senior pastor. This man will be responsible for preaching the Word, vision casting and shepherding the congregation and staff.
Big Picture
Calling - He has the heart of a shepherd.
Character - He is an exemplary servant of Christ.
Experience - He is an effective leader and teacher of God’s Word.
Education - He is well trained to minister God’s truth.
Age - He connects well with all generations in every stage of their journey to and with Christ.
Mission Driven - He is all-in with the Great Commission.
What he will be doing:
- Preaching God’s Word: Faithfully teach, rebuke, and exhort the congregation in both word and example toward spiritual growth and the accomplishment of the mission.
- Shepherding Staff: Provide engaged and energizing shepherding of all senior staff toward spiritual health and mission effectiveness. Build a thriving ministry community.
- Vision Casting: Coordinate the efforts of the ministries (organized ministries) of the church toward the effective accomplishment of the mission.
- Partner with Elders: Together with the elders, shepherd the flock toward spiritual health and ministry effectiveness (organic ministry). Assist the elders in affirming core doctrine, addressing theological issues, and affirming the overall vision and mission of the church.
Skills he will have:
He will have previous, proven experience as a lead staff member of an effective church team and lead teacher of a congregation.
He will have a M.Div. or equivalent from an evangelical seminary.
How to Apply:
Go to https://www.firstevan.org/what-we-believe to confirm your whole-hearted agreement with the Mission and Statement of Faith of First Evan.
Send a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) statement of faith and (4) sermon links to SPSearch@firstevan.org.