Thank you for your interest in working with us at Cicero Christian Church (CCC). We are currently looking to hire a Senior Pastor. Learn more and apply below.

Meet Cicero Christian Church

We invite you to watch the video to learn more about Cicero Christian Church. This is how we introduce new people to our Cicerofam in our Intro to CCC Class.

About the Senior Pastor Role

The job description below is not all inclusive of the responsibilities of the position and other duties may be necessary or assigned. Completion of the aforementioned duties is more than one person can realistically complete with regularity, and adequate support will be available.

Core Responsibilities

• Preach: Prepare and deliver weekly sermon to the congregation. These messages should be Biblically sound, prayerfully prepared, and delivered in an appropriate manner which energizes the congregation. Advanced planning and communication of themes is preferred, and occasional guest speakers may be utilized.
•  Ministry Staff Development: Lead, direct and motivate the ministerial staff to fulfill the vision of Cicero Christian Church. Promote a culture of energy and excitement for this vision, not only among the ministerial staff, but also administrative staff, and the congregation as a whole.
• Leadership Team Development: Intentional time with elders, individually and as a group to build and maintain trust and stay in close communication.
• Vision Casting and Refreshing: Keep leaders and church family focused forward, moving in the direction of becoming the church God established CCC to be.
• Community Partnerships: Intentional time with community leaders, people of influence, looking for opportunities to partner in community betterment and seeking to open doors for the gospel.

• Discipleship Development: Equip, train and release men and women to be disciple makers who reproduce disciple makers.

Shared Responsibilities

•  Pastoral:  Visitation. Be available for calling on new and potential members; partner with elders and staff to visit the hospitalized and the homebound from the congregation on a case-by-case need, particularly those not under the care of a Micro Church.
• Pre-Counseling: Be available for counseling on a limited basis and be prepared to offer referrals to other counseling opportunities, both within and outside the Church.
• Weddings/Marriage Preparation

•  Funerals

Accountability

The Senior Pastor functions as an Elder and, like all other Elders and Staff, is accountable to the group of Elders who oversee the church. As is the case for all candidates for Eldership, in the first year the Senior Pastor serves as an Apprenticing Elder and, at the completion of one year, is affirmed by the group of Elders and fully assumes the role of Elder. 

Expectations

• Model the values of CCC:

• Embrace and encourage mutual accountability within the church family.
• Participate in or lead a micro church.
• Participate in or lead a discipleship group.
• Participate in “all hands on deck” outreach events.
• Spend, on average, 50 hours per week in ministry-related service.
• Take one spiritual retreat day per month.

• Take one 3-day spiritual retreat per year.

Living in Cicero, Indiana

Cicero, Indiana is a family-friendly, lakeside community that has something for the entire family. You'll find small town charm with all the urban offerings you'd be looking for including good food, live music, coffee shops, small business shopping, and community-wide events. Not to mention, outdoor activities like boating, kayaking, hiking, and more. And being located about an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Cicero is just a short drive to museums, the zoo, and the theatre.

Our community has several active organizations that sponsor events and activities including the Lights Over Morse Lake festival, a four-day celebration during the Fourth of July holiday. The Friends of the Park host a weekly farmer's market, bingo nights, holiday events, and more. Join the Hamilton North Public Library for programming for all ages. Not to mention, attending events sponsored by Hamilton Heights School Corporation, our local churches, and other nonprofits in the area. Or, get involved as a volunteer with a local organization, like the Friends of the Library, Mephibosheth Ministries, Angels' Attic, Hope Family Care Center, or Teach One to Lead One to name a few. 

Learn more about the Town of Cicero and discover for yourself why Cicero is "a friendly lakeside community".

Email us a copy of your resume to jobs@cicerochristianchurch.org.