Parkview Church in Iowa City, IA is looking for their next East Campus Pastor!
About the Church
Parkview Church, an Evangelical Free congregation in Iowa City, Iowa, has two distinct locations serving the unique needs of each neighborhood. The East Campus location resides in a racially and ethnically diverse community, providing tremendous opportunities for impact and growth. They are looking for their next Campus Pastor to lead the East Campus worshiping community to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the individuals and families there!
The Ideal Candidate
The new Campus Pastor will:
- Be an effective communicator, serving as the primary preacher for the campus
- Have a reputation for positive influence in the community
- Possess strong leadership and teaching gifts
- Have a pastoral heart for the campus and the community
- Navigate racial issues that may arise
- Have a deep passion for outreach ministry
- Maintain cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
- Make connections with strategic ministry partners in the city to collaborate and extend the mission of East Campus.
Because of the location of the campus and its history of ministry in a racially and ethnically diverse area, the ideal candidate should be interested in this kind of outreach ministry. A candidate who seems uninterested in outreach to the poor or insensitive to issues of racial or ethnic difference will not fit. This person will oversee the staff, preach regularly, and handle congregational care. Thus, the next campus pastor needs to be able to delegate and lead a team.
A Charming College Town
Iowa City, home to the University of Iowa, is a charming college town in the Midwest that boasts a strong sense of community and national recognition. The city thrives around the academic calendar and the University, with education and healthcare as dominant industries. Iowa City has outstanding schools, vibrant community involvement, and unmatched amenities at a reasonable cost. Families are particularly drawn to the city for its nationally ranked public schools and affordable, orthodox, and diverse private Christian schools. Moreover, Iowa Citians take pride in the city's walkability, its thriving food and coffee culture, as well as the accessibility and affordability of the arts scene.
Apply Now
Do you have a heart for multiethnic ministry? Do you desire to mobilize a worshiping community to be the hands and feet of Jesus to an underserved population? If this sounds like you, apply today!
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