Snapshot
Denomination: The Sending Network
Weekly Attendance: 165
Location: Norwalk,IA
The Role: Lead Pastor
Meet Crossroads Church:
Crossroads Church has served the communities of South Des Moines, Carlisle, and Norwalk since 2003, emerging from a vision to reach the unchurched and connect them with God's love. Initially founded as Calvary Reformed Church in the 1960s, logistical challenges led to its relocation near Norwalk, where it became a mobile ministry before building a permanent facility in 2007. Crossroads is committed to community outreach, offering worship services, a preschool, and a free medical clinic, all centered on their mission to seek God, share lives, and serve the community. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, the church remains dedicated to its mission under the leadership of Interim Pastor Tom VandeBerg.
About the Lead Pastor:
The mission of Crossroads Church is "Inviting disconnected and busy generations to pursue real hope in Jesus together." We are eager to welcome a new Lead Pastor who has a heart for Jesus and a passion for preaching the Word of God.
Crossroads is located on a 20-acre campus near the city of Norwalk, Iowa, a rapidly developing community with a growth rate of more than 20% over the past five years, mostly through new families and new family housing. We have a high degree of commitment and focus on our local community.
The Lead Pastor's Responsibilities Include:
- Practice and model personal devotion and time alone with God so that ministry flows out of a vital relationship with God.
- Provide spiritual and pastoral leadership to the church through weekly teaching and preaching, monthly communion, and baptism upon request.
- Passionately embrace our recently adopted Crossroads Vision Frame to include the strategies and outcomes with the end goal of spiritual growth of the congregation.
- Provide spiritual support services, to include active calling, visitation, and counseling as appropriate.
- Officiate at weddings or funerals as requested.
- Lead new membership classes to promote growth.
- Oversee and evaluate Crossroads staff and its organization.
- Complete Human Resources activities. Including, but not limited to, weekly or bi-weekly 1:1s with staff as well as annual performance reviews.
- Lead Leadership Team meetings, to include agenda preparation and facilitation of discussions and decision-making.
- Maintain and develop community partnerships, such that the community recognizes you as the Lead Pastor of Crossroads Church.
- Work effectively with the Director of our Christian-based preschool located within our church building.
- Possess an understanding of financial and budget operations.
What You Bring:
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Lead Pastor:
- Prefer 5 years of Pastoral Ministry experience (e.g. leading or in ministry).
- Capable of overseeing church operations, delegating as needed, and handling a wide breadth of responsibility.
- Vibrant calling to develop disciple-makers who make other disciple-makers throughout the community.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with Crossroads congregation members.
- Value and support youth ministry, from infant through high school.
- Comfortable using multimedia technology in services.
- A team player with strong relational skills. Demonstrates evidence of a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and has spiritual maturity.
- Excitement for the opportunity to capitalize on a visionary opportunity God is providing…to significantly grow a smaller church in one of the most dynamic, fastest-growing areas in the country.
- Practice moral and financial integrity.
What it's Like to Live in Norwalk, IA:
Norwalk, Iowa, is a rapidly growing community that combines suburban convenience with small-town charm. Located less than 15 minutes from Des Moines, it attracts new residents with its excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. Known for being family-friendly, Norwalk offers diverse housing options and a thriving economy with increasing job opportunities. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, local events, and easy access to urban and rural areas, making Norwalk a vibrant and welcoming place to live.
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