Senior Pastor

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 750

Meet Pathways Church

Pathways Church was launched In 1994 in Appleton, WI. Initially, the church was named Integrity Christian Center and began with a mission to connect people to God, each other, and those outside the church. The services were seeker-focused, and attendees were encouraged to join small groups to gain a deeper relationship with God and each other.

From a modest beginning of approximately 300 people, God continued to grow the church. As word spread and God blessed, the congregation grew to around 700 people. The involvement of Integrity Christian Center in the local community became impactful and relevant. God was at work.

As Integrity Christian Center continued to grow, it became obvious that they were outgrowing their facilities. Around 2001, Integrity began looking for new facilities to accommodate the growth. God’s hand was again directing them, and they moved into their current facility.

With that move, the church was rebranded with a new name: Pathways Church. Their new mission statement remained similar but was now “We exist to lead others into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ”. Today, Pathways Church continues to grow by reaching new people for Jesus, and they play a significant part in God’s work in the Fox River Valley.

About the Senior Pastor

The Senior Pastor for Pathways Church is the primary weekend communicator and is responsible for the vision, operations, and congregational life of the church. This role works in partnership with the Executive Director to develop and execute ministry through staff leads, team leads, and the church body to glorify God and accomplish the mission of leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Senior Pastor’s responsibilities include:

The Senior Pastor for Pathways Church must demonstrate gifting, calling, and passion in order to lead through these principles and guidelines.

• Preacher and Teacher
  • Preaches 40+ times annually
  • Will build a team of speakers
• Visionary and Strategist
  • Seeks God for vision and works with the Elder Board and the Executive Director to empower and equip the staff and congregation to reach and disciple increasing numbers of people.
  • The structure of Pathways Church allows the Senior Pastor to focus more on vision and strategy, while the Executive Director executes the implementation through the staff.
• Architect and Keeper of Culture
  • Develops, sets, shapes, and holds accountable the organizational and operational values of Pathways Church by which staff and congregation make decisions and model behaviors.
  • Pastor and Friend
• Love God’s people. Seek to disciple, counsel, care for and model what it means to be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. Approach this role authentically with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
• Working Relationships
• Accountability: The Senior Pastor is directly accountable to the Elder Board of Pathways Church.
  • The Senior Pastor is also accountable for all official and functional practices and policies of Pathways Church.
• Cooperation: The Senior Pastor is expected to work within the mutual cooperative actions and attitudes of staff, lay leaders, and the congregation of Pathways Church.
• Commitment: To God and to the mission, vision, and values of Pathways Church.
• Biblical Accountability: The Senior Pastor is held to the standards outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Senior Pastor:

Education and experience

• Master’s Degree with an emphasis on Theology (MDIV preferred)
• 5-7 years of ministry leadership with ever-increasing responsibility
• Aligned theological beliefs.

Personal characteristics and qualifications

• Strong ability to speak publicly and engage large audiences.
• Ability to guide a church congregation in matters of faith, ensuring the spiritual well-being of members.
• Understanding of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and demonstrated ability to live in this capacity.
• Strong desire to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus.
• Genuine desire to serve God and maintain the grace-filled, authentic community.
• Forward-thinking, innovative, and culturally adept.
• Display a sense of authenticity, vulnerability, and humor.
• Ability to establish meaningful relationships.
• Strong emotional well-being.
• Proven track record of creating a culture of healing and acceptance focused on customer service, loyalty, and retention.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a multimillion-dollar budget.
• Proven ability to create and implement a strategic plan.

What it’s like to live in Appleton, WI

Appleton, Wisconsin, is a place where friendly folks greet you on tree-lined streets, a vibrant arts scene fills the air, and the cost of living allows you to truly enjoy life. Families thrive here, thanks to highly-ranked schools, safe neighborhoods, and attractions like the Building For Kids Children’s Museum. Whether you’re enjoying outdoor adventures at the Badger Sports Park or cozying up indoors during the snowy winters, Appleton provides a welcoming and affordable haven with a strong sense of community. With a diverse economy offering ample job opportunities and the convenience of Appleton International Airport, this city blends small-town charm with big-city amenities, making it a truly exceptional place to call home.