Lead Pastor
South Shores Christian Church
About the Organization
Organization Description
South Shores Christian Church is an independent Christian Church rooted in the Restoration Movement (Stone-Campbell tradition), located in Decatur, Illinois[cite. Guided by our mission to help people find and follow Jesus, we are a warm, welcoming congregation committed to community service, authentic fellowship, and making disciples through relational environments. We partner together to cultivate vibrant spiritual growth, biblical teaching, and local and global outreach.
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Organization Name
South Shores Christian Church
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Organization Location
Decatur, IL, United States of America
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Number of Employees
1-3
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Average Weekly Church Attendance
75
About the Position
Position Description
Position: Lead Pastor Location: Decatur, IL (South Shores Christian Church) Affiliation: Independent Christian Church / Restoration Movement.
Key Role Responsibilities:
- Preaching & Teaching: Deliver Christ-centered weekly sermons, lead small groups/Sunday School, and serve as the congregation's primary theological guide.
- Visionary Leadership: Partner with Elders on long-term strategy, direct administrative priorities, and equip ministry leaders/staff.
- Pastoral Care: Shepherds the church family with grace, prayer, and presence during times of celebration and crisis.
- Outreach: Lead evangelism efforts to reach the Decatur community and beyond with the gospel.
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Position Name
Lead Pastor
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Position Location
Decatur, IL, United States of America
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Position Start Date
2026-09-19 00:00:00
Position Ministry Type
- Executive/Administrative
Position Employment Type
- Full-time
Applicant Next Steps
Application Review: Applications are reviewed continuously as received.Initial Conversation: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and sermon review
Lead Pastor
Drew Robinson
Communications Coordinator