The Innovative Minister will design and lead sustainable ministries that engage both disciples and seekers in Christ-centered communities across in-person, online, and hybrid settings. They will also develop emerging leaders, integrate generosity and stewardship into formation, and provide leadership at key mission center gatherings.

Position Description

Open until Friday, 22 May 2026

Employer

Eastern Great Lakes USA Mission Center

Remote Eligibility

Yes, the position is remote eligible.

Remote Location

The Innovative Minister must reside within the Eastern Great Lakes USA Mission Center.

Required Language(s)

English

Education Requirements

Master's Degree Preferred (Seminary Educated), Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Required/Desired

3-5 Years Experience

Immediate Supervisor

Eastern Great Lakes Mission Center President of Record

Employment Status

40+ hours/week

Summary of Position

The Innovative Minister will expand upon traditional offerings by designing, implementing and leading sustainable ministries that bring disciples and seekers into Christ-centered communities (in-person, online, and hybrid) throughout the Eastern Great Lakes Mission Center. They will also be instrumental in integrating leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders & principles of generosity into lesson plans to promote whole-life stewardship and discipleship formation. In addition to the above, the Innovative Minister will support Eastern Great Lakes Mission Center gatherings by assuming leadership and/or primary roles multiple times per year.

Essential Functions

1. Currently resides, or willing to relocate, to the Eastern Great Lakes Mission Center
2. Expands the Community of Christ's ministerial footprint by designing, implementing, and leading ministries outside congregational worship, focusing on communities beyond the horizon of traditional ministry
3. Integrates principles of generosity to inspire and promote whole-life stewardship into ministry objectives
4. Empowers and develops leaders for grassroots impact
5. Assumes Eastern Great Lakes Mission Center leadership roles multiple times per year including, but not limited to, mission center conferences, retreats, and campground ministries 
6. Writes articles for Eastern Great Lakes Mission Center correspondence including Weekly Updates, social media, and our local publication, "The Beacon"
7. Provides quarterly updates to congregational leaders about completed and upcoming ministry gatherings 
8. Meets with Mission Center Leadership monthly to discuss trends, needs, and emerging opportunities for Christ-centered ministries

Required Competencies/Skills

1. Currently serving as member of the Melchizedek Priesthood in Community of Christ
2. Passionate about non-traditional ministries
3. Experienced with Young Adult/Young Family and Campground Ministry
4. Exceptional ability to integrate Community of Christ Identity, Mission, Message and Beliefs with technology and social media
5. Willingness to respond to and lead missional opportunities and trends throughout the Eastern Great Lakes Mission Center

Desired Competencies/Skills

1. Skilled Listener
2. Self-Motivated
3. Excellent Writer
4. Critical Thinker
5. Creative Mindset

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

Yes

Overtime Status

Exempt

Application Instructions

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three references to Ryan Pitt by 22 May 2026.