Chesterfield Community Church of God: Senior Pastor Search

Mission: Know Christ • Grow in Christ • Care as Christ • Share Christ Unconditionally

Pastoral Profile
Chesterfield Community Church of God is prayerfully seeking a spiritually mature, biblically grounded, and visionary Senior Pastor to lead the congregation into its next season of ministry. We seek a pastor who loves Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, faithfully teaches and applies God’s Word, and demonstrates Christ-like character, integrity, humility, emotional maturity, and a genuine shepherd’s heart. The pastor will provide spiritual and visionary leadership while working collaboratively with the Board of Elders, staff, and ministry leaders; develop and equip leaders and volunteers; strengthen discipleship across generations; and build unity while honoring the church’s heritage. A strong candidate will have pastoral leadership and preaching experience, sound biblical knowledge, effective communication and organizational skills, and an appreciation for the theology and heritage of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).

Church History & Identity
Founded on October 17, 1957, Chesterfield Community Church of God is a welcoming, multigenerational congregation rooted in Scripture and committed to making disciples. As part of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana), the church values biblical authority, authentic Christian fellowship, prayer, discipleship, compassionate pastoral care, and service to others. Since returning to a traditional, Scripture-centered worship format in 2021, the congregation has experienced renewed growth, strengthened finances, and significant facility improvements. The campus is debt-free, well maintained, and positioned for future ministry. Worship is traditional, Christ-centered, and Scripture-focused, featuring hymn-based congregational worship, prayer, Scripture reading, and biblical expository preaching.

Community
Located in Chesterfield, Indiana, the church serves a broad region throughout Madison and Delaware Counties. Although situated in a community of approximately 3,000 residents, many members travel from Anderson, Alexandria, Muncie, and surrounding communities because of the church’s biblical teaching, traditional worship, and welcoming fellowship. Chesterfield offers small-town living with convenient access to Anderson, Muncie, and the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area. The church sees a significant opportunity to strengthen families, reach younger generations, serve neighbors, and expand its Gospel influence throughout the greater Anderson and Chesterfield communities.

Qualifications:
▪Pastoral License or Ordained in the Church of God Anderson, Indiana.
▪Seminary Degree or equivalent theological training
▪Demonstrated experience in pastoral leadership, preaching, discipleship, visitation and team development
▪Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
▪Committed to continual spiritual and leadership growth.

Contact Cecelia Dickey at grannyd721@gmail.com and/or Robert Hazen at rhazen701@gmail.com