Ministry Opportunity
Lead Pastor
First Church of the Open Bible
4990 Old Troy Pike – Dayton, OH 45424
“This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Lead Pastor to help guide First Church of the Open Bible into a new season of growth and fruitfulness. ”
Interested Applicants
Should submit the following attachments to Pastor Josh Grimes, the Regional Executive Director for Open Bible East, at pastorjosh@openbibleeast.org. by March 31, 2025.
Cover Letter: Write a heartfelt cover letter explaining why you are applying. Aim to convey your passion and sincerity.
Resume: Include your education, work experience, and personal background. Feel free to share insights about your family history.
Philosophy of Ministry: Describe how you envision ministry operating within the local church context.
Pastoral Applicant Questionnaire: Complete the provided questionnaire to share more about your qualifications.
Reference Letters: Obtain three letters of reference from individuals who are familiar with your ministry work.
Recent Family Photo: Include a recent photograph of your family.
Recent Sermons: Provide links to three recent sermons (video or audio format preferred). Aim for a variety of preaching styles, such as a topical sermon, a vision-based sermon, or a teaching-style sermon, but the choice is yours.
If you have any questions, need the Pastoral Applicant Questionnaire or would like some examples, you can contact Pastor Josh at pastorjosh@openbibleeast.org or 937-898-2864