Job Description
Job Description
Salary : TBD
Converge Heartland is a movement of churches seeking to bring Gospel transformation to every Heartland community through the starting and strengthening of churches. Converge Heartland is a district of Converge that includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Kansas City metro area. We are looking for a gifted and adventurous minister who senses a call to be a church planter willing to start a church in Tulsa, OK.
Often referred to as The Oil Capital of the World, Tulsa and its surrounding area boast a population of over 1 million people. Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma and growing by .2% annually. Tulsa has increased by approximately 22,000 people in the last decade. We are looking for someone who senses a call to the Tulsa Metroplex to plant a church that brings Gospel transformation to the people of Tulsa and the surrounding area.
Character
- Grit and tenacity to faithfully pursue the calling to plant a church
- A willingness to learn from other planters and their culture to plant wisely
- A desire to embrace and work alongside other pastors / churches who dont share the same secondary doctrines
Competency
Have to be able to fundraise both within and outside the churchBe able to recruit people to the mission of the churchBe able to form strategic partnerships with other churchesBe able to plan and run a business / board meetingMinimum three years of ministry / leadership experienceWe highly prefer some completion of post-secondary educationBe proficient in evangelism skillsChemistry
Doctrinal alignment with Converge and the Converge Heartland DistrictA desire to connect with the Converge Heartland and Converge NationalA willingness to work within a team structureA desire to be coached and trainedCalling
A strong desire to see the lost come to JesusDeep love and burden for the people in TulsaDesire to reach their city, but also a willingness for multiplying more churches and developing leaders / pastors / plantersHave the backing of a local church (can be outside of Converge, but Converge friendly)A desire to attend and submit to the results of the Converge Church Planting Assessment Center