Church Staffing
Senior Pastor Opportunity
Federated Church - Chagrin Falls, OH
The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls OH,, a vibrant, open and affirming UCC congregation with a long tradition of dynamic preaching, exceptional music, and extravagant welcome, seeks a full-time Senior Pastor following the retirement of our previous long-term leader. Competitive compensation package is available. We are searching to call a theologically progressive leader with at least a masters level degree from an accredited seminary.
We seek someone who is environmentally conscious, as evidenced by our partnerships in creation care and environmental justice initiatives; someone who delivers inspired, scripture-grounded preaching relevant to modern issues; exhibits relatability, humor, and vulnerability to foster authentic connections; and serves as a visionary collaborator, empowering lay leadership, strengthening family faith formation across all generations, expanding community outreach and response, and advancing interfaith and social justice outreach, guiding us toward a thriving future in God’s beloved community rooted in compassion and radical hospitality. Interested candidates can forward their professional profile and/or a resume with 3 references to Rev. Gregg Carlson gregg@convergenceus.org.
At Convergence, we believe excellent leadership is the key to congregational vitality. That is why we started Church Staffing Solutions with a team of talent management specialists to help your congregation find outstanding staff. We work collaboratively with your denominational office to identify candidates who would be a good fit for your congregation. We also work with pastors to find good congregations for future placement. Then we work with both of you to design a hiring and onboarding process that leads to a smooth, seamless transition.
We will be your partner to:
- Create a church profile that attracts the best leaders out there
- Craft a job description designed for today’s changing ministry needs and landscape
- Widen the scope of your search across denominational lines and beyond traditional ministry candidates
- Evaluate your candidates and deliver a manageable pool of the best for your search team to interview
- Discern the interview questions that will clarify your candidate's strengths and challenges
- Write a contract that is competitive, savvy, and fits your needs
- Coach the newly called pastor through the transition and new team building process