Northside Church of Christ - Preaching Minister

Church: Northside Church of Christ

City/State: Bismarck, IL

Position: Preaching Minister

Sunday morning attendance: 20

Elders: 2

Contacts: Kerry Smith

Church email: northside199@gmail.com

About: The Northside Church of Christ is located in the small town of Bismarck in east central Illinois, near the IL/IN border. The Northside church has been established in the community for over 125 years, and owns the building built in 1998. The church’s outreach includes a local radio program, Facebook streaming of services and regular posts, and House to House Heart to Heart mailings.

To Apply: If interested in applying, please send the following materials via email at northsidechurch199@gmail.com : letter of interest/introduction, video file of sample sermon(s), complete resume of employment/education experience including three references regarding your preaching/church membership (include name, contact information, and relationship to the applicant). They also request a written response regarding how you would conduct your ministry to the local church and to the community. This may include approaches to sermons, use of time, congregational encouragement/support, community involvement/engagement, outreach or other areas you would like to share. They wish to grow and continue God’s work in this community. “We’ve been praying for God to prepare the right man for us and to prepare us for the right man. Could that be you?”

Job Expectations: Duties for the successful candidate include Bible preaching and teaching, church family support and community engagement. Further details will be discussed with the elders at the time of interview.

Date Posted: 9/15/25