Website Lakeside Hope Church of the Nazarene
Lakeside Hope Church of the Nazarene
Lakeview, Ohio
Pastoral Leader Search
Objective
Lakeside Hope is beginning the search for a new Pastoral Leader. Our community is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual who, as our lead Pastor, will embrace our mission and values, motivating and guiding us in our spiritual journey.
All interested candidates please email Andy Monnin, District Superintendent for the Northwestern Ohio District Church of the Nazarene, at andy.monnin@nwoteam.church
Understanding the Context
The Indian Lake area serves approximately 25,000-30,000 residents within a 10-mile radius. During peak summer weekends & holidays, the temporary population grows to over 100,000 due to the influx of seasonal residents, campers, and ‘tourists. Although there are several small stores and shops/restaurants in the area, Bellefontaine (15 min.) and Lima (25 min.) are easily accessible for more shopping/dining options. Indian Lake State Park is known for fishing, kayaking, camping, and boating. Also, walking/bike paths and beaches for summer enjoyment. Indian Lake Schools are 7 miles from the church. Within a 10-mile radius, there are an estimated 2,500-3,100 residents below the age of 18. This would provide a strong opportunity for a Family/Children’s Ministry. With an average household income of approximately $62,000 with 12.5% living below poverty level, there is a strong need for community-based ministries.
The Church
Our vision at Lakeside Hope is dedicated to sharing the hope we have in Jesus to reach, connect and serve every generation. We believe that intentional acts of service and faith create a ripple of hope that can bring spiritual renewal to our entire community. No gesture of love is too small to be used by God to change a life. As Christ moves in us, hope ripples through us!
We are excited to say Quest church of Russells Point, OH has merged with us, which brings our total worship attendance anywhere between 55-80 each week. Due to our location, we have some seasonal attendees, which alter those numbers during different times of the year. We have several ministries throughout the week, including; Men’s Group, Women’s Group, Children’s Ministry, Teen’s Ministry, Recovery Meetings, Sunday School, and Worship Service. We worship in a well-maintained 3,500-square-foot facility and look forward with hope to a new building in the near future. Our seven-acre property offers ample room for future projects and ministries. We offer two different areas for basketball, a walking path, a children’s playground, and a fairly new pavilion for community use. We are a friendly, engaging, very loving and generous congregation who is looking forward to welcoming a Lead Pastor who will be excited to join us and help us grow spiritually, along with aiding us in reaching a lost community for the Kingdom.
The Call
Lakeside Hope Church of the Nazarene seeks a pastor with a deep passion for ministry and a heart for the lost, the broken, and those who are in need of hope.
This leader will bring a missionary mindset, a shepherd’s heart, and the patience and commitment to make this Ohio community home. The church seeks a leader who can help discern and express God’s vision for its next season of ministry while building bridges to a broken and lost community.
This leader will:
- Be an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene or actively seeking ordination.
- Support the NWO District to establish strong, healthy growing congregations.
- Be compassionate, hospitable, and socially engaged, especially with those separated from the hope and love of Jesus.
- Initiate new opportunities with a mindset of “WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE”
- Practice faithful and diligent financial stewardship.
- Willing to step out, in faith, with the vision for the future.
- Be faithful in the command of Jesus by making disciples & developing leaders to share the gospel.
- Discern what others may not yet see and guide people toward God’s vision and will.
If you feel this may be God’s plan for you, please contact: Andy Monnin at andy.monnin@nwoteam.church
Want to take the next step?
If you feel this may be God’s plan for you, please contact Andy Monnin @ andy.monnin@nwoteam.church