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Finding Our Next Shepherd

About Shiloh Church

Shiloh Church is an expression of God’s faithfulness built upon a history that spans three centuries. It all began with revival meetings at Three Springs – a spot that later became the Village of Shiloh in the Illinois territory. That revival gave birth to what is now Shiloh Church in 1807. From tents to log buildings to our 1875 brick chapel, this church has been a bulwark for Christianity since the exploration days of Lewis and Clark. 

Today, standing next and connected to our 1875 refurbished chapel is an expansive, modern addition completed in 2005. This addition includes a larger worship center and an educational wing. Our church has both contemporary and traditional worship services, children’s, youth and adult education classes, numerous mission and outreach ministries and serves the greater community as a preschool for children ages 2+. Shiloh Church anticipates and embraces future growth.

As it was in the early days when the American pioneers came  to draw near to God, Shiloh Church remains a Christ-centered church built upon a strong Wesleyan tradition. We are poised for a promising future as a place where people come to know and serve Jesus Christ.

About the Lead Pastor

The Lead Pastor serves Shiloh Church by translating the church’s vision of being the most faithful community of disciples, proclaiming and living God’s biblical truth to transform lives into action. You will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and leading all Christian programming for our congregants. The ideal candidate is a leader with strong adaptable leadership, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, bringing spiritual maturity and commitment to furthering the kingdom of God through a healthy, unified, and effective church body.

*Full lead pastoral duties to be assumed upon the current directing pastor’s retirement in the summer of 2027. A transitionary role of Associate Pastor with lead level compensation to be filled from the point of hire until the transition in 2027 is complete.

The Lead Pastor's responsibilities include:

Worship & Discipleship

  • Provide spiritual vision and direction appropriate to the current life of the church.
  • Preach the Word of God and oversee worship services.
  • Provide general pastoral duties including, but not limited to, conducting baptisms, leading communion, congregational care, weddings, and funerals.
  • Faithfully pass down the Apostolic faith as contained in the Scriptures.

Oversight &
Stewardship

  • Serve as the lead overseer of the church, staff, and volunteers, by vision, direction, and action.
  • Equip the staff and the church body for ministry through guidance, spiritual development, training, goal setting, evaluation, and leadership.
  • Provide leadership for financial funding of the life of the church.
  • Encourage care for the facilities and resources of the church and their proper usage.
  • Work to guard the health of the community from all threats, temporal and spiritual.
  • Report to the church Leadership Council.

Ministry &
Evangelism

  • Minister pastorally to the people of the congregation and community in times of need.
  • Provide a presence in the wider community as a spiritual leader and resource. 
  • Represent the church and the Gospel at community events.
  • Promote the work of Christ in the wider community and world.

What you bring:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for Lead Pastor.

  • Minimum 5 years of pastoral experience
  • Master of Divinity, preferred
    • Other equivalents considered 
  • Ordination, preferred
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills
  • Ability to manage staff
  • Ability to implement vision
  • A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to living a Christ-centered life
  • A genuine passion for helping people grow spiritually and develop a deeper relationship with Christ
  • Passionate about evangelism and living that out through your role and gifting
  • Exemplify and teach Christian values, morals, and beliefs in all aspects of life
  • Align with Shiloh Church’s Statement of Faith and Practices
Statement of Faith and Practices

What is it like to live in Shiloh, IL?

Shiloh, Illinois is a family friendly community located in St. Clair County. It offers a blend of a small-town feel and the convenience of big-city amenities.

Families benefit from affordable housing options, low crime rates, a good park system that includes two golf courses and well-regarded public schools. There are also several colleges and universities in the area as well as quality hospitals located nearby. Shiloh is the closest residential area to Scott Air Force base which is one of the largest employers in the area providing a richly diverse community.

Shiloh is located about 20 miles from St. Louis, MO using interstate 64, which runs along Shiloh’s northern city limits. Residents have easy access to St. Louis museums and performing arts venues, the Gateway Arch, professional sporting events, and fine dining. There is also public transportation via buses and MetroLink trains to downtown St. Louis. In addition, air travel is convenient with MidAmerica St. Louis Airport 10 minutes away and Lambert St. Louis International Airport 35 minutes away.

Overall, Shiloh is a quiet community with many urban conveniences enjoyed by all age groups. Shiloh is a great place to call home!

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