Senior Pastor Search

Thank you for your interest in the search for our next Senior Pastor. Below, you will find two tabs: one for our GCC family to find updates from our Pastoral Search Committee as they become available as well as prayer requests, and another for any potential applicants to find out more information about the position and to apply. Whether you are an applicant or a member of our congregation, if you have any questions at all for us, please click the button below to contact the Pastoral Search Committee.



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Apply For the Position

Applicants

Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Senior Pastor of Gurnee Community Church. Below you will find links to more information about the position as well as information about our church and community. You will also find the link to begin the application process, which will direct you to a fill-in form where you can also attach your resume/cv and cover letter. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact the Pastoral Search Committee by using the "contact us" button at the top of this page.  

  • To read a basic overview of the position and a list of qualities for the ideal candidate, click here.

  • Click here to be directed to the official job description

  • To find out more about the culture of Gurnee Community Church and the demographics of our surrounding community, click here. 

    To be directed to our statement of faith, please click here. 

  • To apply for the position and send us a copy of your resume/cv, click here

Updates for the Congregation


    • Thank you so much to those of you who attended our Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, August 25th. It was great to hear your feedback and questions! Please remember that you are always welcome to contact our search committee using the "contact us" button above. 
    • Our job application is now live! Please direct any referrals you may have to this page on our website where they can learn more about the position and about how to apply.
  • Please join us in continued prayer for...

    • The members of the search committee: that they would be guided by the Holy Spirit, open to God's plan for GCC's future, and that they would persevere in this process with respect, wisdom, discernment, humility, and faithfulness. 
    • Pastor Chris and his family: that they would experience God's peace through this transition
    • The staff: that they would experience God's love and care in a special way through this transition and they they would be guided in unity throughout these changes.
    • GCC: that as a church family, we would be brought together in unity and that together we would listen attentively for God's guidance and trust in His goodness and faithfulness through this transition.
    • The candidates who apply for the position of Senior Pastor: Pray that they would be attentive to God's leading and that they would be helped by the Holy Spirit to discern whether or not this position here at GCC is the next step of faithfulness to which God is calling them. 
    • Our future Senior Pastor: Pray that God would be preparing their heart even now for the work He is calling them to do here at GCC. Pray for God's protection and provision for them through this transition. 

Pastoral Search Committee Members



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