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Vision: "We are a loving and authentic Christ-centered family bringing hope, freedom, and purpose to our local and global community!" For more details, visit our website at https://rochesterchristian.com .

History: Rochester Christian Church has served the Lord and the community since 1876. The church has overcome challenges, including fires that destroyed previous buildings in 1916 and 1947. The current church building was dedicated in 1955, with expansions in 1970, 1980, and 2001. In 2026, RCC will celebrate its 150th anniversary, marking a milestone in its ongoing service to the community.

Rochester Community: Rochester, Illinois, is located seven miles southeast of Springfield and has a population of approximately 3,899 as of 2023. The village is within Sangamon County and is served by the Rochester Community Unit School District 3A, which includes an elementary, intermediate, junior high, and high school. The area features parks, local businesses, and the Lost Bridge Trail, a five-mile recreational path along a former railbed. For more information about Rochester, visit: Village of Rochester.

Staff: RCC currently employs 7 full-time ministers, program directors, and administrative staff and 2 part-time. RCC remains committed to missions, local outreach, community involvement, baptisms, and discipleship while preparing for future ministry opportunities.

Rochester Christian Church is seeking a Lead Pastor — or a developing leader with Lead Pastor potential — to help guide, teach, and shepherd our congregation into its next season of ministry.

This opportunity is part of a unique and growing Shared Ministry partnership with South Fork Church of Christ — two healthy, independent congregations located in the same community, working together to strengthen each other, share leadership resources, and expand Kingdom impact in our area. While both churches maintain their own leadership, finances, and local identity, our partnership allows for collaboration in areas like teaching, discipleship, and outreach, helping both congregations thrive. We also envision the Shared Ministries opportunities to continue to expand for Kingdom impact.

For the right candidate, this could be a direct transition into the Lead Pastor role. Alternatively, for an emerging leader who senses a call to Lead Pastor ministry but desires further development, this opportunity offers a clear pathway to grow into that role within a supportive, team-oriented environment.