Overview:  This is a ministry position in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans where we’ve been located for the past 90 years.  Like other large cities we have experienced gentrification in our neighborhood entailing a pivot in our ministries.  This position will help the congregation seek out what God is doing in our city and how we can join Him in that redemptive work.  Primary focus will be on engaging with the community and discernment of God’s will and direction.  While accountable to the Elders, our leadership model sees the minister working with the Eldership as a partner in our ministry in God’s Kingdom here in New Orleans.

Preaching/teaching: 

While preaching is a part of the job, the number of times a month you preach is flexible.  We have our worship service on Sunday morning,­­ leaving Sunday nights open for family time, small groups, and dinners.  Bible classes are on Wednesday night (i.e., no Sunday school).  You’ll be expected to teach on the Wednesday night following the Sunday you preach so we can go deeper into the text and have a conversation.

Ministry:

As mentioned above, we envision a season of discernment and exploration of the City seeking out what God is doing here in New Orleans.  Eventually you will be creating opportunities for the church family to join with you in this work. 

Hollygrove Church of Christ is Carrollton’s church plant in the Hollygrove neighborhood and Alfa y Omega is a Hispanic church meeting in our building.  Both churches are resources and extensions of Carrollton’s ministry to our city. 

Spiritual Health:  You will be expected to nurture yourself and your marriage.  The office is closed on Fridays and, while this doesn’t have to be one of your days off, you are required to take a Sabbath day each week that does not include Sunday.  Turn your phone off and go play.  You should also schedule an additional day off each week.  The office is also closed between Christmas and New Years, on Mardi Gras, and at other times that serve for renewal.  Additionally, you will be required to take another two weeks off sometime during the year. 

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