Search and Call
Search & Call in the Christian Church in Ohio - Overview
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- If you are an ordained minister with standing in a region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), you will have access to the Search and Call process of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) administered through the Regional Offices and the Disciples Home Mission Office of Search and Call.
- If you are a licensed pastor or a pastor of another denomination interested in serving as pastor of a congregation in theChristian Church in Ohio (Disciples of Christ) congregation, contact a member of the Christian Church in Ohio regional staff.
In either case, the first step is to consult with a member of the Christian Church in Ohio regional staff about the search process.
The second step is to familiarize yourself with the Guidelines for Search and Call recommended to congregations by the Christian Church in Ohio. Those guidelines are found here.
The third step is to complete your Ministerial Profile. To do this, you must get the most current version of the computer program. Go to https://dhm.suran.com/minister/login and download the program. Complete it on your computer.
If you plan to circulate your profile only in Ohio, discuss this with a regional staff person BEFORE submitting your profile electronically to the Office of Search and Call. More information and instructions are available from the Disciples Home Mission Office of Search and Call.. Go to their website at: https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/vocational-support/search-and-call/
You may also call Disciples Home Mission at 888-346-2631
+ CCIO Congregational Profiles In Circulation and Congregations Receiving Ministerial Profiles
- List current as of September 1, 2025 -
More details for many of these congregations below the list!
The Christian Church in Ohio uses a process of spiritual discernment in working with congregations seeking a minister. Please contact a member of our Regional Pastoral Staff to discuss your ministerial profile, calling and gifts in matching you with the congregations currently searching to call a minister.
Below are the Christian Church in Ohio congregations currently seeking new pastoral leadership as best as the Regional Office knows. An * denotes those positions for congregations actively in the Search & Call process that are posted with more information on the Disciples Home Missions Ministry Profile website https://dhm.suran.com/minister/login. Please contact Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional Pastor & President, at AHarris@ccinoh.org for further information and if you are interested in being considered for any of these positions.
Congregations Now Receiving Profiles For Consideration:
- *Summit Christian Church, Dayton - Pastor, Full-Time, Settled
- *Fayette Christian Church, Fayette – Pastor, Part-Time, Settled
- *Jackson Christian Church, Jackson – Pastor, Part-Time, Settled
- *First Christian Church, Kent – Pastor, Part-Time (3/4 time with benefits), Settled
- *Central Christian Church, Kettering – Pastor, Full- or Part-Time, Settled
- *First Christian Church, Mansfield - Pastor, Part-Time, Settled - (updated profile on MinPro!)
- *First Christian Church of Medina – Pastor, Full-Time, Settled
- *Community Christian Church, North Canton - Senior Pastor, Full-Time, Settled
Congregations Not Yet Considering Profiles:
- First Christian Church, Kenton - Extended Pulpit Supply
- South Side Christian Church, Lima – Associate – Full-time
- Central Christian Church, Marietta (Mid-Ohio Valley Parish shared ministry with First Christian Church of Parkersburg, WV) – Part-Time Pastor (combined)
*Resources
- Guidelines For Congregations In Search & Call in Ohio
- Letter To A Search Committee From A Pastor
- Beginning A Pastoral Ministry Complete Resource Guide
- What It Means To Call A Part-Time Pastor
^Pastoral Invitations
Invitation for Candidate for Senior Pastor at Summit Christian Church, Dayton, Ohio
Summit Christian Church in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a strong leader to be our next Senior Pastor. We are in the process of searching for an experienced Senior Pastor able to plan and offer meaningful worship to its congregation, able to connect spiritual learning and pastoral care to our members' daily life and the world, provide leadership with administration and long-term planning for the future.
Summit Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a congregation that has been an active member of our community since 1912. Summit Christian Church is a congregation that offers a traditional service each Sunday, Sunday school adult and youth classes, weekly Prayer meetings, and Bible studies. Find out more about us on our website at Church, Dayton, OH | Summit Christian Church. Summit Christian Church is in Dayton, OH and boarders Trotwood, OH a small rural city in Montgomery county in southwest Ohio. Find out more about Dayton at Dayton, OH | Official Website and Trotwood at A City of Growth and Progress | Trotwood, Ohio.
For more information and to apply for the position, please contact Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional Minister for the Christian Church in Ohio, by email: AHarris@CCinOH.org. The congregational profile is available on the MinPro website through Disciples Home Mission.
Fayette Christian Church, Fayette, Ohio Seeks Part-Time Pastor
Fayette Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is seeking a new pastor to inspire, shepherd, and empower them as disciples of Jesus Christ. We are seeking a part time pastor for our congregation. We are an active, vibrant church family with a traditional, yet informal style of worship. We are a generational church with families who have attended the church over several generations. Our Facebook Page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/136292628441/
Fayette, Ohio is a small rural town in Northwest Ohio only 2 miles south of the Michigan state line and 30 miles east of the Indiana state line. The area has rich farmland and farming is the mainstay for many in the congregation, although there are also professionals working in education, health care, municipal government, and manufacturing. There are 400 students in the K-12 school. Many in the community are struggling economically.
Information on this congregation, including their Congregational Profile, is available on the Division of Homeland Ministries Search & Call site.
All interested candidates for this position are asked to contact the Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional Minister for the Christian Church in Ohio, by email at: AHarris@CCinOH.org
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Kent, Ohio is Seeking a 3/4-Time Senior Pastor
First Christian Church of Kent is a welcoming, inclusive, and safe congregation—Open and Affirming and a Green Chalice church—committed to worship, outreach, and spiritual growth. For nearly 200 years, we've been a steady presence in the heart of one of Ohio's most vibrant college towns. Though our congregation is currently made up mostly of older, long-time members, we remain rooted in hospitality, community service, and intergenerational connection.
We're seeking a three-quarter-time (30 hours/week) Senior Pastor to partner with us in ministry. We recognize that reducing from a full-time position limits the scope of weekly responsibilities—and we fully support those boundaries. The congregation, staff, and lay leaders are deeply committed to partnering with our next pastor to discern and prioritize where those 30 hours of ministry can have the most impact.
We value Scripture-based worship, compassionate pastoral care, shared leadership, and a strong commitment to justice. We are blessed with strong ecumenical relationships and a supportive staff team, including an Associate Minister for Christian Education and Youth, a talented music team, and a professional office administrator.
Looking ahead, we are excited to grow in spirit, number, and diversity—especially by strengthening ties with younger generations, newcomers, and our broader community. We are also committed to expanding our justice work and building a sustainable, faithful future.
Learn more about us at www.firstchristiankent.org and follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/FCCKent, where we livestream worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Kent is a dynamic, creative city with a thriving downtown, home to Kent State University, excellent schools, and a variety of local businesses and restaurants. Visit kentohio.gov and mainstreetkent.org to explore the community. We also partner with United Christian Ministries (myucm.org), an ecumenical campus ministry at KSU.
A full congregational profile is available at the Disciples Search & Call site: dhm.suran.com/minister/login. Interested candidates may contact Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional Minister, at AHarris@CCinOH.org.
We look forward to welcoming a pastor who will walk with us in faith, love, and service.
Central Christian Church of Kettering, Ohio Seeking Part-Time to Full-Time Senior Pastor
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a loving and welcoming congregation in Kettering, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. We are seeking a Solo Pastor to provide leadership and growth to a long-established congregation. As we search it is important to know the new pastor will have the flexibility for personal growth and life balance. Our church originated in Dayton but moved to Kettering in the 1960s to the present location. The building is an excellent facility used by several local organizations for meetings, training, and social activities. The church has a strong lay leadership with a very vibrant music ministry and local outreach, including a weekly food pantry and monthly musical concerts. Bible study is well established. The members are mostly aging but there are a few younger families with an actively growing youth program. We strive to grow in God's love and share that love with the world.
Learn more about our congregation at. https://www.centralkettering.org/
Kettering is a mid-size suburb of Dayton with approximately 60,000 residents. Located here is one high school, two middle and eight elementary schools that have earned the state "Excellence with Distinction” rating. Kettering College is adjacent to a large medical center and offers 2- and 4-year accredited degrees. Other higher education institutes nearby are Wright State University and The University of Dayton, as well as United Theological Seminary. Wright Patterson AFB (the area's largest employer) is only a few miles away. Shopping centers and grocery stores are abundant in Kettering. The Dayton, Ohio area has long been known as one of the top technological centers in the country.
A full congregational profile is available on the Disciples Home and Missions Search and Call website. All candidates interested in applying for this position are asked to submit their resumes to the attention of the Rev Allen V. Harris, Regional Minister for the Christian Church in Ohio via email at aharris@CCinOH.org
First Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) Of Mansfield, Ohio Is Seeking A Part-Time Minister (updated profile on MinPro!)
First Christian Church of Mansfield is a church located in the heart of the city with a heart for its neighbors. Our congregation continues to build off its historic past while seeking new and innovative ways to share the timeless good news of Christ within a fast changing world. Our church is a vibrant congregation that has a number of community outreach ministries, like the monthly breakfasts that are regularly attended by low income families and individuals. Attendees at the breakfast consider Mansfield First Christian to be "their” church and the prayer requests from the breakfast attendees are included in the congregation's prayer list. Many other low income individuals have been gifted a bicycle that gives them transportation to and from work. Worship services are provided at nursing homes in the area by members. We have recently expanded our outreach efforts to partner with a local health clinic, an area agency which meets seniors needs, and an adult education program holding classes at our location four days a week. We are seeking a pastor who can faithfully serve our congregation while also engaging with our wider community.
First Christian Church was founded in Mansfield in 1833 and currently worship in the 1956 built building. We just recently celebrated their 192nd anniversary of worshipping.
Mansfield is located in North Central Ohio which is the county seat of Richland County. Located midway between Columbus and Cleveland via Interstate 71; it is a part of the Northeast Ohio region in the western foothills of the Allegheny Plateau. The 2020 Census showed that the city had a population of 47,534, making it the 21st largest city in Ohio. It lies approximately 65 miles southwest of Cleveland, 45 miles southwest of Akron and 65 miles northeast of Columbus.
Feel free to check our Website: http://www.firstchristianchurchmansfield.com and Facebook Page.
A full congregational profile is available on the Disciples Home Missions Search & Call website (https://dhm.suran.com/minister/login). All interested candidates for this position are asked to contact the Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional Minister for the Christian Church in Ohio, by email at: AHarris@CCinOH.org.
Community Christian Church of North Canton Seeks Full-Time Senior Pastor
Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), North Canton, Ohio is seeking a settled Senior Pastor.
Community Christian is a church that is friendly, family-oriented, and a welcoming congregation with a strong sense of community. Many members first connected with the church through personal invitations from people they knew. The church's core values and what its members find most valuable revolve around: Worship & Ministries, Outreach, and Community & Fellowship. Find out more about the congregation at their website: https://www.northcantonccc.org/
The congregation is looking for a minister who can lead them in a new season of growth while upholding the church's core values. The ideal candidate should have a combination of personal, pastoral, and administrative skills. Their next Senior Pastor should be personable and relatable, a strong leader and communicator, youth-focused and community-minded, and skilled in conflict resolution.
North Canton, Ohio has a population of over 17,800 people and is described as a bedroom community for those who work in Akron and Cleveland. The city has seen little population growth. The racial makeup of the city includes Euro American, with smaller percentages of Asian American, African American, and Hispanic American residents.
The current Transitional Interim Minister will have the privilege of applying for the position alongside other candidates. A full congregational profile is available on the Disciples Home Missions Search & Call website (https://dhm.suran.com/minister/login). All interested candidates for this position are asked to contact the Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional Minister for the Christian Church in Ohio, by email at: AHarris@CCinOH.org.
