Welcome to the Highland Christian Church Pastor Search page! At the bottom of this page you will find a few questions we'd like you to answer. The first set of questions pertain to your personal information. The second half pertain to your role as the minister.
Before you fill anything out, we'd like to share a little bit about our congregation and our community!!
Our Church: Highland Christian Church, located at 102 East Main in Highland, Kansas, is a welcoming congregation with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1884. The church has a membership of 320, with over 100 actively participating. Sunday services blend traditional and contemporary styles, attracting around 100 worshipers weekly. Sunday School, offered for all ages, averages 35 attendees. The church prioritizes youth engagement through its Youth Group (grades 3-5) and Ignite Youth Group (grades 6-12), serving between 15-35 students per group. Governed by a board of Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, and Trustees, the church employs a full-time pastor, a part-time secretary, and a part-time custodian. The newly completed, debt-free Fellowship Hall seats over 250 and is equipped with audio-video capabilities and a full kitchen. Financially, Highland Christian Church operates with a budget of $154,960 and maintains a debt-free status. Outreach efforts include Vacation Bible School, a local food pantry, Christian Women's Fellowship, and a missions committee.
Our Community: Highland, Kansas, is a small, close-knit agricultural community with a population of 1,012. The town is home to Highland Community College, which provides higher education opportunities and brings cultural and athletic events to the area. Doniphan West School District, a 2A school, serves local students, reinforcing the town’s strong commitment to education. The town has a Casey's gas station, a Med Spa, Triple L Tire, a restaurant (Kirkwood & Co), and Amberwell Health Clinic.
As a rural community, Highland values faith, hard work, and neighborly support. The church plays a vital role in this setting, fostering spiritual growth and providing outreach programs to support local families. The town of Highland is located in Doniphan County. More info can be found on the Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce website.
If you would like to be considered for this ministry position, please fill out the information below. We will send a follow-up email about the search process.
For more information or questions please contact the chair of the search committee, Eric Ingmire (Elder) at [email protected]