About the Opportunity
Crossroads Community Church is prayerfully seeking its next Lead Pastor — a spiritually mature, relationally grounded, visionary shepherd who can lead a healthy and growing multi-campus church into its next season of ministry and Gospel impact.
About Crossroads Community Church
Crossroads Community Church is a Spirit-filled, non-denominational, multi-campus church network serving rural communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The church currently operates six campuses with a combined weekend attendance of approximately 1,150 people and a strong culture of discipleship, collaboration, and regional ministry influence.
Crossroads exists to “transform rural communities for the cause of Christ by proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples, and developing leaders.”
The church is entering an exciting new season marked by leadership transition, renewed vision, organizational clarity, and future mission expansion. The next Lead Pastor will have the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while helping guide the church into its next chapter of spiritual health, alignment, and disciple-making impact.
The Opportunity
This role is uniquely suited for a leader who thrives at the intersection of:
Pastoral shepherding
Leadership development
Multi-site alignment
Spirit-led ministry
Organizational clarity
Biblical preaching
Rural community engagement
The ideal candidate will provide both spiritual leadership and organizational alignment — serving as a shepherd to the church while strengthening systems, communication, leadership development, and long-term ministry strategy.
Crossroads is not simply searching for a communicator. They are prayerfully seeking a pastor who will:
Shepherd people well
Build and develop leaders
Champion discipleship
Strengthen campus alignment
Lead with humility and conviction
Create clarity for the future
Protect and strengthen church culture
Help the church continue reaching rural communities with the Gospel
The Leader We Are Seeking
The ideal candidate embodies the heart of a “Shepherd-Architect” — a pastor who genuinely loves people while also building healthy structures that allow the mission to flourish.
Key Leadership Characteristics
Shepherd First
Spirit-Led
Leader of Leaders
Courageous & Humble
Mission Focused
Key Leadership Competencies
Developing leaders and mentoring pastors
Organizational alignment across campuses
Faithful biblical teaching
Relational leadership and accessibility
Discernment and decision-making
Theological Alignment
Crossroads Community Church is committed to biblical authority and Gospel-centered ministry. The ideal candidate must fully align with the church’s theological convictions and ministry philosophy, including:
The authority and inerrancy of Scripture
Salvation through Jesus Christ alone
Spirit-filled ministry and prayer
The active work of the Holy Spirit
Biblical discipleship and transformation
Traditional biblical views regarding marriage and sexuality
The sanctity of life
A commitment to grace, restoration, and truth
What Success Looks Like (3–5 Years)
Under healthy leadership, Crossroads expects to see:
Deeper discipleship across campuses
Stronger unity throughout the network
Empowered campus pastors and leaders
Clear mission alignment and communication
Increased Gospel impact in rural communities
A growing culture of prayer, Scripture, and spiritual maturity
Community
Located in Northern Illinois, Freeport and the surrounding region offer:
Affordable living
Strong family-oriented communities
Outdoor recreation and natural beauty
Meaningful opportunities for relational ministry and community impact
Application Process
Aaron Hur Group is honored to partner with Crossroads Community Church in this important search process. All candidate recommendations, nominations, and inquiries will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality and care.
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Source: Crossroads Community Church Lead Pastor Search Profile