4990 Old Troy Pike – Dayton, OH 45424
“This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Lead Pastor to help guide First Church of the Open Bible into a new season of growth and fruitfulness. ”
Interested Applicants
Should submit the following attachments to Pastor Josh Grimes, the Regional Executive Director for Open Bible East, at pastorjosh@openbibleeast.org. by October 1, 2026.
Cover Letter: Write a heartfelt cover letter explaining why you are applying. Aim to convey your passion and sincerity.
Resume: Include your education, work experience, and personal background. Feel free to share insights about your family history.
Philosophy of Ministry: Describe how you envision ministry operating within the local church context. (Sample Below)
Pastoral Applicant Questionnaire: Complete the provided questionnaire to share more about your qualifications. (Link to Download Below)
Reference Letters: Obtain three letters of reference from individuals who are familiar with your ministry work and include them with this packet.
Recent Family Photo: Include a recent photograph of your family.
Recent Sermons: Provide links to three recent sermons (video preferred but audio ok ). Aim for a variety of preaching styles, such as a topical sermon, a vision-based sermon, or a teaching-style sermon, but the choice is yours.
If you have any questions you can contact Pastor Josh at pastorjosh@openbibleeast.org or 937-898-2864
*Note- Because this congregation is affiliated with Open Bible Churches, all pastoral candidates must be eligible to receive and maintain ministerial credentials with Open Bible Churches. Any individual seeking to serve as pastor must be willing and able to meet Open Bible’s credentialing requirements, including its standards regarding Biblical doctrine, ministerial character, personal conduct, and organizational alignment. Therefore, Eligibility for Open Bible credentials is a requirement for consideration for this pastoral position.