Employment Type: Co-vocational

Funding: Financial partnership through Foursquare Multiply if approved for this opportunity.

About the Position: The Foursquare Central District is seeking a visionary, entrepreneurial Church Planter to establish a new church in Bentonville, Arkansas. Located in the northwest corner of the state, Bentonville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Arkansas and is home to major cultural, business and recreational attractions. Known globally as the headquarters of Walmart, Bentonville is rapidly transforming into a vibrant cultural hub, offering a unique opportunity for church planting in an emerging and dynamic community. This is a pioneering role, so a church planter with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building something new will thrive here. The ideal candidate will be someone who can engage with the young families moving into the area, create meaningful connections and plant a church that meets the spiritual needs of this rapidly growing and culturally diverse community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Church Planting: Lead the vision, strategy and execution of planting a new church in Bentonville, establishing a thriving, gospel-centered community from the ground up.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with local residents, young professionals and families in the Bentonville area, connecting with both newcomers and long-term residents. Engage with local businesses, schools and community organizations to integrate the church into the fabric of the city.
• Outreach + Evangelism: Develop creative, relevant outreach strategies to reach the growing population, particularly young families, millennials and professionals moving to Bentonville.
• Discipleship + Leadership Development: Create and lead discipleship programs that foster spiritual growth, community and leadership development. Identify and raise up new leaders to serve in the church.
• Preaching + Teaching: Provide biblically sound, compelling preaching and teaching that resonates with the diverse community in Bentonville. Focus on addressing the needs and life experiences of young families, professionals and people from varied cultural backgrounds.
• Cultural Relevance + Vision: Lead the church to be culturally relevant while staying true to biblical teaching. Engage with the city’s multiculturalism, arts scene and active lifestyle, integrating these elements into the church’s outreach and ministry.
• Administrative Leadership: Oversee the operational aspects of the church, including budget management, staffing, event planning and day-to-day operations. Build a sustainable, thriving ministry that can grow and flourish long-term.

Qualifications:

• Spiritual Maturity + Vision: A committed follower of Jesus Christ, with a passion for church planting, making disciples and building a healthy, thriving community of believers.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Strong entrepreneurial skills with a pioneering spirit. Ability to build and establish a new church from the ground up, with a creative and flexible approach.
• Experience in Church Planting or Leadership: Experience in church planting, ministry leadership or starting new initiatives is preferred. A background in establishing new ministries, especially in a growing or developing community, will be an asset.
• Relational + Compassionate: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. A heart for young families, professionals, and newcomers to Bentonville.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of the emerging cultural landscape in Bentonville, with the ability to engage with the multicultural, active and arts-oriented community.
• Preaching + Teaching Skills: Strong preaching and teaching ability, capable of communicating biblical truths in an engaging and culturally relevant way.
• Leadership + Team Development: Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and lead teams, empower leaders and create a culture of discipleship and service.
• Active Lifestyle Enthusiast: If you enjoy running, hiking, biking and outdoor activities, you’ll feel at home in Bentonville’s active community. A love for the outdoors and the local culinary, arts and music scene is a bonus.

About Bentonville, Arkansas: Bentonville is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, at the northwest corner of Arkansas, bordering Oklahoma and Missouri. The city is experiencing rapid growth due to its proximity to Walmart’s headquarters, but it is also becoming increasingly recognized for its thriving cultural and arts scene, including the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Walton Arts Center. The area is home to a rich variety of outdoor activities, with over 20 miles of trails and hundreds of waterfalls, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Bentonville is also a recognized hub for food lovers, with a growing culinary scene and award-winning chefs showcasing the area’s expanding multiculturalism. The city is nationally known for its excellent school district, a strong sense of community, and its ranking as one of the most desirable places to live. With its expanding arts, business and recreational opportunities, Bentonville offers an ideal setting for a church plant focused on reaching young families, professionals and an increasingly diverse population.

For more information about the position or the church plant vision, please contact Timmy Hensel at thensel@foursquare.org.