Western Hills Christian Church

Senior Pastor Application

Western Hills Christian Church  ·  Lawton, Oklahoma

Phase I — Initial Screening

Thank you for your interest in serving at Western Hills Christian Church. We are a Restoration Movement congregation committed to following Jesus with sincere hearts — imperfect people with imperfect lives, seeking a shepherd to lead us deeper in faith, community, and mission.

This application represents Phase I of a multi-phase candidate review process. Please complete all sections thoroughly and prayerfully. Your responses will be reviewed confidentially by the Search Committee. Completion of this application does not guarantee advancement to subsequent phases. If you have questions at any point, we'd love to hear from you.
1401 NW 82nd, Lawton, OK resume.whccfamily@gmail.com All information kept confidential
Instructions: All fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are required. Applications without complete information may not be considered. Once submitted, the Search Committee will follow up within 2–3 weeks.
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Personal Information

Spiritual Background

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Education & Credentials

Degree 1 — Primary / Undergraduate
Additional Credentials

Please note: Official transcripts, ordination documentation, and certifications will be required to be submitted directly to the Search Committee at a later stage of the review process.

Ministry Experience

Position 1 — Most Recent
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Pastoral Philosophy & Vision

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Doctrinal Agreement

Western Hills Christian Church holds to the historic Restoration Movement principles: No creed but Christ, no book but the Bible, no name but the divine. Please indicate your agreement with the following core beliefs.

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Professional References

Please provide at least three references — at least two should be fellow ministers or elders who know your ministry first-hand. Do not list family members.

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Additional Information

Please note: A resume and cover letter are not required at this stage. Should you advance beyond the initial screening, the Search Committee will request a full resume, cover letter, and any additional supporting documents as part of the Phase II vetting process.

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Declaration & Signature

I certify that all information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading information may disqualify me from consideration or result in dismissal if discovered after appointment. I give Western Hills Christian Church permission to contact the references listed above and to conduct a background verification as part of the selection process.