We are currently searching for the next ministry team partner to serve with us in the community of Wasco.  The current opportunity is for an Associate Pastor leading to the role of Senior Pastor.  

Job Title and Position Summary:

Title: Associate Pastor - Outreach and Discipleship

Reports to: Senior Pastor and Board of Elders

Status: Full time

Salary & Benefits: Compensation range is $65,000+ based upon experience and

education.

Start Date: June 1, 2025

Position Description:

*The Associate Pastor for Outreach and Discipleship will work with the Senior Pastor,

plan and direct community outreach, and be highly involved in discipleship.

*In addition the Associate Pastor will have an active leadership role in the Sunday

morning worship service, including regularly scheduled teaching and preaching.

*Ideally, the selected candidate would be able to move into the Senior Pastor position at a

future date.

*Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Church and Community:

Grace Community Church is an Evangelical Free Church in America (EFCA) located in

Wasco, California. The church has excellent facilities for the expansion and addition of

ministries. The church has a long history of serving the extended rural areas and growing

communities that are appropriately 25 miles northwest of Bakersfield. The City of Wasco

has a population is over 27,000 with more than 87% being Hispanic or Latino. A large

portion of the Hispanic population are second or third generation citizens.

Qualifications:

* A clear testimony of faith in Jesus and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him.

* Meet the qualifications as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3.

* Affirm the Grace Community Church and EFCA Statement of Faith.

* Understanding of (or willingness to learn) the local Hispanic culture.

* Strong outreach skills.

* Ability to successfully lead small group and individual discipleship activities.

* Possess strong communication and administration skills.

* Self-motivated, able to follow through on plans, and skilled in leading volunteers.

Education