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 of an Elder as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3. 

• Be a man of prayer, exhibiting a teachable spirit, a servant’s heart and demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit in his life. 

• Know his spiritual gift(s) and faithfully exercise them in ministry. 

• Be in full accord with the Grace Community Church and EFCA Statement of Faith, become a member and diligently work with the organizational structure of the church. 

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

• Exhibits good communication and organizational skills.   

Education and Experience: 

• B.A. from an accredited college or university in Biblical Studies or Christian Ministries required. Masters degree preferred. 

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. 

• Possesses or is willing to obtain EFCA ordination certification.  

• Participate in EFCA training opportunities related to position responsibilities.