Ministry Opportunity

Job Title and Position Summary: 


Title: Senior Pastor


Reports to: Board of Elders


Status: Full time with benefits. 


Salary & Benefits: Compensation based upon experience and education. 


Start Date: Fall, 2025



Purpose: To teach, shepherd and lead the church family and facilitate community outreach.  


Position Description:  

  • To devote priority to prayer and the study of the Scriptures.
  •  To lead and direct the teaching ministry in all worship services.
  •  To lead in developing community outreach and discipleship.
  •  To lead the church towards fulfillment of its purpose and vision.
  •  To guide, feed and care for the spiritual needs of the congregation.
  •  To provide advice and council to lay leadership.
  •  Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Elders.

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 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. 

  • A minimum of five years ministry experience is preferred. 


To Apply: 


Submit the following: 

  • Cover letter. 
  • Resume, including experience and education. 
  • Three reference letters. 

Send documents in digital form to: 


GGCWasco@hotmail.com


Department of Justice (FBI) background check will be required upon candidacy.