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: When available

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

Submit any questions and application documents via the form on this page, or via email to GCCWasco@hotmail.com.

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