Pastor - Grace Community Church Wasco (Wasco, CA)

Grace Community Church Wasco (Wasco, CA) Pastor 

THE BIG PICTURE

Grace Community Church Wasco (https://gracewasco.church) is searching for a Pastor. 

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.

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at GCCW?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at GCCW?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of The Evangelical Free Church of America and GCCW?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to [email protected]