Grace Community Church Wasco (Wasco, CA) Pastor

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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.

 

Website

gracewasco.church