Palouse Federated Church (Palouse, WA) – Senior Pastor

 

The Big Picture

Palouse Federated Church (https://palousechurch.org) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to lead and “equip his people for works of service” (Ephesians 4:12). We are looking for a pastor to help us grow and develop in order to serve our members and the communities where they live. We are praying for a pastor who will help us to reach a larger group of individuals in Palouse and the surrounding communities. We believe God has a person for this position who fits our vision for the future of PFC and are praying for that person to see this description and find their way to us.

 

Qualifying Characteristics

Communication skills

• Excellent preaching skills in which Bible-based, Spirit-inspired messages are delivered with application to daily life

• Preaching that challenges people to respond and grow in their faith

• Great interpersonal communication skills, especially in active listening

 

Education

• Graduate degree in divinity

• Knowledge of Biblical history, language and culture to provide context in Biblical teaching Connection with congregants

• Walk along-side congregants as they seek to grow in their faith, assisting all the saints in discerning their path toward spiritual growth

• Be comfortable in interpersonal exchange; willing to “visit with folks”

 

Leadership

• Lead the church in continuation and further development of the vision and mission of PFC

• Guide the development of the gifts of congregants to prepare them to actively engage in the mission and outreach of PFC

 

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include:

• Leadership and collaboration in planning worship services and delivery of Sunday morning sermons

• Delivery of Sunday afternoon sermons at Bishop Place

• Provide leadership and support in the growth and development of mission and outreach work

• Supervise part-time staff

• Maintain regular office hours weekly

• Officiate at weddings, funerals and baptisms

• Participate in governance of the church, serving as an ex-officio member of the board, reporting at quarterly and annual meetings

 

Compensation

This full-time position is compensated as follows:

• Cash salary in the range of $42,000 to $46,000, depending on education and experience

• Housing at the church-owned parsonage (equivalent to $1900 per month rent), including utilities (garbage, water, sewer, electrical, cable/internet equivalent to ~$2500 annually), maintenance

• Health insurance and retirement contributions

• Continuing education reimbursement ($1000 annually)

• Ministry support reimbursement ($2000 annually) (mileage, conferences, books, cell phone)

• Paid time off—4 work weeks annually

• Consideration of a summer sabbatical after multiple years of employment

Website

palousechurch.org