English Ministry Pastor at Valley of Grace Church
Fresno, CA 93704
About the job
About our Church
Valley of Grace is the English Ministry of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Fresno (KPCF), located in Fresno, CA. Our congregation is a multi-ethnic, intergenerational church whose mission is to raise up Spirit-led disciples of Jesus, empowered by the gospel, who live missionally by planting house churches in the Valley. The average age ranges from college students to young families. Our strength in ministry is making disciples and modeling life with Christ through House Church (Acts 2:46-47). Having House Church as a core ministry keeps our congregation strong and committed, and the church continues to bring in new members despite being without a pastor. We are looking to welcome a full-time English Ministry Lead Pastor who will faithfully shepherd our church toward God’s vision, help our church grow dynamically in diversity, and shepherd the growth of our House Church ministry.
Under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, performs the following duties for the English Ministry of the church:
- Provide biblically-based preaching and teaching through the following avenues:
- Sunday worship, special worship such as baptisms, weddings, funeral services, etc.
- Leading spiritual formation routine (e.g. Bible study)
- Special events such as retreats, etc.
- Disciple, equip, and raise up pastoral staff, lay leaders, and volunteers for the work of ministry
- Participate as an active member in a House Church
- Prayerfully shepherd and adapt the church towards God’s vision
- Moderate and lead EM meetings as necessary
- Leadership meetings
- House Church leaders meeting, etc.
- Provide spiritual support, whether through encouragement or rebuke, for the members of EM.
- Provide pastoral care (visitations, hospital visits, counseling, etc.) to EM as needed.
- Collaborate with other leaders for special events such as annual retreats, revival meetings, etc.
- Maintain good communication and rapport with KPCF pastoral and lay leadership.
- Keep a minimum of 30 at-office-hours/week (exception of special pastoral occasions such as hospital visitation under the supervision of senior pastor)
Qualifications
- Graduated from an accredited seminary (provide copy of M.Div.)
- Ordained in a presbytery
- Minimum of 3 years of pastoral experience
- Fluent in English
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Passionate about growing an ethnically diverse and intergenerational church body
- Heart for sharing the gospel
- Familiarity (or willingness to familiarize self) with the House Church model
Benefits
- Annual compensation range for full-time position depending on experience
- Housing Allowance
- Medical and life insurance benefits
- Dental allowance
Terms and Conditions
The duration of the agreement is 1 year(s) and renewable at the end of the term if both parties are agreeable. Either party may dissolve the relationship (hence terminating this agreement) at any time upon 90 days prior written notice.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Resume
- 2 videos of recent sermons
- Statement of faith
- Perspectives on primary and secondary theological/doctrinal issues
- (OPTIONAL) 1-2 letters of recommendation
Organization Information
Address
Valley of Grace Church
6515 N Maroa Ave
Fresno, California 93704
Contact
Jared Tajima
(559) 403-8720
[email protected]
Website
vogfresno.com