Pastor Grace Community Church

Ministrylist; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministrylist is searching for a Pastor for Grace Community Church in Wasco, California. The Pastor will lead and teach the church family while facilitating outreach within the community.

Qualified candidates should possess a clear faith, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with the local Hispanic population. A B.A. in Biblical Studies is required; a Master's degree is preferred. The church aims to expand its ministry to address the spiritual needs of its growing community.

Qualifications

• Must have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus.
• Exhibit a teachable spirit and a servant's heart.
• Understanding of the local Hispanic culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach, shepherd, and lead the church family.
• Facilitate community outreach.
• Guide the congregation's spiritual needs.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

B.A. in Biblical Studies or Christian Ministries

Masters degree (preferred)

Job description

Grace Community Church Wasco (Wasco, CA) Pastor

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

The Big Picture

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.