Senior pastor

Shelton Christian Church); Carmill Station (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Job summary

Shelton Christian Church in Shelton, WA is seeking a dynamic full-time Pastor to serve as spiritual leader and shepherd for the congregation. The Pastor will lead in preaching, teaching Scripture, and edifying believers while engaging with the local community and church ministries.

The role requires biblical maturity, pastoral care, and the ability to work with the Elder Board. Housing support and housing details may be available, with compensation determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong preaching and teaching of Scripture
• Ability to shepherd and care for congregation
• Willingness to engage the community and church ministry

Responsibilities

• Pulpit ministry and sermon leadership.
• Officiating weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
• Collaborating with the Elder Board on bylaws, policies and church administration.
• Provide Biblical counseling and ministry oversight.
• Support church ministries and missions.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Church leadership collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Seminary degree preferred

Restoration movement education preferred

Job description

SHELTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH

105 Arcadia Avenue, Shelton, WA 98584

360-426-4697 Teaching His Word,Touching Our World

Shelton Christian Church Mission Statement

Shelton Christian Church adds to God’s kingdom by making disciples. We reach the unchurched, equip believers for sacrificial service, and help establish a relationship with God and other Christians.

Pastor

Shelton Christian Church is seeking a dynamic pastor for full-time ministry. Shelton Christian Church is a small non-denominational Christian church in Mason County in the southern Puget Sound region of Washington State. Shelton is a community that has a small-town feel, while being surrounded by beautiful lakes and mountains; offering abundant outdoor recreation and activities.

The Pastor will be responsible to be a spiritual leader and shepherd of the congregation. He will also be meeting with members of the congregation to help bolster everyone’s faith or overcome significant life changes.

Pastor Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking a new family member with spiritual maturity reflecting the character of Christ in both his private and public life. A man with a passion for the edification and growth of God's Church through the preaching of His Word. A man with the God-given abilities to communicate meaning and insight from Scripture in a way that connects with the congregation and effectively leads to learning, understanding, and application.

We are particularly interested in a man who is sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and will serve as a member of the Board of Elders with the main responsibilities of the pulpit ministry; officiating at special occasions in the lives of the congregation, such as weddings, baptisms and funerals, and collaborate with the Elders in the administration of the bylaws, policies and procedures. While integrating as a member of the body of Christ, show commitment to fulfill the Great Commission and will support and encourage the church's ministries including Biblical counseling services.

Pastor Characteristics & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with and an excellent communicator of the entirety God’s Word
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to reflectively listen
• Demonstrated experience developing fellowship of the body of Christ
• Demonstrated experience leading prayer, outreach, and visitationDemonstrated experience with discipling and mentoring showing the ability to disciple, teach and shepherd members of the church communityDemonstrated experience developing individuals personal growth in GodFulfill the scriptural qualifications of a leader found in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1.Willingness to engage the local community and support of Shelton Christian Church’s ministries and missionsMinistry experience preferred but not required.Other duties as assigned

  Education & Experience

  • Prefer minimum of 3 years’ experience in effective Biblical teaching, preaching in a ministryReturn role
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred/recommended from a Christian college/university (restoration movement school preferred)
  • Seminary degree or equivalent education is preferred/recommended
  • Documented track record of leading and working with ministry team members, staff and congregation

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Recognize the Biblical qualifications of Elder/Pastor as stated in 1st Timothy
  • Ability to work with and for the church Elder Board
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills through authenticity, energy, and passion for ministry and people
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills including ability to articulate mission/vision
  • Ability to collaborate with staff and church Elder Board to develop goals and execute plans to achieve them

  The Compensation

  To be determined in light of qualifications, experience, and education

  More in depth details regarding responsibilities, compensation, housing, etc. will be available to qualified candidates at the time of possible interview.

  Contact information

  Shelton Christian Church

  105 Arcadia Avenue

  Shelton, Washington 98584

  360-426-4697

  Email: [e-mail]

  website: www.sheltonchristian.com