Senior Pastor Calvary Community Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Longview (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Benefits

Retirement contribution

Professional expense allowances

Job summary

Calvary Community Church in Longview, WA seeks a Senior Pastor to lead the spiritual life of the congregation, preach, teach classes, and implement a vision for the church's future. The role includes chief administration of daily church management in coordination with staff and volunteers.

The Senior Pastor will provide spiritual guidance, officiate ceremonies, and mentor staff while building a vibrant worship and teaching ministry with the church body.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Masters of Divinity (M Div) or higher from an accredited theological seminary.
• 5+ years of pastoral experience is required.
• Ordained minister.

Responsibilities

• Preach sermons and oversee worship services.
• Administer baptism and communion.
• Provide spiritual guidance via counseling or visitations.
• Develop a teaching ministry outside of Sunday worship services.
• Officiate at weddings, funerals, and other services.
• Lead staff and recruit/supervise pastors and staff members.
• Develop and implement a long-term vision for the church.
• Oversee the financial operations of the church.
• Chair the Church Council and officiate at meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other religious organizations and denominations.
• Participate in church fellowship events to connect with the congregation.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Ordained minister

5+ years experience

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters of Divinity (M Div) or higher

Job description

Senior Pastor Full Time Position

Total Compensation Package: $95,000-$120,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Senior Pastor will be responsible for the spiritual life and growth of the congregation, including preaching, teaching classes, and developing and implementing a vision for the church’s future. He will also be the chief administrator of the daily church management in coordination with staff and volunteers.

Senior Pastor Responsibilities

• Preach sermons, and be in charge of all worship services
• Administer the ordinances of baptism and communion
• Provide spiritual guidance to the congregation via counseling or visitations
• Develop a teaching ministry outside of Sunday worship services
• Officiate at weddings, funerals, and other such services
• Lead staff, including the recruitment and supervision of pastors and other staff members
• Develop and implement a long-term vision for the church
• Oversee the financial operations of the church
• Chair the Church Council, and officiate at regular church meetings
• Develop and maintain relationships with other religious organizations and denominations
• Participate in church fellowship events to connect with congregation
• Become an active member of Calvary Community Church

Senior Pastor Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Masters of Divinity (M Div) or higher from an accredited theological seminary
• 5+ years of experience in a successful pastoral tenure
• Ordained minister

Senior Pastor Characteristics

• Deep mature love for God
• Overseer as described in I Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5:1-4
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to lead and motivate a team
• Warm and outgoing personality
• Good listener
• Able to work under pressure, independently, and inter-dependently as a team player
• Passion for helping others and shepherding the spiritual growth of church family
• Demonstrate a healthy personal family life

Compensation & Support

Calvary Community Church is committed to providing fair and competitive compensation consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate, the size and resources of the congregation, and regional norms for similar positions. A full compensation package (salary, housing allowance, benefits, retirement contribution, and professional expense allowances) will be discussed with finalist candidates. Details will be shared during the interview process.

Search Process & Application

The church is conducting a prayerful, orderly search in accordance with its governing documents. Candidates are invited to submit materials for consideration.

Application materials requested

1. Cover letter expressing sense of call and interest in Calvary Community Church.
2. Current résumé or curriculum vitae.
3. Personal testimony and brief statement of philosophy of ministry / preaching.
4. Statement affirming agreement with the church’s Statement of Faith (or noting any points of difference for discussion).
5. Links to or samples of recent sermons (audio or video preferred).
6. Names and contact information for three to five references (including at least one from a previous ministry setting).

All candidates who advance will be asked to complete background and reference checks consistent with best practices for pastoral ministry. The search committee and leadership will treat all applications with confidentiality and prayerful discernment.

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