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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
Cover letter expressing sense of call and interest in Calvary Community Church.
Current résumé or curriculum vitae.
Personal testimony and brief statement of philosophy of ministry / preaching.
Statement affirming agreement with the church’s Statement of Faith (or noting any points of difference for discussion).
Links to or samples of recent sermons (audio or video preferred).
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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Worksite address
longview, WA, 98632, US
Who can apply
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