Associate Pastor Harper Evangelical Free Church : Gospel Centered Ministry

Harper Church, an EFCA congregation in the Pacific Northwest with a rich 100-year history, is seeking a pastoral leader to join our team in advancing the mission of the gospel in our community. With an average attendance of 350 and a vibrant blend of long-standing members and a growing number of young families, we are prayerfully looking for the right individual to partner with us in meaningful ministry.This role is ideal for someone who is deeply rooted in the gospel and senses a clear call to pastoral ministry. The candidate should be highly relational, clear in communication, collaborative, and motivated to engage both the church body and the surrounding community.The ideal candidate will have completed a season of formal theological education (minimum bachelor's degree; MDiv preferred) and be willing to pursue ordination within the EFCA. Above all, we are seeking someone who is passionate about seeing lives transformed by Jesus Christ and who aligns with our vision: Becoming a Community of Grace by Transforming Broken People into Committed Followers of Jesus Christ.We are seeking someone with:A clear understanding and response to the GospelA call to pastoral ministryA season of formal educationA highly relational personalityAn ability to start and see tasks through to completionA desire to be collaborative with other pastors, staff, and volunteersGreat communication skillsThis person should be competent in these key ministry responsibilities:Ministry Leadership and OversightOversee the Small Group MinistryOversee the Men's MinistryOversee the Deacon Board (specific ministry areas)Undertake new ministries/outreaches as neededCollaborationAssist the senior pastor in day-to-day pastoral dutiesAssist in the planning, staffing, running of Sunday ServicesAssist in the planning/agenda of all Elder board meetingsAssist in the teaching ministry (various functions and occasional preaching on Sunday)Coordinate with staff members and ministry leaders in ministry and operational mattersPastoral CareShare the Gospel with those who don't know JesusDisciple and grow the body of ChristEmbrace visitors into Harper Church through our membership processEmbrace our vision for ministry and pass it on to those you serveProvide encouragement to elderly and shut-insPerform weddings and funerals or assist in the planningLeadership DevelopmentBuild relationships across the church to identify potential leadersEmploy discernment when recruiting leaders to serve in HarperIdentify training for people to serve in various ministriesCollaborate with the Senior Pastor when training teachers and key leadersLead by exampleEvents CoordinationRecruit and organize volunteers for eventsOversee annual functions that serve our church familyCoordinate with other ministry leads to accomplish church-wide functionsEmploy management skills with overseeing church wide functionsAdministrative ResponsibilitiesAssist the Senior Pastor and staff with annual budgetsAssistance in planning membership meetingsOversee facilities and financial details with Administrative Assistant, Property BoardChairman, and Finance Board Chairman.RelationshipsAccountable to the Senior PastorCollaborate with various staff for church wide functionsAssist Staff/Volunteers to run the Sunday services with excellenceCollaborate with Administrative Assistant as neededEmployment StatusFull TimeTuesday staff meetingsSunday morningsEvents as neededBenefitsCompetitive Salary (depending upon education and experience)Medical benefitsRetirement (contributions into a 403b)Vacation (depending on years of experience)Sick Leave (depending on years of experience)Flex Time (weekly schedule and summer hours)Holidays (nine per year)Training (classes/seminars/conferences)J-18808-Ljbffr