Senior Pastor Job Opening
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
Two and a half miles up Rose Valley Road you come to a 90 degree corner, the church is located on the right. The Elementary School, Grange, and Volunteer Fire Station are on the left.
This is “our little corner” of the world.
Rose Valley is an idyllic, unincorporated, rural community that has seen a lot of residential growth in the last 20 years. Houses are usually on wells and septic systems.
The church consists of local residents as well as people who come from the nearby town. It is a hope filled place. The fellowship is diverse in terms of political leanings, income levels, and occupation.
Currently, senior citizens represent approximately half of the congregation. The other half range from middle aged families to young single adults.
The church is Christ-centered and Bible-based. It’s ministry is community focused. It has a well-respected childcare center and gym facility available to the community.
The church members’ primary goal is to see the church thrive under the next generation of leadership. RVFC wants to continue its outreach to “our little corner” as well as maintain outreaches to nearby communities.
The church has begun a search for a new Lead Pastor. It is a full-time position with benefits and a parsonage.
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The candidate must be experienced in Pastoral Ministry but not nearing retirement. They should have a servant leadership style, collabortative, and focus on the success of other team members.
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The candidate should be supportive of friends church doctrine as expressed in the Northwest Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice.
Current pastor job description below.
SENIOR PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
DUTIES:
PREACH THE WORD:
“Preach the word, be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction.” II TIMOTHY 4:2
• Provide practical and accurate instruction aligned with the Word of God on Sunday mornings and at other church functions.
• Understand and reflect the wisdom of The Church including the Values found in the Northwest Yearly Meeting’s Faith and Practice.
PROVIDE GUIDANCE & DIRECTION:
“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” JEREMIAH 3:15
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understandings” PROVERBS 3:5
• Maintain a vibrant devotional life, seeking vision and insight from the Lord.
FOSTER ACCOUNTABILITY AMOUNGST ELDERS & MINISTRY LEADERS:
“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of The Church of God, which he bought with his own blood.” ACTS 2:2
​BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE ELDERS:
• Exhort and encourage fellow ministry leaders.
• Discover and cultivate each leader’s calling and gifting.
PROVIDE PASTORAL CARE & ENCOURAGEMENT
“Be a shepherd of God’s flock that is under path care, watch over them, not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve, not lording over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.” I PETER 5:2-3
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• Maintain an attitude of service.
BE AN EXAMPLE IN WORLD AND DEED
"Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he can encourage other by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.” TITUS 1:8-9
• Provide practical and accurate instruction aligned with the Word of God on Sunday mornings and at other church functions.
• Understand and reflect the wisdom of The Church including the Values found in the Northwest Yearly Meeting’s Faith and Practice.
• Do not compromise truth as revealed by the Bible, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit.
• Equip people for works of service so that the body may be built up.
EPHESIANS 4:12
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead weekly staff meetings.
• Oversee staff and assist them in meeting their responsibilities.
• Attend Elders’ meetings and Business Meetings.
• Attend and assist other ministry meetings as requested.
• Provide pastoral care as needed.
Apply Here!
Or call 360-425-3222
For questions or to apply, email office@rosevalleyfriends.com