Career Opportunity
PASTOR
Overview
Prineville Christian Church is seeking an engaging and passionate Pastor; a leader who can walk alongside the members to grow God’s kingdom. Pastor candidate should be a people person, able to reach younger families while also ministering to an older congregation. A gifted communicator, approachable, relational, humble, kind, and GENUINE! We at Prineville Christian Church are a strong community/family who support each other and our community with active ministries and missions. We need a shepherd that will continue to lead by example and help us as our current Pastor transitions into retirement.
Responsibilities
Leadership
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Provide overall vision for the direction of the ministry by working with the board and elders.
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Work with various team leaders and church staff with processes that further the ministry objective of the church.
Worship/ Preaching
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Serve as the spiritual leader of the church.
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Serve as a leader by example in personal discipleships, stewardship, and evangelism.
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Operate as the church’s primary bible teacher and preacher, responsible for the regular bible teaching ministry of the church.
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Spend an appropriate amount of time in study and prayer in preparation for teaching opportunities.
Pastoral Care
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Ensure ongoing ministry to church members who are homebound and in nursing homes.
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Develop relationships with other churches and organizations in our community consistent with our church mission and values.
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Conduct weddings, funerals, and baptisms according to the doctrinal commitments of our church.
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Counsel members and families on how to live biblically faithful lives as needed.
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Meet regularly with staff and other church leaders to disciple and train them in ministry.
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Spend time and build relationships with congregation members.
Requirements
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Bible college degree or equivalent background experience is preferred.
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A growing personal relationship with Christ
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Ability to engage people of all generations in the ministry of the church.
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Demonstrated experience in leadership.
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Excellent verbal communicator; comfortable speaking before large groups of people.
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Able to speak the truth in love and deal wisely with conflict amongst the staff and church.
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Understanding of and willingness to minister within the church’s statement of beliefs.
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A lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim 3:1-13, 2 Tim 2; Titus 1:5-9)
To Apply for the Position
Please submit resume and letter of intent by June 14th to:
office@prinevillechristianchurch.com
with the subject line "Pastor Application" or
mail letter of intent and resume to:
Prineville Christian Church
1685 SE Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
Contact Information:
Gary Burton
541-848-8960