New Life Fellowship (Graham, WA) – Lead Pastor
The Big Picture
New Life Fellowship (https://www.nlfofgraham.com) seeks a full time Lead Pastor who, first and foremost, loves Jesus Christ with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength.
The Church
Our current Sunday attendance for Adult Life Studies (what we refer to
Sunday School as) averages 40 adults, Children’s Life Studies averages 10 children and morning Worship Service averages 105 adults and 25 children.
Leadership: The church is Elder-led based on plurality of Elders, at present six men (including the Pastor) meet bi-monthly and as needed, to oversee the church. Part time paid positions include: church secretary, two custodians, children’s director, youth director, and a church handyman. We also have part time volunteers which include our Worship Leader, Treasurer and Payroll
Processor.
PASTOR PROFILE
New Life Fellowship of Graham seeks a full-time pastor who, first and foremost, loves Jesus Christ with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength. The man must demonstrate that he meets all qualifications of an Elder as set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Peter 5:1-3. The pastor we seek must have a ministry philosophy that matches Paul’s instructions to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:1-5, including the command to “preach the word.” He must be a gifted teacher and dynamic expository preacher of God’s word who can effectively relate God’s word to the lives of the congregation. He must be a clear communicator and listener and otherwise have the gifts needed to “reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” As part of being a clear communicator, he must also be a good and skilled listener who is teachable in all respects.
REQUIREMENTS
PREFERENCES
The pastor must strive to strengthen families and to disciple Christians, both new and experienced. He must encourage visitation with the sick and needy and be directly involved in that ministry. Our preferred senior pastor candidate must love people. He must be a strong yet humble servant leader who loves engaging in the privilege of teaching, preaching, and otherwise ministering to people as God’s word calls church leaders to do.
The Compensation
Total Package $110,00-$130,000 depending on Experience
The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Lead Pastor at NLF?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Lead Pastor at NLF?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of NLF?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com
