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Lead Pastor

Journey Church
Federal Way, WA
Posted: March 20, 2021
 
 
Job Information:
JOB OVERVIEW We are looking for a servant leader to seek to understand God's vision for the church and effectively communicate this vision to the congregation. To ensure that a Biblically-based message of significance is delivered with excellence to the congregation each week. Act as leader, shepherd, and chief executive officer of the church, under the supervision of the Journey Church Leadership Team (JCLT). He will need to embrace and hold the Affirmation of Faith of Converge Northwest & Journey Church of Federal Way, Wa. RESPONSIBILITIES PREACHING: Value the importance of the weekly sermon. Seek to discern God's message for the congregation and spend significant time and effort using professional skills to develop and deliver that message to the best of one's ability. Employ a variety of expository and topical preaching methods. VISION-CASTING: Seek God's direction and develop His vision and ministry strategies for Journey Church in a way that maximizes the gifts and resources available. Seek to find new ways and additional resources to accomplish God's plan for our church. STAFF LEADERSHIP: Develop and manage a professional pastoral staff for successful ministry. Provide ongoing leadership development and spiritual oversight of church staff. Be personally involved in selection, supervision, goal-setting, and evaluation of staff members as needed. OUTREACH & SERVICE: Design systems to reach, engage, and keep new people. Develop and promote training and mentoring in support of evangelism, service, and outreach. COOPERATION: Exhibit strong diplomatic skills and lead within the context of a congregational style of church governance. Be accountable to the JCLT. Have a strong desire and skills to recruit and develop the leadership qualities in others. Empower those in ministry leadership positions to collaborate and implement ministry objectives. CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Exhibit a passion for ministry. Lead by example. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with ministry leaders and volunteers in the ministries of the church. RELATIONAL: Work with and relate to staff, church leadership, ministry leaders, volunteers and the congregation as a whole. Show evidence of love for people while reaching out, developing relationships, and showing compassion for the triumphs and problems in their lives. PRAYER: Seek and promote prayer as a priority, both personally and in the life of the church. EVALUATION/DEVELOPMENT: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of programs and propose creative ideas for improvement. Offer overall vision to develop and grow ministry. Spend time in personal study to expand relevant knowledge and keep current with latest trends in ministry. BUDGET: Participate in the planning of the church budget in cooperation with the church Business Finance Team and JCLT in preparation for congregational approval. QUALIFICATIONS SPIRITUAL A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced in daily life and exhibiting character qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter: 5:1-4. Exhibit personal qualities that are of the highest integrity and unquestionable honesty. Earnestly seek God's will above all other possible motivations. Excellent communicator; visionary in leadership and supervision of staff. Endorse and support the pastoral staff and effectively communicates the visionary culture of Journey Church. Possess a spirit of cooperation, peace, reconciliation, and fellowship within the church body. Demonstrate a passionate, heartfelt love for people with a Christ-like concern for their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Exhibit Christ's love by developing positive and encouraging relationships within the church body. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Prefer Masters of Divinity or higher degree required from a respected evangelical seminary. Licensed as an ordained minister or willing to seek ordination within the first two years of employment. Five or more years of experience in pastoral ministry, preferably in a large (400 or more), growing, multi-staff church, including a role that involved preaching and the supervision of multiple staff. REQUIREMENTS Become a member of Journey Church and be committed to ministry. Pass a criminal record background check. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested applicants should apply by visiting https://www.convergeplacementnetwork.org. No need to email a resume or cover letter. Please email pastoralsearch@convergenw.org with any questions.  
 
Position Information:
Position Title:Lead Pastor
Time: Full Time
Category: Senior Pastor
Salary: 90,000 -100,000
Denomination: Baptist - Other
Worship Style: Contemporary
Church Size: 250 - 500
 
Contact Information:
Organization Name:Journey Church
Address1:701 S. 320th Street
Address2:
City:Federal Way
State or Province:WA
ZIP Code:98003
Country: USA
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