Lead Pastor

Job Summary

Job Description

Small Washington North Coast church, with over 80 years of history, is seeking a Lead Pastor to build and take the church to the next level. We have had Pastors with many tenures over 10 years in our long history. We have had bus ministries, music ministries, and more that have packed the church with hundreds of children over the years.

The world is changing, but our God never changes. The lost are still lost, but Jesus provides the Way. We want to see people saved, lives restored, and revived hearts!

Our next Lead Pastor should look like...

• A church leader, grounded in Biblical Truth and a passion for evangelizing the lost of our surrounding area.


• Has a heart for the young and old alike.


• Has the ability to bring sound Biblical teaching through preaching and teaching.


• Has the desire to grow a church to make an impact on the North Coast region of Washington State.


• Has a church planter's mindset, but a large church vision.


• Not afraid of playing the long-game to reestablish and grow an effective ministry at CCAOG.


• Has the ability to cross the generational and cultural barriers, without compromising God's Word.


• To provide relevant, challenging, and inspiring messages to help members grow spiritually.


• Has a passion for Fellowship, Worship, and the Word!


• Can agree with and support the Fundamentals of Faith as provided below as the Core Doctrine of the church.


• Is biblically Pentecostal/Charismatic in their theology.


• Is willing to be bi-vocational as we regrow the church.

About Us...

• We love to praise and worship.


• We desire to see the lost saved!


• We are small in number but have a giver's heart (100% tithing at this time).


• We give to missions and local charities.


• We support our communities.


• We believe we are a beacon in our area - literally at the Crossing of several main roads to the North Beaches of Washington and Seabrook - a new planned beach town.


• We recently remodeled the church inside (Key rooms, nursery, bathrooms, and Sanctuary. Approximately 60% completed and want to complete the remodel in 2021.


• We want to grow spiritually and numerically to continue our ministry to our area.


• We are moving from traditional to contemporary in our services. We want to remain relevant to the pillars of our past but connect effectively with the current generation and families.


• We have a lot of potential and need the right Pastor to help provide vision and leadership for our future!

Requirements:

Must believe and be in agreement with the following... (https://ag.org/beliefs/statement-of-fundamental-truths)

• The Scriptures Inspired


• The One True God


• The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ


• The Fall of Man


• The Salvation of Man


• The Ordinances of the Church


• The Baptism in the Holy Spirit


• The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit


• Sanctification


• The Church and Its Mission


• The Ministry


• Divine Healing


• The Blessed Hope


• The Millennial Reign of Christ


• The Final Judgment


• The New Heavens and the New Earth


• Must currently hold or be eligible for credentials with the Assemblies of God or if holding other valid credentials in good standing, agree with the above doctrine and statement of faith.


• Must be able to meet the Biblical requirements of an Elder (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9)


• Must hold a Bachelors Degree or higher in a ministry field (ie - Divinity, Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry) or have a minimum of 10 years experience as a Pastor, and at least 3 years experience as a Senior or Lead Pastor.

Finally, to be completely honest, we are not looking for a pastor ready to retire or looking to ease into retirement.  We are looking for a vibrant Pastor (and family we hope) that is ready to energize the congregation and engage our surrounding communities!

If you feel you are being called to this opportunity and meet the criteria listed above, please email your resume, references, and a copy of your current credentials/letter of good standing to us for consideration!  We are prayerfully waiting to engage with you!