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Senior Pastor

Grace Community Church

Madera, CA

The senior pastor is the chief executive of the Church. He gives input to the Council Chairman, but at the same time is directly responsible to the Council. He oversees the pastoral staff and the administrative staff. He is dually called by God and the people of the church to his position. He is responsible for overseeing the spiritual care of the people: to feed and to love them. (l Peter 5:1-4)

COMPENSATION

His salary is established by the Church council and it will be commensurate with his responsibilities, education, experience and the norm for the area for similar size churches.

RESPONSIBILITIES

l . Practical exposition of the Scriptures.

2. Oversight of those who exposit the Scriptures in his absence.

3. Set the vision for the church and spiritual keeper of the vision in concert with the council.

4. Input, modification, or development of worship services.

5. Counsel people as called upon and as time permits.

6. Available for weddings and funerals as appropriate.

7. Develop position papers for basic areas of church life that reflect Scriptural convictions, with council input and approval.

8. Involved in selection of staff along with the council.

9. Visitations, as time permits.

10. Intentionally plan and set aside times of refreshment so that ministry is an overflow of God’s empowerment.

I l . See to the completion of administrative duties.

SENIOR PASTOR ATTRIBUTES GCC

Biblically qualified (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1)

Expository and passionate preacher

Agrees passionately with the GCC Statement of faith (including the statements on the inerrancy of Scripture and the six literal 24-hour days of creation in Genesis 1; pro-life, etc.)

Is able to set and passionately promote his vision for GCC as it is in accord with the Holy Spirit Missions-minded

Able to interact well with the flock to demonstrate his love and compassion for them

Is culturally aware of our society in order to direct GCC towards better evangelism, as well as to protect the flock (including political situations); able to recognize and take stands against immorality in said society (as well as develop position papers, etc.)

Able to correct, rebuke, discipline, teach, etc. the flock (e.g., Matthew 18 and church discipline)

Counselor (pre-marital, marital, family issues, personal issues, etc.)

Wife is a consistent attender of worship at GCC, as well as involved in its ministry work

If married and has children, this man must have a stable family life

Assertive leader who takes ownership, yet a team-player that interacts well with the elder council, church staff, deacons, congregation, the M.M.A, and the community of Madera

Will maintain a positive leadership role within the Madera Ministerial Association

Possesses, or is willing to pursue (with potential support by GCC), a Masters in Divinity (or its approved equivalent) through a Biblically sound school of theology approved by GCC council of elders

Is called specifically to GCC and is willing to “marry” into this family of believers Possesses a selfless attitude that is willing to take on other roles as dictated by the needs and opportunities at GCC

Is able to manage his time effectively so that the deep and serious studious work necessary for sermon preparation is guarded while also attending to the other duties necessary as senior pastor; this includes stamina and a desire for serious, prolonged study time

Grace Community Church

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