Pastor

Overview

We are seeking a new family member with spiritual maturity reflecting the character of Christ in both his private and public life. A man with a passion for the edification and growth of God's Church through the preaching of His Word. A man with the God-given abilities to communicate meaning and insight from Scripture in a way that connects with the congregation and effectively leads to learning, understanding, and application.

• Pastor Characteristics & Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience with and an excellent communicator of the entirety God’s Word
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to reflectively listen
  • Demonstrated experience developing fellowship of the body of Christ
  • Demonstrated experience leading prayer, outreach, and visitation
  • Demonstrated experience with discipling and mentoring showing the ability to disciple, teach and shepherd members of the church community
  • Demonstrated experience developing individuals personal growth in God
  • Fulfill the scriptural qualifications of a leader found in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1
  • Willingness to engage the local community and support of Shelton Christian Church’s ministries and missions
  • Ministry experience preferred but not required
  • Other duties as assigned
• Education & Experience
  • Prefer minimum of 3 years’ experience in effective Biblical teaching, preaching in a ministry role
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred/recommended from a Christian college/university (restoration movement school preferred)
  • Seminary degree or equivalent education is preferred/recommended
  • Documented track record of leading and working with ministry team members, staff and congregation
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Recognize the Biblical qualifications of Elder/Pastor as stated in 1st Timothy
  • Ability to work with and for the church Elder Board
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills through authenticity, energy, and passion for ministry and people
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills including ability to articulate mission/vision
  • Ability to collaborate with staff and church Elder Board to develop goals and execute plans to achieve them

Number of Employees: 1 to 10

Average Weekly Attendance: 45

Hope International University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Hope International University
2500

E. Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831