Senior Pastor Palouse Federated Church

Palouse Federated Church (Palouse, WA) – Senior Pastor

Palouse Federated Church ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to lead and “equip his people for works of service” (Ephesians 4:12). We are looking for a pastor to help us grow and develop in order to serve our members and the communities where they live. We are praying for a pastor who will help us to reach a larger group of individuals in Palouse and the surrounding communities.

We believe God has a person for this position who fits our vision for the future of PFC and are praying for that person to see this description and find their way to us.

• Communication skills
  • Excellent preaching skills in which Bible-based, Spirit-inspired messages are delivered with application to daily life
  • Preaching that challenges people to respond and grow in their faith
  • Great interpersonal communication skills, especially in active listening
• Education
  • Graduate degree in divinity
  • Knowledge of Biblical history, language and culture to provide context in Biblical teaching
  • Connection with congregants:
    Walk along-side congregants as they seek to grow in their faith, assisting all the saints in discerning their path toward spiritual growth
  • Be comfortable in interpersonal exchange; willing to “visit with folks”
• Leadership
  • Lead the church in continuation and further development of the vision and mission of PFC
  • Guide the development of the gifts of congregants to prepare them to actively engage in the mission and outreach of PFC

The primary responsibilities include:

• Leadership and collaboration in planning worship services and delivery of Sunday morning sermons
• Delivery of Sunday afternoon sermons at Bishop Place
• Provide leadership and support in the growth and development of mission and outreach work
• Supervise part-time staff
• Maintain regular office hours weekly
• Officiate at weddings, funerals and baptisms
• Participate in governance of the church, serving as an ex-officio member of the board, reporting at quarterly and annual meetings

This full-time position is compensated as follows:

• Cash salary in the range of $42,000 to $46,000, depending on education and experience
• Housing at the church-owned parsonage (equivalent to $1900 per month rent), including utilities (garbage, water, sewer, electrical, cable/internet equivalent to ~$2500 annually), maintenance
• Health insurance and retirement contributions
• Continuing education reimbursement ($1000 annually)
• Ministry support reimbursement ($2000 annually) (mileage, conferences, books, cell phone)
• Paid time off—4 work weeks annually
• Consideration of a summer sabbatical after multiple years of employment