Senior Pastor - Palouse Federated Church; Palouse, WA

Senior Pastor

Palouse Federated Church (Palouse, WA) 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.

Qualifying Characteristics

• 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
• Graduate degree in divinity
• Knowledge of Biblical history, language and culture to provide context in Biblical teaching
• 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"
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

The Process

Along with your resume please answer these questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Senior Pastor at PFC? Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Senior Pastor of PFC? In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of PFC and Mission Northwest?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to