Church
Lead Pastor Full Time
Lead Pastor, Penticton Church of the Nazarene
Job type: Full Time
Present Staff: One part time office administrator
Historical and Current Summary of Our Church
The Penticton Church of the Nazarene was established in 1946 by a small group of believers and has grown to a solid faithful core of 145 people
Our church is in a season of transition due to the passing of our youth pastor in 2015 followed by the passing of our much loved Lead Pastor of 29 years in 2018 and the unexpected departure of his successor in 2019. Subsequently, we currently have a transition pastor who has been guiding us through this challenging time. Our church has undergone a detailed evaluation which has aided in the assessment and direction for the future of our church. (The assessment report will be available to potential candidates)
Our church is ready to move ahead under the guidance of a new lead pastor. Currently we are a mature congregation, but we earnestly seek to grow with younger families with youth and with children and to serve and support our community. We are a church with a heart to build deep caring and authentic relationships that reflect the love of Christ to the world around us.
Location and Physical Facilities
· Penticton is located in the Okanagan Valley with a population of 33,000+
· Our city offers a picturesque setting between two lakes surrounded by hills and mountains. It is known as Napa North with its many vineyards and world class wineries
· Family friendly city with a full complement of facilities
· www.penticton.ca
General Character of Our Pastor
· Devoted Follower of Jesus Christ
· Models a humble servant’s heart and has compassionate love for all people
· Approachable, relational and interactive, a relationship builder
· Prioritizes prayer in his/her own life and in the corporate life of the church they lead
· Knows they’ve been ‘called by God’ to proclaim Biblical Truths, and whose theological formation is wholly consistent with the doctrinal foundations of the Church of the Nazarene
Specific Leadership Emphases in Our Pastor
· Preaches and teaches the Word of God that inspires growth, maturity and personal transformation
· Capable of bridging the generations, providing ministries for senior adults while attracting young families, youth and children
· Capable of developing an intentional discipleship pathway and leadership development plan
· Can lead in equipping /training church members to do ministry work
· Empowers others and builds effective teams
· Willing to delegate authority
· Gives direction and insight that enables the growth of our mission focus within our community
· Passionate about seeing people come to faith in Jesus Christ and to develop a servants heart that is rooted in discipleship
· Models peacemaking and reconciliation and is able to resolve conflicts biblically
· Embraces new approaches and technologies
· Is proficient in the use of current technology
Formal Education & Credentialing Requirements
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized Bible College or University. He or she must be either a credentialed minister in the Church of the Nazarene or able to become so.
Compensation
Competitive salary + benefits in accordance to the Nazarene Pacific District guidelines and in respect to education level and years of experience.
In support of our pastor, we, as a church, want to ensure that we practise unconditional love and grace to all, and utilize every member’s gifts & talents…All for the honour and glory of God.
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