Senior Pastor - East Chain Evangelical Church; Granada, MN

Overview

East Chain Evangelical Free Church (Granada, MN) is seeking a full-time Pastor.

To Love God, Love Others, and Make Disciples of Jesus Christ.

The East Chain Evangelical Free Church believes and acknowledges the Word of God, both the Old and the New Testaments, to be the only infallible rule and guide for the Christian’s faith, doctrine and life. The purpose of this Church will be, in harmony with the Word of God, to labor for the salvation of souls, the edification of the saints and growth in the Grace of God.

East Chain Evangelical Free Church is a full-time pastoral role within a congregational church structure.

• Senior Pastor – We currently have an Interim Pastor through IPM
• Youth Pastor
• Children’s Ministry Director (part time)
• Office Administrator (part time)
• Custodian (part time)

The Overseer Board administers the congregation’s work. The Board is made up of nine ECEFC members, with one-third elected annually for a three-year term. A member may not be elected for more than two consecutive three-year terms and must not be a board member for at least one year before being eligible again. The Senior Pastor is a voting member of the Overseer Board.

The Senior Pastor shall know Christ as his personal Savior and live an exemplary life in accordance with scriptural guidelines for church leaders. He will be sound in faith and doctrine and qualified to preach and teach the Word of God as led by the Holy Spirit. He is hired by the congregation and, together with the Overseer Board, is responsible for the spiritual direction and vision of the church.

The Pastor proclaims and models a life of prayer, love, and care for the congregation, and leads the church in evangelizing the lost and discipling the believers.

Some of the duties of the Senior Pastor will include:

• Preaching and teaching
• Plan worship services with the Worship Ministry Team
• Participate in a small group
• Serve communion at least four times per year with the help of the Deacons
• Be available to officiate weddings, funerals, baby dedications, and baptisms
• Provide counseling as needed by the congregation
• Maintain office hours
• Visit members of the congregation and visitors (some duties may be delegated to Pastoral Staff and Deacons/Deaconesses)
• Lead Pastoral Staff and hold regular staff meetings
• Meet at least monthly with the Overseer Board
• Conduct and oversee membership classes as needed
• Conduct annual staff evaluations and participate in his own evaluation conducted by Overseer Board members
• Be active within the community as the Holy Spirit leads
• Other duties as developed with leadership
• The Senior Pastor is an ex-officio member of all church committees, except a Senior Pastor Search Committee

• Has 5+ years of teaching/preaching experience
• Preferably has served in an Evangelical Free Church
• He is 35-55 years old
• He grew up in the mid-west and in a rural area; his family has lived, or wants to live, in a rural area
• He has been married for 5+ years
• He has kids, some school age
• If he has adult children they should be walking with the Lord; if not, what is he doing to bring them back
• He and his family want to assimilate into the community, being involved with community events and activities

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

• Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at ECEFC?
• Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor at ECEFC?
• In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of The Evangelical Free Church of America and ECEFC?
• Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to