Senior Pastor - Palouse Federated Church; Palouse, WA
Listed on 2026-03-13
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church
Location: Palouse
Senior Pastor - Palouse Federated Church (Palouse, WA)
Palouse, United States | Posted on 03/10/2026
- Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
- City Palouse
- State/Province Washington
- Country United States
Palouse Federated Church (Palouse, WA) – Senior Pastor
The Big PicturePalouse 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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 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?
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