Senior Pastor - Palouse Federated Church; Palouse, WA

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

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.

• 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?