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Denomination:

Non-Denominational Category:

Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor Church Size:

100

• 250

Salary:

$80,000

• 90,000 Posted on: September 27, 2026

Time Type:

Full Time Apply Now Apply Now Report this listing Position Summary The Senior Pastor of Onecho Bible Church is called by God and the membership of the church to shepherd this congregation under the Chief Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Peter 5:1-4). His central work is to preach the Word of God in purity and power, to care for the flock personally, to equip the saints, and to maintain the peace and unity of the congregation. He serves alongside the elected elders of the church council as a non-voting member of the council and of every committee, leading by teaching, example, and persuasion. This description is subordinate to, and should be read alongside, the Constitution & bylaws of Onecho Bible Church (Revised January 2024). Ministry of the Word

• Preach in the Sunday worship service, maintaining an organized, well-planned schedule of preaching that feeds and edifies the church from the whole counsel of God
• Plan the order of Sunday worship in cooperation with the Worship & Music Committee
• Lead, teach, and help train teachers for adult Sunday school in cooperation with the Christian Education Committee, and be available to lead or staff Bible studies and prayer meetings
• Review the curriculum and content presented in Sunday worship, Sunday school, and Bible studies for faithfulness to Scripture and our Articles of Faith
• Administer the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, and conduct weddings and funerals Shepherding & Outreach
• Know the flock and be known by it: make regular contact with people through home visitation, hospital and care-facility visits, and presence at community activities
• Counsel individuals, couples, and families from the Scriptures; act as a peacemaker and mediator in conflict; and admonish and correct the indifferent with patience and grace
• Follow up with visitors, new contacts, and referrals, and lead the church by example in personal evangelism in a community where many are churched by heritage but not converted
• Encourage the congregation in daily prayer for one another and for gospel opportunities in our community
• Participate in the events of the lives of our people and community as God opens doors, and represent the church graciously in the wider community, including participation in area ministerial fellowship(s) as conscience and our doctrinal convictions allow Leadership & Administration
• Serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member of the church council and all standing and temporary committees (Property & Finance, Christian Education, Missions & Outreach, Worship & Music, and Fellowship), giving counsel and advice as appropriate
• Prayerfully commend vision, goals, and means for the church's ministry to the council and congregation as God leads
• Plan and execute the general activities and special services of the church year, such as Good Friday, Easter sunrise, and Christmas Eve services, and serve as master of ceremonies at church functions when asked
• Meet weekly with, mentor, and encourage the Pastor to Families/Youth and any other staff, bearing responsibility for their work and their care
• Care for the routine upkeep of the parsonage (if the parsonage is desired) with the Property & Finance Committee responsible for major maintenance Personal & Family Life
• Sustain a devotional life of prayer and the Word that precedes and undergirds all public ministry
• Manage his own household well (1 Timothy 3:4-5), guarding time for his wife and children, and modeling the family devotions to which our Covenant calls every home
• Guard his integrity in counseling settings, finances, and all dealings, being just in his dealings, faithful in his engagements, and exemplary in his manner of living Accountability & Term
• Called by the membership by an affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent of members present and voting at a special congregational meeting
• The call is for a term of three years, renewable without limit; the church council conducts an annual evaluation that takes into consideration the congregation's satisfaction with church life and its pastoral leadership
• Responsible to the church council on all matters, meeting with the council at least monthly, and through the council to the membership of the church
• Resignation requires at least three months' written notice to the church council, which may be shortened by mutual agreement Compensation
• Annual salary negotiable based on education, experience, and family circumstances
• Partial subsidy of medical and medical insurance costs
• Option of a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-story parsonage with a two-car garage near the church building, or a housing allowance of similar value current condition and any housing-allowance alternative
• Minimum two weeks' vacation annually

About Onecho Bible Church:

Onecho Bible Church is an independent Bible church located in the Onecho community outside Colfax, Washington, in the heart of the Palouse. We are governed by our membership, subject to the control of no other ecclesiastical body, while recognizing the value of mutual counsel and cooperation with churches of like faith. For nearly 150 years, believers have gathered on this ground to worship Jesus Christ, and our congregation today remains what it has long been: a family of farmers, ranchers, tradesmen, professionals, and their households, committed to the Word of God, to one another, and to reaching our community and the world with the gospel through worship, edification, evangelism, and missions.

Job Qualifications:

• A man who gives clear evidence of genuine conversion, a settled call to pastoral ministry, and a consistent walk with the Lord Jesus Christ that manifests His presence in personal and family life
• Meets the qualifications of an overseer set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:6-9
• Accepts the Articles of Faith and Covenant of Onecho Bible Church, and is able to teach them with conviction
• Gladly embraces the standard our bylaws set for all church officers, who for the sake of the flock refrain from things likely to give offense, including alcohol, tobacco, the non-medical use of drugs, and profanity
• Educational preparation: seminary degree preferred; at least 3 years full-time ministry preferred

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Senior Pastor Time Type:

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Senior Pastor, Lead Pastor Salary:

$80,000

• 90,000

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100

• 250

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Onecho Bible Church Contact Name:

Ethan Adams Address1: 11361 Almota Road Address2:

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