Senior Pastor

How To Apply:

1. Complete and submit the Senior Pastor Search Questionnaire using this link: https://forms.gle/9kY8apvCwQmzibAY9 2. Submit a resume to gccherndonapplicants@gmail.com or upload a PDF at the end of the Questionnaire.

Responsibilities:

1. He shall have oversight, in cooperation with the Elders, of the spiritual welfare of this church, feeding, guiding and protecting his flock as one who must someday give an account (Hebrews 13:17). 2. He shall preach and teach the Word of God, oversee worship and devotional services, and administer the ordinances. 3. He shall do visitation, particularly among the sick, the straying, and the destitute, and shall counsel in temporal and spiritual affairs. 4. He shall have oversight of the day-to-day activities and all staff members. 5. In cooperation with the Elder Board, he shall arrange for evangelistic and special meetings and activities as deemed necessary for the growth of the church. 6. He shall be an ex-officio member of all Boards and Committees of this church. 7. He shall give a report at the quarterly congregational business meetings as to the ministry and conditions of the church. 8. He shall write a general report of the vision and state of the church to be included in the Annual Reports of Grace Community Church. 9. He shall generally fulfill such responsibilities as are incumbent upon a minister of the Gospel.

Church and Community Profile:

Grace Community Church is located at 1218 State Route 225, Herndon, PA 17830: 40 miles north of Harrisburg. Grace Community Church was established in 1952 and is currently non-denominational. From humble beginnings, through people who were faithful to God's Word and by His power, Grace Community has grown both spiritually and numerically in the last 73 years. The church is governed by a board of Elders and Deacons who are Godly men of spiritual maturity and character. These individuals seek to lead in unity and by example as they guide the church according to God's will and purpose. The Elder board is charged with the spiritual welfare and ministries of the church, while the Deacon board cares for financial and practical needs. Sunday morning attendance is currently around 160. We have two AM Sunday services, along with Sunday School for all ages, which meets in between services. Music style includes both traditional hymns and contemporary music. We also offer additional ministries including Children's Church, nursery, AWANA, youth group, VBS, and church choir. Additionally, our church orchestrates community outreaches such as Tractor Treat and Walk Through Bethlehem. We have an active church congregation whose desire is to follow the Lord's leading and serve the Kingdom. The ministries of Grace Community Church are designed to meet the needs of the community, spread the Gospel of Christ, and to disciple the saints. Grace Community Church has an Associate Pastor of Student and Young Adult Ministries. He is responsible for coordinating regular meetings and events for individuals in 7th grade through young adulthood. Grace Community additionally has a Children's Ministry Director that coordinates weekly programs and ministries for children and their families. We are excited that these ministries are growing in size and those involved are maturing spiritually. We are currently seeking an individual to fulfill the role of leading worship and music ministry. It is our desire to share with you a synopsis of our church and community profile that can assist you in the process of discovering God's leading in your life regarding future ministry opportunities.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person