Associate Pastor sought to serve large, multi-generational, rural community church.

Duties to include teaching, preaching, discipling, and leading the congregation in groups and as individuals while under the direct supervision of the current Senior Pastor.

A distinct opportunity exists for development into the Senior Pastor role within several years.

Master of Divinity is required for consideration. Prior pastoral experience required (lay or professional); 3-5 years preferred. Applicants must be ordained (or eligible for ordination) by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

Qualities and Qualifications
• Affirm, unequivocally, the singular saving nature of Jesus Christ.
• Applicant must be currently ordained as a Teaching Elder in the EPC, or able to qualify as a Teaching Elder in the EPC.
• Show evidence of not only teaching and encouraging discipleship ministries, but also personally involved in being discipled and intentionally discipling others.
• Personal, ongoing involvement in short term missions on a regular basis, both local and foreign, which are founded upon the Great Commission.
• Actively support lay ministers to develop their role in the church universal and create a safe environment for laity to birth significant projects.
• Demonstrate ability to gently navigate potential divisive issues.
• Be able to explain why the Bible is the authoritative, inspired Word of God in a coherent, relevant, and understandable way for average people.
• Be open to various expressions of the Holy Spirit within the body.
• Exhibit humility, be teachable and demonstrate a leading by the Holy Spirit through regular prayer and being in the Word.
• Possess proven exegetical abilities.
• Seeks personal spiritual growth.
• Possess the ability to listen well.
• Is an active encourager.

Specific Responsibilities
• Champion the Life Group ministry of Wabash by:
o Having an eye towards funneling members and/or attendees into groups.
o Having direct oversight of Life Group/Missional Community ministry leadership including, but not limited to recruiting, training,            and encouraging leaders through regular contact.
o Train and support groups willing to become Missional Communities to impact the communities surrounding Wabash Church              and beyond.
• Intentionally shepherd the members and attendees of Wabash Church.
• Work directly with Welcome Committee in the maintaining of greeter, safety, and welcome ministry.
• Work closely with the Senior Pastor in creating a path of membership for attendees.
• Work collegially with all of staff in identifying and supporting active disciple makers in all ministries.
• Work closely in a mentoring relationship with the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. This will involve specific assignments or  responsibilities deemed beneficial for growth as determined by the Senior Pastor.
• Preach, teach, and assist in worship at the direction of the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Submit to Washington State Patrol background check.