Senior PastorGrace Community Church

Position Summary:

GCC is seeking a Senior Pastor who, as a member of the board of elders, will provide spiritual leadership and biblically equip the church body to pursue the stated vision of GCC by the grace of God and for His glory.

Primary Responsibilities:

Pastoral duties

• Preach and teach the Word of God regularly
• Overall responsibility for public worship services, initiating and leading in private and corporate prayer
• Administer the ordinances
• Provide pastoral care, prayer, counseling, and nurture for the people of GCC
• Teach and preserve the biblical doctrines of the church

Leadership duties

• Model godliness in speech, relationships and lifestyle
• Serve with the elders to provide overall vision and leadership to GCC
• Work with the elders to develop and communicate the mission, vision and strategy of GCC, leading the church toward an effective and dynamic discipleship culture
• Oversee the development and implementation of ministry objectives and goals
• Provide guidance, encouragement and oversight of all ministry teams and small groups
• Develop and supervise ministry and church staff

Kingdom duties

• Represent the church to the community
• Develop supportive and collaborative relationships with other evangelical churches in the area
• Strengthen relationship with the denomination and other EFCA churches in the district

What We’re Looking For:

Abilities & Experience

• Minimum of five years’ ministry experience
• Able to preach expository and biblical teaching
• Minimum of a Master of Divinity (or equivalent) from an evangelical institution

Character & Calling

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ
• A proven heart for discipleship
• Consistent spiritual and moral character and lifestyle, fulfilling the biblical leadership qualifications of an elder described in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Complete agreement with the doctrinal statement of GCC and an ability to defend it
• Potential and desire to remain in a long-term ministry at GCC

Additional Qualifications

• Competent in organization, administration and interpersonal relationships
• Ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America or willing to obtain or transfer ordination within three years
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to be insured by the church's insurance carrier
• Must be able to pass GCC’s employment background clearance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Financial compensation package commensurate with training, skill, experience
• Health and disability insurance
• Housing allowance
• Retirement plan
• Four weeks of paid vacation every year

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following:

1. A cover letter including statement of agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith
2. Résumé
3. One ministry reference letter
4. Video link(s) to most recent sermons

Submit materials to: pastorsearchtf@gccpensacola.org

We look forward to hearing how God is leading you to join our mission in Pensacola!
Grace Community Church is an affiliated church of the Evangelical Free Church of America
(EFCA).