Pastoral Lead Position
We are looking for someone to join our strong pastoral staff in a leadership role, as we grow in our vision of “being” the church (versus “doing” church services/programs) to make a meaningful difference in our world for Christ, both corporately and individually. We want the lead pastor to be a highly relational “people person” with an entrepreneurial spirit, who can effectively steward the resources of the church (including staff, congregation and the building) toward the vision set by the elder board. We are looking for someone to help transform us as individuals and us as a corporate body from living compartmentalized lives to a more authentic and holistically integrated Christian lifestyle – where we invite Christ into our existing circles of activities, wherever we are. Having recently moved into and renovated a large space just south of Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle (including a gym, offices and classrooms), a major part of the lead pastor’s role will be guiding us into innovative ways of utilizing our space in a missional, action-oriented, community-center model of meeting local neighborhood needs. The lead pastor will oversee the facilities, will develop relationships with users of the facilities and other community groups, will coordinate/supervise staff and congregation activities to ensure unified efforts, and will be responsible to oversee all and do some of the congregational teaching, and other church communications.

NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for the following Lead Pastor position, please send a cover letter with a current photo, references, and a copy of your resume to the Calvary Chapel search committee: searchteam@ccseattle.org.

Or, if you prefer to mail hard-copies, send to:
Calvary Chapel Search Committee
4900 Dayton Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103-6483

Calvary Chapel Seattle: Pastoral Lead
Complete Job Description

The Pastoral Lead is primarily a position of leadership, directing church members and staff in fulfilling Calvary Chapel’s vision of “being” the church (in contrast to “doing” church services and programs), making meaningful differences in our world by authentically and intentionally living out Christ’s love in holistic, integrated ways, both corporately and individually. The Lead is expected to be skilled in team participation and leading via loving example, service and relational connected-ness, rather than via hierarchical “top-down” methods. Primary responsibilities include inspiring, developing, guiding and administrating the main resources of the church (staff, congregation and building) toward the vision set by the elder board. A major part involves providing entrepreneurial-style direction and oversight of church activities into local community involvement, in order to develop innovative ways of utilizing our facility in an action-oriented, community-center type model of meeting needs. In addition to overseeing the facility and developing relationships with facility users and other community groups, staff team responsibilities include coordinating (and doing some) pastoral teaching, “project management” and administration to ensure unified efforts of all staff and congregation toward the larger church vision while making sure details are not missed, and maintaining responsibility for all church communications (print, and electronic media). It is expected that on-the-job time will be split between time with staff members in the church office, time spent meeting with others outside of the church building, (including church members, pastors/leaders of nearby churches and ministry efforts, and other members of the local community), and time spent leading/participating in activities aimed at community-building and meeting neighborhood needs.

The Pastoral Lead is responsible and accountable to, and is to work in partnership with, the elder board in establishing vision and direction for the church, and in carrying this out. Working in partnership with the elders, deacons and other pastoral staff members, the Lead is responsible for four main areas of ministry:
1) Oversight and coordination of all church resources toward vision
2) Effective, innovative use of the facility to meet community needs
3) Pastoral staff supervision and coordination
4) Corporate teaching, and other corporate church communications

Required Skills:
(1) Personal Development
• Firm assurance of salvation and ability to explain his or her conversion experience
• Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, and Bible Study
• Healthy family life (if married); and financial integrity
• Good testimony toward outsiders and within the church family
• Cooperative, teachable, humble spirit
• Willingness and desire to grow
• Recognize and have major Core competencies (see below)

(2) Leadership
• Inspire, network, and attract people
• Ability to create and communicate vision for the church ministries as a whole, and to network with, delegate to, recruit and equip qualified people to serve
• Able to set and follow through with implementation of relevant goals & objectives
• Able to effectively guide, work closely with, and hold accountable, other members of the pastoral staff

(3) Communication
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to connect with the congregation
• Proven preacher and teacher of the Word

(4) Administration
• Strong organizational and administration skills
• Ability to delegate to and supervise others
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with other pastors and elders

(5) Pastoral Care
• Caring for the congregation in a personal way
• Good listening and counseling skills
• Affirmation and encouragement of church members and other pastoral staff members

Qualifications:
• A Master’s degree from an accredited seminary.
• Ten years previous ministry experience (either church or parachurch), with at least three years experience in a multiple-staff church setting.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, minister’s credential from the Assemblies of God.
• Preferably, someone who has a background in entrepreneurial ventures, project management, or other practical, action-based program development involving oversight & motivation of others.

Core Competencies

Spiritual Outlook
Prayerful. Worshipful. Relationship with God shows forth in natural ways. Leads a life congruent with the scriptures. A theological / doctrinal match with CC (for example, women in ministry, gifts of the Holy Spirit, etc.). Family in good shape (if married). Life-long learning posture. Humility.

Genuine
Sincere. Authentic. Unpretentious. Faithful. Integrity. Comfortable.

Relational
Relational focus. Caring. Considerate. Friendly, warm, and hospitable. Is community oriented, approachable, gentle, open, vulnerable, authentic, loving, compassionate. Accepting and welcoming of others. Selfless. Seeks the good of others and the church. Respectful towards other leaders in the church. Loyal. Flexible. Receptive to accountability. Committed.

Self-Directed
Runs with their areas of responsibility. Takes initiative to solve problems. Disciplined in accomplishing work. Can balance vision and practical issues of ministry. Innovative.

Involved Involver
Able to involve others by equipping, training, delegating to others. Is a sponsor who sees other’s gifts, abilities, and potential. Empowers others to serve. Inviting.

Positive
Grateful. Thankful. Content. Joyful. Enjoyable.

Conflict Resolver
Discreet, takes initiative to solve conflict. Non-reactive. Does not let the sun go down on anger.

Thoughtful
Intellectually stimulating. Values the aesthetic (or at least an aesthetic sensitivity). Scripturally focused. Values content over personal charisma.

Complete job description: Pastoral Staff Leader [PDF]