Senior Pastor

Evangelical Free Church Green Valley is seeking a Senior Pastor.

The Vision

We envision a church sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with our “Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria” (the tens of thousands of residents in the Santa Cruz Valley).

We envision a church welcoming all people into the fellowship of our church family and living in harmony as committed believers in Jesus Christ.

We envision a church extending the love of Christ. It is a place where the lost, the lonely, the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated and the confused can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance and encouragement.

We envision a church which disciples people to spiritual maturity and encourages ministry participation through God-centered worship, Bible studies, small groups, seminars, conferences and internships.

We envision a church equipping every believer for a significant ministry and challenging them to serve in obedience as God leads them.

We envision a church supporting career missionaries and church workers, both locally and all around the globe, encouraging those in our congregation to become long and short-term missionaries, and empowering every member for a personal life mission in his or her world.

We envision a church which spends at least 50% of its budget on others.

We envision a church serving as a haven for winter visitors to grow in spiritual maturity and engage in ministry.

To reach people in the Santa Cruz Valley, we envision maximizing the use of our existing facilities, grounds and technology.

We envision multiplying the body of Christ in the Santa Cruz Valley by planting multi-generational and multi-cultural congregations.

Core Values

• We value Bible-centered preaching and teaching.
• We value God-centered worship.
• We value Christ-centered ministry.
• We value Holy Spirit empowered service.
• We value commitment to people-focused ministry.
• We value commitment to community.
• We value commitment to the power of prayer.
• We value commitment to God's global mission.

The Requirements

• Fully endorses and promotes our Vision and Core Values statements.
• Fully endorses and accepts our established form of governance that distributes authority and responsibility to various boards and committees which are coordinated by the church council as defined by EFCGV Constitution and By-Laws
• Agrees, without reservation, with the doctrinal statements of the Evangelical Free Church of America.
• Fully supports the church’s global partner and Touch Local outreach ministries.
• Is willing to commit to at least 10 years as our senior pastor.
• Has been formally trained at an acceptable evangelical seminary with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Master’s or doctorate degree in ministry preferred.
• Has served at least five years as a senior pastor.
• Has already been credentialed by the Evangelical Free Church of America or willing and able to meet that requirement.
• Between the ages of 45-60 years old.

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

1. Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the senior pastor at the EFree Church of Green Valley?
2. Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the senior pastor of the EFree Church of Green Valley?
3. In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of the EFree Church of Green Valley and the EFCA?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com