Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 DOE, plus negotiable stipend for benefits and housing.

Spiritual, Character and Leadership Development & Growth:

Demonstrate a stable, mature Christian walk, reflecting the requirements of a Pastor (1 Timothy 3:1-7; 2 Timothy 2; Titus 1:5-9): above reproach, self- controlled, gentle, not greedy, hospitable, able to teach the Bible, a faithful husband and effective father

Exhibit the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)

Feed & nurture his spiritual gifts of leadership, shepherding, and teaching/preaching

Live out a commitment to prayer and the study of God's Word

Lead by a servanthood example of love (agape), forgiveness, mercy and grace (Eph. 4:32; 5:1-2)

Be passionate about BOTH the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:36-39) and Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20)

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Preaching and Teaching:

Devote significant time to studying the Word of God and prayer

Oversee the planning, organization, and implementation of all corporate services; lead in the observance of ordinances and sacred rites

Prepare and deliver biblically sound, relevant, and engaging sermons and teachings on the full counsel of God in the Word of God

Prepare and distribute weekly to leadership Order of Worship for Sundays Services, as well as necessary slides, sermon notes, other multimedia and Sunday bulletins.

Oversee and administrate schedule of weekly Bible studies and Home Groups, including review, recommendations and monitoring of all curriculums

Lead and facilitate Bible studies and educational programs

Pastoral Care:

Provide pastoral care and counseling to leaders and congregants

Visit ailing or burdened members and congregants with the assistance of staff and ministry leaders, including those who are hospitalized and having critical surgeries

Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other special services

Train other leaders and congregants to care for others (via sermons, personal training, discipleship and future programs like "The Stephen Ministry")

Provide & assure grief care via pastoral ministry and GriefShare ministry and other programs

Spiritual Growth & Development:

Lead by example in spiritual growth and Christian character

Devote significant time to studying the Word of God and prayer

Encourage and facilitate discipleship and spiritual development within the congregation

Assure scope & sequence of Christian education and spiritual growth from cradle to the grave, including surveying and overseeing all educational curriculums

Assure spiritual growth in all areas, including prayer, Bible study, worship, fellowship, biblical stewardship and communication/conflict resolution

Serve as a resource person and advisor to the congregation as well as leaders of various Church ministries and committees

Coordinate with the other Elders the process of membership and church discipline; conduct quarterly new member classes and reception Sundays

Leadership and Vision:

Cast and oversee (with the other Elders) the vision, mission, and direction of the ministries of Mt. Lassen Community Church and Mt. Lassen Theatre; Work with leadership each year to develop and implement the Church and Theatre's vision and

Provide leadership (with the other Elders) in selecting, enlisting, and training qualified persons for Church & Theatre leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the Church staff and ministry leaders

Serve as head of staff and oversee weekly church and theatre staff meetings

Oversee and support church and theatre leadership (with the other Elders) as they perform their assigned responsibilities and ministries

Assure provision of each staff member a job or ministry description and a personnel manual which will include, among other things, a review of the general expectations of employees, an overview of employee benefits, and grievance Also serve on Personnel Board (with other Elders) to administrate annual employment reviews and recommend salary, benefits or staff changes to be approved by the Elder Board.

Administrative Duties:

Serve and support church administrative staff, functions, financial & stewardship growth, and fundraising

Coordinate (with the other Elders) monthly meetings, membership meetings and the annual meetings, including a January Leadership Summit

Prepare and administer (with other Elders and Treasurer) an annual financial forecast (budget) to be communicated at each Jan. Leadership meeting. 

MLCC is a warm and welcoming mountain community of Christians, who are here for one primary purpose: "To Help People Find and Follow God." We're not in a rush, race or competition, but rather here simply to love and encourage people to follow God.

The Senior Pastor will be someone who is called by God to support the beliefs, missions, values, and strategy of MLCC, and provide ministerial oversight by shepherding the congregation and staff in spiritual and relational growth.

If you believe that God is leading you to apply to this position, then please fill out the application form listed on our website. We welcome you to read through the "recruitment package" to learn more about our church and the Senior Pastor job position.