Job Overview

We are seeking spiritually mature, biblically grounded, and missionally focused ministry leaders to be part of a growing candidate pool serving Church Venture Northwest churches across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. This pool connects qualified individuals with congregations in rural, small-town, suburban, and urban contexts who are prayerfully searching for their next servant-leader.

Job Description

Job Posting: Pastoral Candidate Pool – Church Venture Northwest Churches (Various Locations)

Location: Opportunities Available in Rural, Small Town, Suburban, and Urban Settings Positions: Senior and Associate Pastor Positions.

About the Candidate Pool: We are seeking spiritually mature, biblically grounded, and missionally focused ministry leaders to be part of a growing candidate pool serving Church Venture Northwest churches across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. This pool connects qualified individuals with congregations in rural, small-town, suburban, and urban contexts who are prayerfully searching for their next servant-leader.

About Church Venture Northwest:

Church Venture Northwest, formerly the Northwest Conservative Baptist Association, is an association of 242 churches spread across Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. We are the Pacific Northwest region of Venture Church Network, formerly known as the Conservative Baptist Association of America. We are Gospel-Driven, Relationally Committed, Biblically Focused, with a commitment to Disciple Making. See our Identity Document for more specific theological perspectives.

Ideal Candidates Will Exhibit:

• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Alignment with historic Baptist distinctives and conservative theological convictions.

• A heart for shepherding, teaching, and discipling.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• A commitment to Scripture as the authority for life and ministry.

• Experience in or willingness to serve in diverse community settings.

Qualifications:

• Previous ministry or leadership experience in a church setting.

• Endorsement or references from a local church or denominational leaders.

Opportunities Include:

• Pulpit ministry and pastoral leadership.

• Youth and children's ministry.

• Worship ministry.

• Church revitalization and planting.

• Administrative and support roles.