Job Overview

Kaleo Church is currently accepting applications for the position of Vocational Pastor. We are a small church located in Aberdeen, WA, and we are prayerfully seeking an experienced vocational pastor who will take the place of our current vocational pastor who is moving away.

Pastor Profile

*Our vocational pastor will be above reproach, meeting the scriptural qualifications for elders as described in: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4.

*Formal Bible education preferred.

*A demonstrated ability in expository preaching and teaching that is relatable to new and seasoned Christians alike.

*Skills in leadership, shepherding, relationship building, discipleship, community outreach, and evangelism. Experience in administration is a bonus.

*Previous pastoral experience strongly preferred. We don't think the context of our church is very suitable for a brand new pastor.

*Experience in Biblical Counseling preferred.

*In agreement with the Mission, Statement of Faith, and Theological Convictions of Kaleo Church.

Job Description

Gospel Preaching and Teaching

The Vocational Pastor will:

• Assume primary responsibility for providing clear, compelling, expositional, Christ-centered preaching of the whole counsel of God.
• Identify and train other men in the church who can preach the Word.
• Be actively involved in teaching outside the primary Sunday morning service.

Shepherding

In cooperation with the other Elders, the Vocational Pastor will:

• Take initiative to safeguard doctrine, develop the mission, vision and core values, and cast and execute the vision for Kaleo in alignment with Scripture.
• Equip Kaleo for discipleship, growth, evangelism, prayer, and other forms of ministry.
• Promote and foster unity and a gospel culture within the body.
• Be involved in pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and discipline.

Leadership

The Vocational Pastor will:

• Identify and train leaders from among the congregation.
• Foster unity among the elder team.
• Ensure that everything that Kaleo does as the gathered church is conducted for the glory of God, edification of the believer and salvation of the lost, in alignment with Scripture and Kaleo's core values.