Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Bothell: Head of Staff / Senior Pastor
The call for the pastor is to complement and respect who we already are as a congregation. We are comfortable in “our own body”, not anxious about what we are not doing or being, yet open to new ministries. Most of the in-reach and out-reach activities at EPC started as grassroots initiatives. This pattern should continue following the biblical rule: “Whenever two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Gather two or three together, likeminded and committed to a focused ministry and let them go to work.
Tasks, expectations, duties, supervision, assignments, and responsibilities for the position:
Preach the gospel and lead worship services to proclaim the word of Jesus Christ and relate it to our daily lives.
Oversee worship and include maximum participation when possible through volunteer musicians and choir.
Promote and continue Sunday worship services on Zoom and upload the sermon as a podcast.
Carry out the mission and vision of EPC. Discern, develop, and communicate God’s vision for new ministries for this congregation in collaboration with Session.
Provide leadership and guidance in our four existing mission fields: Bothell Community Preschool, Emmanuel Farm, Campbell Farm, Neah Bay Christmas Party.
Promote the expansion and visibility of the Sunday School, Family Ministry, and Vacation Bible School. These ministries will serve to grow the congregation organically.
Provide leadership, organization and inspiration to volunteers, visitors and the congregation.
Continue to build and encourage our families and our community in a relationship with Christ.
Provide training for Elders and Deacons to mentor, teach, and model leadership to the church body.
Give pastoral care and visitation to members, extended family, and visitors.
Seek to personally grow in faith, knowledge, and love of Christ.
Maintain personal, professional, and spiritual balance.
Be enthusiastic, dynamic, engaging, passionate, and have a sense of humor.