Renton Park Chapel

Lead Pastor

Full-Time

Renton Park Chapel – Lead Pastor Position We are a church family prayerfully seeking our next lead pastor who will encourage us and lead us to be a church that is centered on God’s Word as we love one another and love our community growing to be fully devoted followers of Jesus. CHURCH OVERVIEW Our Church is a family of believers that is committed to the absolute authority of the Word of God and to following Jesus Christ in purity and holiness of heart and life. We believe that the direct fruit of a heart that has been transformed by the saving power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a life filled with love for God and compassion for those whom He loves. That is why we here at Renton Park Chapel seek to reach out to the needy and to the lost in order that we might honor Christ by joining with Him in the work He is doing in the world. We invite you to experience the fellowship of love we share as a family as we seek to reach our community (and the world) with the love of Christ. CHURCH VISION STATEMENT "Sharing the joy of hearing and doing God's Word" is the vision statement around which we center the life and ministries of Renton Park Chapel. We believe in the absolute authority of the Word of God and therefore make it our aim to discover and implement what the Word of God says in our daily lives as individuals and as a community. We support eight mission organizations and conduct a variety of seasonal mission projects throughout the year. CHURCH FACILITIES We are a small congregation that has approximately 50 members and regular attenders, with an average of 35 people in attendance on Sundays. We have a history of stability in pastors. Our pastor of eight and a half years is moving across the country to be near family. The pastor before him was here for twenty-six years before he retired. The church building is on one level with adequate classroom and office space. It is located between Renton Park Elementary School and Lindbergh High School. There is a parsonage located in a wooded area just east of the church building. LOCATION AND COMMUNITY Renton, Washington is a diverse and growing community just southeast of Seattle, located along the southern shore of Lake Washington. With a population of roughly 100,000, the city has roots in aerospace, manufacturing, and industry—most notably through Boeing—but today it is also known for technology, healthcare, retail, and a wide range of cultural communities. Residents enjoy access to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation, including the Cedar River corridor and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Renton has a strong sense of local identity while still benefiting from proximity to Seattle, Bellevue, and SeaTac Airport. Community events such as Renton River Days, farmers markets, and neighborhood festivals help create a connected and active atmosphere. PASTORAL EXPECTATIONS This is a full-time salaried position. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience and credentials. The benefits and compensation package include the housing value of the provided parsonage, health insurance, and paid vacation days. The primary pastoral responsibilities are to follow the biblical definition of a pastor seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. We are hopeful to have a pastor with at least three years of pastoral experience. 1. Preacher/Teacher: Providing consistent, biblically faithful preaching and teaching that nurtures spiritual growth. 2. Above Reproach: Demonstrate Christlike character and integrity in both personal and public life. 3. Servant Leader: Lead with humility, equipping and guiding the congregation in its mission. 4. Total Church Ministry: The pastor ensures ministries are caring for the congregation. This includes sacraments, ceremonies, individual interactions, and ministries to the members of the congregation. 5. Organizational Administration: The pastor is responsible for oversight of administrative functions, ensuring that ministry operations are carried out effectively. 6. Reaching Out: The pastor is the champion for outreach and evangelism locally and globally as a response to the Great Commission. Ministry in the greater Seattle area can be a unique challenge since overall church attendance is lower than in other parts of the country. The pastor will have a heart for outreach to the many unchurched in the area, as well as a heart for shepherding a smaller congregation. Since Renton Park Chapel is part of the Pacific Conference, the expectation is that the pastor will be ordained or will pursue ordination with the Pacific Conference. The hiring process goes through the Conference office, and a yearly performance review is done with the Conference Superintendent and the local church’s Pastor-Parish Relations Committee. Outside of that review, the pastor is given the responsibility to care for the life and ministry of the congregation. Additional Information: www.rentonparkchapel.org www.ThePacificConference.com www.facebook.com/rentonparkchapel APPLICATION PROCESS Those who feel led and meet the desired qualifications should apply including: · Your resume. · A cover letter of not more than one page that includes your reasons for applying and how you heard about the position. · A video in digital format (links to videos, YouTube postings, a podcast, or DVD) of you delivering a sermon to a large group that best represents your preaching and teaching ability. Applications should be submitted electronically to jobs@thepacificconference.com Or mailed to: The Pacific Conference Attn: Superintendent Brian Hotrum 11501 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 200 Clackamas, OR 97015 The Pacific Conference office will follow up with applicants.