Cherry Grove Friends Church in Battle Ground, Washington, is looking for a part-time Pastoral Resident.  This maximum 20 hours/week position is designed to help expose the successful candidate to the various tasks and requirements needed in full-time pastoral positions, helping to confirm a call to full-time pastoral service.  The position is expected to require someone serving bi-vocationally, and will pay $1800-$2000/month, with no additional benefits.  Contact Mark Franklin at 360-687-3159 for application information or further details. 

Job Title: Executive Director

Organization: Evangelical Friends Mission (EFM)

Location: Remote

Reports to: Board of Directors

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

The Executive Director shall demonstrate a broad range of leadership and administrative competencies, grounded in strong spiritual maturity. Of highest priority is the spiritual gift of leadership, evidenced by the ability to cast vision, motivate others, and inspire both staff and constituents of Evangelical Friends Mission (EFM) to actively engage in and implement that vision.  Click here for full job description.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Board Chair, Rusty Savage: rusty.savage@barclaycollege.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is fulfilled.

Newberg Friends Church: Lead Pastor

Newberg Friends Church is seeking a dynamic and visionary senior leader to shepherd it into a new season of vibrant ministry. Newberg Friends Church – a Gospel-centered, evangelical church rooted in the Friends tradition with deep ties to George Fox University – is a healthy and growing congregation in need of a senior leader to consolidate the talent and energy of the congregation and direct it into a fruitful season of Kingdom-minded mission and joyful worship of Jesus Christ. Our desire is to find a pastor with exceptional leadership and character strengths who will help cultivate a deep love for God and His Word and equip and empower the congregation to live out God’s love through care and service for others.

Key Opportunities:

Dynamic Community: Join a vibrant community of faith that is committed to spiritual growth, discipleship, and making a lasting impact on the lives of others. Develop and implement impactful discipleship programs and opportunities.

Empowering Ministry: Demonstrate servant leadership which encourages creativity, innovation, the application of strategic thinking, and equipping of others to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Collaborative Environment: Provide vision and big picture oversight for a dedicated pastoral team, church staff and volunteers, including many George Fox University former and current faculty who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Resources: There is an opportunity to develop and implement ideas which maximize the missional use of NFCs large campus, which is one of the central hubs for the Northwest yearly meeting. Significant assets including a library, friends center & gymnasium, several rental properties and large rooms for fellowship and teaching.

Strong Ties: Newberg Friends has deep connections with George Fox University and the Northwest Yearly Meeting. Many of the GFU faculty frequently preach and teach at Newberg Friends. The ideal candidate for this role would have a passion and ability to develop closer ties with George Fox University faculty, students, other NWYM churches as well as with the Newberg community.

Spiritual Requirements

• Be a Bible believing committed Christ-follower with a lifestyle and reputation of Christian faithfulness.
• Agree with the Northwest Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice.
• Have a strong calling to leadership, spiritual formation, development, and mobilizing of Christians.
• Have a high level of self-awareness and be committed to continual relational growth.
• Demonstrate Christ-centered living (1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9), Honesty, confidence, teachability, and humility (Philippians 2:5-7), and Patience and commitment in working with others (James 1:4)

If you are a passionate and visionary leader who is excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals within our community, we encourage you to apply. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of spiritual growth, discipleship, and community engagement.

Part-time FSLA non-exempt or full-time exempt (20-40 hours)

Accountable to: Elders Committee

Purpose: The Lead Pastor nurtures a Christ-centered and mission-driven atmosphere in the life of the Newberg Friends Church community. This pastor teaches, trains, disciples and administers to help the church live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture and with faithfulness to the vision of NFC.

(Mission) “To connect with Jesus, grow in faith and go out to glorify God.”

Responsibilities:

The varied nature of this position requires flexibility. Time spent in the office must balance with church-related events, visitation, ministry preparation, leadership development, and personal spiritual health. It requires a strong work ethic that demonstrates commitment to excellence for the glory of Christ.

Spiritual Leadership

• Lead a preaching team with excellent teaching from the word of God. Preach regularly as a member of the team.
• Help discern, communicate, and implement the vision coming forth from Newberg Friends Church. (Via: sermons and leadership development training events)
• Provide pastoral care for individuals and families at appropriate times, visiting and counseling as opportunities and time allow.
• Foster a culture of intergenerational participation in the worship, learning, and service aspects of congregational life.

Administration and Equipping

• Maintain ongoing communication with the presiding clerk, elders, committee clerks and ministry leaders to preserve unity in vision, planning and programming.
• Regularly attend monthly administrative committee meetings and other committees as needed and appropriate.
• Oversee office personnel and foster an inviting work environment. Provide input in hiring new employees. Establish a regular meeting time with staff for check-in, camaraderie, and prayer.

Accountability

• The pastor is accountable to the congregation primarily through the elders committee.
• Elders will provide a system for ongoing evaluation of the pastor’s pursuit of ministry goals and share their assessments in a timely manner.
• Mature mentally, spiritually, and creatively through books, seminars, or continuing education.
• Maintain a healthy family life including regular time away from ministry responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Ministry degree or minimum of four years ministry experience preferred.
• Experience: Working with adults and children in a Christian setting. Demonstration of Christ-centered and a healthy life-style.
• Background check: Provide evidence of a passed background check.
• Spiritual Agreement: Recognizes and supports the teachings and beliefs of Newberg Friends Church and the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends. (also, a signed statement of faith that is current and filed)

Position Requirements:

• Work Environment: Indoors at a desk, homes and institutions such as hospitals.
• Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, driving. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Travel: Any travel expenses incurred for ministry related activities (visitation, supplies) to be reimbursed when submitted with documentation to the church bookkeeper.

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