JOB OPENINGS

2nd Street Community Church is a small congregation of about 40 people in Newberg, Oregon. Though we are small in number, we carry deep roots in our community and broad influence through relationships, history, and service. Our church family is rich in wisdom, experience, and a desire to make a lasting difference for God’s Kingdom.

The associate pastor is a part-time position of 20-25 hours per week, working under the supervision of lead pastor Bruce Steffensen in a mentoring relationship, with ultimate responsibility to the church’s elders. The church envisions this position growing and transitioning into the full-time lead pastor position when ready. The associate pastor position will be asked to commit to a 12-month term, with a check-in at six months to assess mutual fit and progress. Following this review, the pastor may either continue in the role or conclude the appointment. After the full 12 months, there may be an opportunity to renew for another year, depending on fit, evaluations, and approval.

To apply, send a cover letter to office@2ndstreet.org that includes the following:

● An introduction to who you are

● An overview of your spiritual journey

● Your reasons for wanting to go into or continue in ministry

● What interests you about this position. Or if you want to learn more, click here for full job description!

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

Base Salary: $120,000-$130,000 per year, depending on experience

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

The Mission of EFM Our purpose and passion is to fuel a worldwide movement of people who seek first the kingdom of God, planting churches that live and die to carry out the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment.

Essential Spiritual and Leadership Qualifications 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.

To effectively execute and advance the mission of EFM, the Executive Director must be a strategic thinker, capable of translating vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

As the leader of a diverse, multi-regional and multi-cultural organization, the Executive Director must demonstrate exceptional relational skills—building rapport quickly, fostering trust, and ensuring that people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Given the complex and rapidly changing global context in which EFM operates, the spiritual gifts of wisdom and discernment are essential for understanding cultural dynamics and faithfully communicating the unchanging truths of the gospel in relevant ways.

Demonstrating vision to discern new areas of ministry, compelled by the desire to fulfill the Great Commission, the Executive Director must encourage a global perspective and mobilize followers of Jesus to extend His kingdom beyond their immediate contexts.

The Executive Director must be a developer of people in order to maximize the strengths of the staff and the organization to accomplish the mission. Additionally, the Executive Director must be a developer of resources, with the ability to raise funds to further the mission.

Professional Requirements

• Dynamic leader who is able to cast compelling vision and serve as the face of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to raise funds

• Experience with world missions

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Relevant graduate degree preferred

• Proven leadership ability with experience managing staff

• Recorded Friends Pastor or willingness to become Recorded

• Ability to travel to EFCNA churches and regions regularly and mission fields as needed

• Adheres to EFCI’s Statement of Faith and embraces the Mission Statement of Evangelical Friends Mission

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 filled.

Greenleaf Friends Church is entering into a pastoral transition time that will take place July 1, 2026.  Pastor Nathan Wells, his wife Libby and their family have discerned the Lord calling them to Thailand where Libby will be teaching at an International Christian school and Nathan will begin learning the Thai language in preparation for evangelism and discipleship work.  Greenleaf Friends Church is grateful for the time shared with the Wells family and bless them as they are obedient to God’s call.  The Church is prayerfully beginning the search process for its next senior pastor.  

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The primary function of this role will focus on Youth Ministry with approximately 20 hours a week given to its responsibilities. The remaining 5 hours a week will focus on assisting the Senior Pastor in general pastoral duties surrounding facilitating discipleship and integration of people into the life of the church. The associate will work with current ministries and committees to help foster whole life discipleship for individuals and families of all ages. The pastoral duties will focus more on congregational care, organization, and administration and not regular preaching and teaching.

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