Who are we?

We follow the essential Christian doctrines: the sovereignty of God; the deity and humanity of Jesus Christ; the atonement through Jesus Christ by which persons may be reconciled to God; the resurrection of Jesus, which assures the resurrection of all true worshipers; the gift of the Holy Spirit to believers; and the infallible authority of the Scriptures.

Metolius Friends Community Church is located in the little town of Metolius Oregon population 1049, Metolius is a suburb of Madras which has a population of about 8,000.

September 12, 1954 was the first meeting of Metolius Friends Community Church, held at the home of one of the founding members.
Our congregation enjoys the benefits of being a multi-generational church. We have people in their eighty’s down to brand-new babies.

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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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Rose Valley Friends Church is seeking a lead pastor. Below is a job description document that could be attached to this job post.

About the Church

Two and a half miles up Rose Valley Road, you come to a 90 degree corner. The church is located on the right. The elementary school, Grange, and Volunteer Fire Station are on the left.

This is ‘our little corner of the world’.

Rose Valley is an idyllic unincorporated rural community that has seen a lot of residential growth in the last 20 years. Houses are usually on wells and septic systems.

The church consists of local residents as well as people who come from the nearby town. It is a hope filled place. The fellowship is diverse in terms of political leanings, income levels, and occupation.

About half of the church are senior citizens. The other half range from middle aged families to young single students.

The church is Christ-centered and Bible-based. It’s ministry is community focused. It has a well respected child care center and gym facility available to the community.

The church members’ primary goal is to see the church thrive under next generation leadership. It wants to continue its outreach to “our little corner” as well as maintain outreaches to nearby communities.

The church has begun as a search for a new Lead Pastor. It is a full-time position with benefits and a parsonage.

The candidate must be experienced in Pastoral Ministry, but not nearing retirement. They should have a servant leadership style, collaborative, and focus on the success of their team members.

The candidate should be supportive of friends church doctrine as expressed in the Northwest Yearly Meeting Faith.

Senior Pastor Job Description and Duties

P R E A C H T H E W O R D

• Provide practical and accurate instruction aligned with the Word of God on Sunday mornings and at other church functions.
• Understand and reflect the wisdom of The Church including the Values found in the Northwest Yearly Meeting’s Faith and Practice.

“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” —JEREMIAH 3:15

P R O V I D E G U I D A N C E & D I R E C T I O N

• Maintain a vibrant devotional life, seeking vision and insight from the Lord.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understandings” —PROVERBS 3:5

“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of The Church of God, which he bought with his own blood.” —ACTS 2:2

F O S T E R A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y A M O U N G S T E L D E R S & M I N I S T R Y L E A D E R S

B E A C C O U N T A B L E T O T H E E L D E R S

• Exhort and encourage fellow ministry leaders.
• Discover and cultivate each leader’s calling and gifting.

“Be a shepherd of God’s flock that is under path care, watch over them, not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve, not lording over those entrusted to you, but being examples to
the flock.” —I PETER 5:2-3

P R O V I D E P A S T O R A L C A R E & E N C O U R A G E M E N T

• Maintain an attitude of service.

“Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he can encourage other by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.” —TITUS 1:8-9

B E A N E X A M P L E I N W O R D A N D D E E D

• Provide practical and accurate instruction aligned with the Word of God on Sunday mornings and at other church functions.
  Understand and reflect the wisdom of The Church including the Values found in the Northwest Yearly Meeting’s Faith and Practice.
• Do not compromise truth as revealed by the Bible, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit.

“Equip people for works of service so that the body may be built up.” —EPHESIANS 4:12

R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

• Lead weekly staff meetings.
• Oversee staff and assist them in meeting their responsibilities.
• Attend Elders’ meetings and Business Meetings.
• Attend and assist other ministry meetings as requested.
• Provide pastoral care as needed.

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Job Description

South Salem Evangelical Friends Church, a part of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Churches, seeks a Pastor to lead our congregation in church revitalization and growth. The ideal candidate will possess a pastoral heart, strong leadership, vibrant devotional life and evangelistic and communication skills in the Friend’s tradition.

Status: Bi-vocational (toward goal of full time employment)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver weekly Bible based Sunday morning sermons
• Work with the Elder and Stewardship Committees to oversee the administration of the church
• Be involved with the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Churches
• Provide compassionate and empathetic care for the congregation

Minimum Qualifications

• Trust in Jesus Christ as savior and Lord, and have a deep understanding and commitment to the Bible, Evangelical Friends Theology and a desire to uphold Friends Tradition.
• Ability to manage multiple events, time demands and other priorities at the same time.
• A self-starter who can work effectively alone, but yet be a strong team player.
• Working knowledge of technology; computers, software, internet
• An earned Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry and/or Bible Studies and/or Completion of a Seminary Degree from an accredited institution (B.A. and/or seminary degree desired, but other degree and/or work experience also considered)
• 2-5 years of pastoral experience preferably at an Evangelical Friends Church (Friends experience desired, but not required, years of experience flexible)

To apply submit the following via email or hard copies:

• Cover letter expressing your statement of faith, your interest in the position and a list of your qualifications
• A current resume, detailing your education and experience
• Three letters of reference, including one from a member of the clergy familiar with your character and work experience
• A link to a video and/or audio recording(s) of a recent sermon(s) or teachings
• Copies of any published articles, books, studies, etc. or links to the documents

Call Betty Howard, Church Elder, at 971-273-7377 if you have any questions.

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