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Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church (Manistee, MI) - Pastor The Big Picture Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church (gslcman.org ) is seeking to call a strong orthodox Lutheran Pastor to help guide and lead our congregation in living out our Confession of Faith. The Church The church was established through the merging of the 3 churches Into Good Shepherd – 1969 This brought several small congregations together for the betterment of our church family. There was a move from the ELCA to the NALC in 2011. This was voted on and supported by the majority of the congregation. In 2020 our beloved Pastor went to be with the Lord. We grieved our loss. Our interim pastor has helped lead us out of our sense of loss. The active congregation is primarily older, but there are a few young families. In this post-covid environment, we are discovering a new normal as confirmation, youth group, and other pre-covid groups returned. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church...

The Journey Baptist Church (Elizabethtown, KY) Pastor The Big Picture The Journey Baptist Church (facebook.com/TheJourneyChurchElizabethtown) is a small Southern Baptist fellowship seeking a bi-vocational pastor to shepherd the flock through preaching, leading and pastoral care. The Church The Journey Baptist Church is a small Southern Baptist fellowship in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Founded in 2011 as a house church, The Journey is a welcoming and diverse community of Christ followers with an informal and contemporary worship style, along with a strong commitment to Biblical integrity and life transformation. The church has deep roots in local addiction recovery ministries, and has a track record of faithfully supporting state, national and international missions. The Community Located 50 minutes from Louisville and 15 minutes from Fort Knox, Elizabethtown is a vibrant and family-friendly community with a population of approximately 30,000...

Calvary Bible Church (Kalamazoo, MI) – Senior Associate Pastor The Big Picture Calvary Bible Church (calvarybible.org) is prayerfully seeking a Senior Associate Pastor to assist the Sr. Pastor and lead the Associate Pastors in shepherding and equipping the congregation of Calvary Bible Church to please God and make disciples. RESPONSIBILITIES Authority: To represent the Senior Pastor in any situation as delegated by him. Requires wisdom and experience in all facets of ministry, including accurate preaching of God’s word, oversight of baptism and communion, performance of weddings, funerals, baptism, child dedications, counseling, pastoral visits, Benevolence needs, and other related pastoral functions as they occur. Shepherd: Serve as an Elder of Calvary Bible Church and shepherd individuals within the local church body. This role is not...

Plainfield Bible Church (Plainfield, IN) – Senior Pastor The Big Picture Calvary Bible Church (plainfieldbible.org ) is prayerfully seeking full-time Senior Pastor. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Senior Pastor along with the Elders will provide leadership to the church by the example of the pursuit of a Godly life. He and his fellow Elders will use the Scriptures to bring direction to the church with careful instruction in sound doctrine for the glory to Jesus Christ. SCOPE OF THE POSITION The Senior Pastor will have the primary responsibility of expository preaching. He will provide leadership with the elders and pastoral staff in guarding the doctrine of the church from error and helping each person to grow to spiritual maturity. He will be willing and able to provide Biblical counseling and comfort to those who are members of his congregation. PASTOR’S PROFILE He must exhibit a love for God, His Word and His people. He will demonstrate this with...

West Chester Community Evangelical Church (West Chester, PA) – Youth Pastor The Big Picture West Chester Community Evangelical Church (wccec.org/english-ministry/ ), is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor to serve in the English Ministry (EM) of our congregation. The Church Nestled in a suburban community southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WCCEC was planted in the year 2000. It is a bi-cultural and bilingual (Chinese and English) church committed to building up the kingdom of God among first and second-generation Chinese in the western Philadelphia suburbs. The average Sunday attendance is around 200 of which 35-40 people attend the English Sunday service.  A typical English Sunday service includes youth and parents of the youth. The church currently has a Chinese Ministry Pastor. The vision of the church is “We will be a safe harbor for all who hunger for God’s peace, and a forward base for God’s kingdom on earth”. The mission of the church is...

Grace Bible Church (Kamiah, ID) – Family Life Pastor THE BIBLE PICTURE Grace Bible Church (gracebiblekamiah.com ) is seeking a Family Life Pastor. QUALIFICATIONS The candidate must have believed in Jesus for eternal life and meet the ministerial qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. Free Grace theological foundation desired Master’s degree preferred or at least bachelor’s degree in Bible/ministry Minimum 2 years of ministry experience required. Administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills needed. A deep vibrant walk with Jesus A genuine love for people, and seeking a long-term position Experience with youth and/or kids ministry strongly preferred. Expertise in social media Understanding unique needs of ministering to native Americans THE POSITION The Family Life Pastor is a combination role that equips parents, oversees our children’s ministry, directly leads...

Citylight Community Church (Linkou, Taiwan) – Lead Pastor The Big Picture Citylight Community Church (citylightlinkou.com ) is actively and prayerfully searching for a qualified candidate to be the sole and lead pastor of our international church. The Church Founded in 2019, Citylight is a non-denominational and bilingual (English & Mandarin) church located in Linkou District of New Taipei City, Taiwan, made up of both local Taiwanese and international expatriates, with 50+ members and 90+ attendee each Sunday. MAIN QUALIFICATIONS Holiness Qualities of an elder, according to the conditions laid out in 1 Timothy 3:1-12 and Titus 1:5-9. Humility is a character trait that is highly valued. Background check may be required. Shepherding A Christ-driven love for people and desire to shepherd people as a pastor among fellow followers and seekers. Practically speaking this would mean that they are easy to work with and have experience...

Highland Park Church (Columbus, NE) – Associate Pastor The Big Picture Highland Park Church (highlandparkministries.org ) is seeking full-time Associate Pastor. Position Status: This is a full time, salaried position with a minimum of 50 hours/week required. Office hours will be set by the Senior Pastor with remaining hours flexible as needed. Reports To: Senior Pastor Purpose/Qualifications The role of the Associate Pastor is to work in harmony with the Senior Pastor and elder board, have a firm grasp on the purpose, values, and philosophy of Highland Park Church and equip key ministry teams for this mission. The Associate Pastor, along with the other staff pastors, is one of the primary support persons for the Senior Pastor. He must be qualified according to the biblical standards of an elder in 1 Tim. 3:1-6; Titus 1:6-10. He must demonstrate a level of theological capacity and ministry training – a degree from an accredited Bible college or...

Connections Church (Billings, MT) – Worship Pastor The Big Picture Connections Church (connectbillings.com) is seeking a full-time Worship Pastor. Position Description: Connections Church is seeking a gifted, passionate, and anointed Worship Pastor. A qualified candidate will be gifted musically, passionate about leading the congregation in worship, and possess the calling of God to lead worship. Regarding worship, our church’s core value is “Participatory Worship.” We long to see our time of worship be about engagement over entertainment and participation over preference. We expect the Worship Leader portion of this position to be 60% of the role. The remaining time will depend on the gifting of the candidate in consultation with the Lead Pastor. About Connections Church: Connections Church is a 2-year-old church re-start on the West End of Billings. Connections Church launched in October 2020. Since our launch, Connections Church has firmly...

World Gospel Church (Terre Haute, IN) – Youth Discipleship Pastor The Big Picture World Gospel Church (worldgospelchurch.org ), is seeking a full-time Youth Discipleship Pastor. Qualifications: Personal: A life of godliness and character beyond reproach. Acts justly, shows mercy, and walks humbly as a gifted leader, shepherd, and communicator. Has a passion for the Word of God, relationships, and to bring the lost to Jesus. Church: Demonstrates an agreement with the WGC By-Laws and philosophy of ministry. Meets the qualifications of pastor/elder as in the Pastoral Epistles and operates with gifting complementary to the senior pastor and other staff. Educational: College graduate with Bible and theological training (MDiv progress or MDiv preferred) Experiential: Youth ministry in a church setting is preferred. Doctrinal: Evangelical, as defined by the National Association of Evangelicals and in agreement with the Articles of...

Union Baptist Church (Vallejo, CA) - Pastor The Big Picture Union Baptist Church (unionbaptistofvallejo.org ) is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor who will be a visionary leader, have a heart for the people, reach the next generation and seek to develop authentic relationships. The Senior Pastor will be approachable and be excited about building relationships in which people are connected, making disciples, intentional evangelism, and meeting our multi-ethnic and multi-generational community’s needs through ongoing ministry and outreach events. Job Description UBC is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who is committed to the inerrancy and authority of the Holy Bible. The Senior Pastor must meet the requirements found in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 and be committed to continual growth in his relationship with Jesus and his fellow believers. The Senior Pastor must accept the Holy Bible as the sole authority for faith, support and apply the Articles of...

Grace Bible Church (College Station, TX) – Pastor (Southwood) The Big Picture Grace Bible Church (grace-bible.org/campus/southwood) is seeking a full-time Pastor to provide pastoral, equipping, and organizational leadership and assistance for one of the campuses of Grace Bible Church with focus and oversight of Adult Ministries, including Congregational Care. Duties: Teaching Pastor Partner with Teaching Pastor to incorporate the church’s mission, vision and values in the campus and surrounding community Partner with Teaching Pastor in leadership of campus staff team, including regular staff meetings Assist with Sunday morning services including announcements, Elder prayer, baby dedications, baptisms, and preaching, as requested Partner with Teaching Pastor and campus Elder team leader to plan and inform campus Elder team meetings Campus Ministries Implement and oversee strategic plans for all applicable ministries...

First Alliance Church (Erie, PA) – Senior Pastor The Big Picture First Alliance Church (facerie.org) is seeking a full time Senior Pastor. The Church From very humble beginnings in 1899 until now, hundreds have found Christ as Savior and Lord, others have discovered a deeper meaning to life, some have been healed of their diseases and sicknesses, and all have heard the gospel message. It is indeed a glorious heritage upon which to build our future church! Having transitioned forty years ago from an inner-city church in the heart of Erie to one located in the business suburban area in Millcreek township, FAC has maintained its evangelical Great Commission focus of reaching the lost, baptizing and discipling Christ followers. In the past decade FAC implemented an alternative contemporary worship service, a church within the church, “Epic Faith.” After several years, the leaders of Epic Faith launched out to become an independent body of believers now...

First Christian Church (Shell Knob, MO) – Pastor The Big Picture First Christian Church (shellknobfirstchristianchurch.org ) is seeking a full-time Pastor to be the spiritual leader of our congregation of 100. The Church First Christian Church is an independent autonomous Christian church founded in 1975. As is typical of lakeside locations, the community is predominately retirees or part-time residents with a burgeoning population during the summer months and a much quieter tempo in the winter season. This is reflected in our church congregation, which is made up of mostly mature working adults and retirees. The church has been growing steadily, with about 100 in the church family and a typical weekly attendance of about 70 people. We have an active weekly Men’s Bible Study, and a weekly network of five Home Groups, typically meeting mid-week for food, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. More than half our congregation, plus neighbors and...

Grace Church of Lockeford (Lockeford, CA) – Lead Pastor The Big Picture Grace Church of Lockeford (gracechurchlockeford.org ) is prayerfully seeking a Lead Pastor. Our Church and Community Grace Church of Lockeford has been in existence for 160 years. It was formed in 1862 as a Congregational Church. In the 1970s it became affiliated with IFCA. We livestream the Sunday morning service on Facebook, and on Wednesday night we have a Bible study and prayer time after a potluck dinner. On the last Sunday of the month, we enjoy a potluck fellowship immediately after the morning service. The community of Lockeford has a population of around 3200 people. Demographically, 60% of its residents identify themselves as white and 35% Hispanic. 27% of the population claim to be Catholic and 60% claim no religious affiliation whatsoever. Our town is located about 30 minutes east of the city of Stockton, which has a population more than 300,000, and about 45 minutes from...

Chambersburg Bible Church (Chambersburg, PA) – Pastor The Big Picture Chambersburg Bible Church (chambersburgbible.org ) is seeking a pastor to preach the Word of God and shepherd the church for the glory of God. The Church Chambersburg Bible Church was founded in 1952. During 1987 the current church was constructed at 810 Orchard Drive. Our church is an independent, fundamental, missions minded church supporting 15 missionaries and six mission agencies under a congregational form of government located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Chambersburg Bible Church has no interest in a contemporary type of ministry. Our average church attendance is currently 80-90 worshippers during Sunday morning worship service and 20 at Wednesday Bible study and prayer time. The Community Chambersburg is growing and currently has a population of 22,000 and is in south central Pennsylvania 22 miles west of Gettysburg and 25 miles north of Hagerstown, Maryland adjacent to...

Valley Fourth Church (Spokane Valley, WA) – Youth Pastor The Big Picture Valley Fourth Church (valley4th.com ), a non-denominational church located in a suburb of Spokane, Washington, is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor. The Church Valley Fourth Church began as a church plant from historic Fourth Memorial Church in Spokane in 1972 and is completing 50 years of ministry influence highlighted by strong commitments to Biblical Discipleship, Expository Preaching and Local/Global Outreach. A church with a commitment to reaching and ministering to multi-generations under the leadership of committed Elders and Ministry Staff from an 8-acre ministry complex, VFC is “Disciple Focused” in mission and intent on establishing a new chapter in its ministry impact in the Spokane Valley and around the world. Doctrinally, VFC is fully dedicated to Inerrancy, is Premil and Pretrib in eschatology, and Complementarian in regard to the roles of church leadership and...

Redland Valley Church (Lewisberry, PA) – Lead Pastor The Big Picture Redland Valley Church (redlandvalley.org ) is seeking a Lead Pastor who will raise up and develop leadership within the Body of Christ, preach the Word of God and impact those in the community with the Gospel of Jesus Chrsit. The Candidate Redland Valley Church, set one mile from the small town of Lewisberry, PA seeks lead pastor. This faithful congregation has a heart for people and a deep desire to share the love of Jesus. The church has room for growth and looks forward to more young families joining in worship! We are seeking a pastor to be our godly shepherd and spiritual leader – one who will mentor ministry leaders and staff. This pastor will bring new energy to the congregation and be able to relate to a diverse age – range of congregants. This pastor will seek new ways to lead the church in serving the needs of our community. Responsibilities will include, but are...

Calvary Bible Church (Hiram, ME) – Pastor/Elder The Big Picture Calvary Bible Church (cbcme.org ) is prayerfully seeking full-time Pastor/Elder. The Church Calvary Bible Church is a rural church in southern Maine looking to add to our pastoral staff. We are an independent, non-denominational church governed by a pastor/elder board. The purpose of this church is to teach the whole Word of God and to maintain a biblical faith and holiness among its members. It shall also seek to bring seekers to God for reconciliation; and by teaching purity and holiness through a daily dying to self and a life lived by faith in Jesus Christ, to prepare a people for the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This will be accomplished by emphasis on evangelism, discipleship, fellowship and service. The Community Our church is located in the Sacopee Valley area of southwestern Maine. This is a rural community of approximate population of 8,000....

RVA Hope (Richmond, VA) – Elder The Big Picture RVA Hope (rvahope.org ), a Richmond, Virginia based worship group is seeking an energetic, motivated Great Commission oriented mover for a full-time elder position in our fellowship. While our core group is in central Virginia, we have a clear mission to connect with and assist other church bodies which are in need of revitalization. This will require an entrepreneurial elder who can both minister in a specific local fellowship and lead the charge as we fulfill our larger mission. We believe that the elder Jesus has for us will be able to: Meet the requirements spelled out in  1 Tim. 3:1-7  and  Titus 1:5-9 Relocate to the metro Richmond area and live for at least three years Work effectively with the other, mostly lay elders in the fellowship, to lead in all aspects of ministry Operate with minimal supervision but be willing to submit to regular progress and current status reviews...