Job Opportunities

Pastoral Resident

Religious | Evangelical Covenant Order (ECO)

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church
1801 lacassie avenue
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
https://wcpc.church

 

Full-Time

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2025

Description


Pastoral Residents are full time, two-year employees at WCPC. Residents will gain real experience in pastoral ministry, while also receiving mentoring, coaching, and shadowing opportunities. Our hope is that residents would leave WCPC ready for a life of fruitful pastoral ministry.  

Salary: $60K-$89K

Requirements


Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values

  • Character- Exercises the fruit of the spirit
  • Competency - Possesses skill and passion for the work
  • Capacity - Has the integrity to work hard without under/over working
  • Chemistry - Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team
  • Culture - Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial


Desired Background and Skill Set

  • Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ
  • Completed Master of Divinity, or on pace to finish during Residency
  • Giftedness in pastoral ministry
  • Maintain a life of integrity that reflects a genuine faith in Christ  
  • Proactive & Intuitive
  • Creative problem solver
  • Self-starter able to work independently
  • Team player
  • Able to prioritize and multitask when needed. 
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing


How to Apply


Other Considerations

  • WCPC affirms the gifting and calling of men and women equally in ministry, so all are encouraged to apply for this position.
  • Though we are a presbyterian church, residents do not need to be presbyterian, nor have a desire to be ordained as presbyterians.
  • We have high quality housing available at a reasonable cost for Pastoral Residents.


Primary Contact: Tommy Branagh

Email: tommy@wcpc.church

Phone: 9259351574

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