Description

Pastor Search Announcement  

Grand Canyon Community Church is prayerfully seeking a pastor to shepherd our unique and 

vibrant congregation at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and to serve in partnership 

with A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) as its Resident Minister.  

About Us  

The Grand Canyon Community Church is a year-round ministry at the Grand Canyon. We serve a 

diverse community of park employees, residents, seasonal workers, and visitors from around the 

world. We are a welcoming, accepting, interdenominational fellowship committed to sharing 

Christ’s love through worship, service, and community life in this extraordinary setting. Our 

ministry is enriched through collaboration with ACMNP, which equips seasonal ministry team 

members who serve alongside our church. Introductory information related to ACMNP can be 

found at www.acmnp.com. Please review the church website at: 

www.grandcanyoncommunitychurch.org.  

The Opportunity  

We are seeking a pastor who:  

• Is grounded in the truth of Scripture and passionate about proclaiming the Gospel.  
• Possesses the temperament, interpersonal skills, and interest in serving and leading in an interdenominational context, without bias towards a specific denomination.  
• Demonstrates a shepherd’s heart with strong pastoral care and leadership skills.   
• Can adapt to a dynamic community with both long-term residents and short-term visitors.   
• Embraces the unique mission field of the Grand Canyon, with its blend of local ministry and global reach.  
• Has a vision for and willingness to foster the relationships needed to work effectively, wisely, and collaboratively with NPS, concessionaires, and local government.  
• Can provide spiritual guidance and mentorship to ACMNP seasonal Ministry Team Members as the Resident Minister.  
• Has the capacity to assist with immediate crisis intervention and mental health support.  

Responsibilities  

Expanded information is included in the position description.  

• Lead weekly worship services and typical pastoral duties.  
• Model leadership for strong community outreach, including organized ministry for children and teens.  
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and visitation within the Grand Canyon community. This includes opportunities to serve in a chaplain-like role in collaboration with NPS and other groups serving within the park. Pastoral care includes spiritual guidance in all matters pertaining to the congregation’s or an individual’s growth.  
• Interact with NPS, park concessionaires, and other groups serving Grand Canyon NP to build bridges and foster collaborative efforts, pursuing opportunities to share God’s love, grace, and acceptance within the park community.  
• Instigate and lead Bible studies and affinity groups in service to the community and mission of the church.  
• Mentor, encourage, and support ACMNP seasonal ministry team members.  
• Partner with ACMNP leadership to coordinate ministry programs in the park.  
• Engage with residents, staff, and visitors in a spirit of hospitality and witness.   
• Work alongside church leadership to guide vision, outreach, and discipleship.  

Position Summary: The Resident Minister serves as the spiritual leader, guiding the congregation with wisdom, compassion, and a deep commitment to faith. The Resident Minister will preach, teach, and foster a community rooted in spiritual growth, mutual support, and outreach. This position needs a dynamic individual who can inspire and connect with people from diverse backgrounds, offering pastoral care, conducting effective worship services, and leading various church activities. The Minister must have strong organizational skills to manage the operational aspects of the church, including volunteer staff supervision, budgeting and strategic planning. The Resident Minister may devote full time to this position or may be bi-vocational.

Requirements

How to Apply

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a résumé, statement of faith, and cover letter to:

Darwin Glassford (ACMNP Board of Directors) at pastor@grandcanyoncommunitychurch.org.

A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP)

9250 East Costilla Ave, Suite 203

Greenwood Village, CO 80112

Applications will be prayerfully reviewed as they are received.  

Additional information

BENEFITS 

➢ Salary: $1,800 monthly 

➢ Housing Provided @ Value of $1,800 monthly 

➢ Utilities Provided @ Value of $350 monthly 

➢ Health Insurance Allowance (Pastor Only): $500 monthly 

➢ Vacation: Two Weeks Annually 

➢ Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays + One Personal Choice (Birthday, Anniversary, etc.) = 12 Total Holidays

Primary Contact: Darwin Glassford

Email: pastor@grandcanyoncommunitychurch.org

Phone: 2108426382

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