Grace Church in Glendora, CA is a special place. Clearly committed to the Word of God, Grace is eager to welcome a Lead Pastor with a passion to help them win the lost, disciple and grow believers, and move out on mission to change the world. Culturally diverse and healthy, Grace represents a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced pastor who enjoys discovering strategic ways to integrate, unify, and mobilize a multi-faceted, growing congregation.
Grace Church has been blessed by a long season of healthy leadership. They desire to call an experienced pastor to love them and lead them as they optimize and advance their mission. Grace has a great reputation for serving the local community and investing in the next generation. People are eager to strengthen missional outreach and evangelism in the region and to connect people with the Gospel. Grace represents a variety of cultural experiences. The church would love to welcome a pastor who has experience in both Anglo and Latino ministry environments and is comfortable speaking to and integrating with people of various cultures and backgrounds. The multi-generational aspect of the church means it is essential that Lead Pastor will build bridges across racial, cultural, and generational differences and teach others how to do the same.
The ideal Lead Pastor will step to the forefront with strength and humility to lead Grace to be all God intends it to be. He will bring a passion for evangelism and discipleship as well as strategic strengths that foster an invitational environment where people of all ages are invited to know Jesus and then be equipped to become growing, reproducing disciple-makers who seek to activate on mission in the world. Grace will resonate with a pastor who prefers an expository approach to teaching. He will communicate God’s Word with energy and conviction, infusing humor and grace into messages as he encourages people to stretch, grow, and apply what they learn. A bi-lingual, Spanish-English speaking candidate with demonstrated cross-cultural experience would be ideal.
Located on historic Route 66, Glendora, California is nicknamed The Pride of the Foothills. It is located in the San Gabriel Valley, 23 miles east of downtown Los Angeles with a population of 51,000. The church is located in the broader context of Glendora, Covina, Azusa, and San Dimas and draws members from all these cities and beyond.
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