Cornerstone Church (Los Banos, CA) Pastor - LancasterSearch
Los Banos, CA 93635
About the Job
Cornerstone Church (Los Banos, CA) Pastor
The Big Picture
Cornerstone Church (csclb.org) is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead our church as we actively take the gospel to the town of Los Banos.
Requirements
Who We Are and Who We Are Looking For
We are restarting God's church in Los Banos CA and are seeking a pastor to lead our church as we actively take the gospel to the town of Los Banos. We are seeking a man with a shepherd’s heart, who easily and naturally connects with people, preaches gospel centered sermons, and has experience in leading a transformative discipleship process. This is a full-time position with a yearly salary of 72,000 dollars plus benefits. We are hoping to have our pastor in place by June of 2024. This church replant is a wonderful opportunity for a pastor with an interest in church replanting and church revitalization.
Pastor Job Description Essentials
Provide spiritual leadership to the congregation, fostering a culture of faith, love, and service.
Develop and deliver engaging, biblically based weekly sermons during worship services, as well as on special occasions and events.
Plan and lead services, collaborating with the worship team, and ensuring that services are meaningful and spiritually enriching.
Lead in the administration of the two ordinances of the church: baptism and communion.
Provide pastoral care for members of the congregation, including visiting the sick, counseling those in need, and offering support during times of crisis.
Facilitate and encourage spiritual growth and discipleship through the development and implementation of small group ministries, Bible studies, and other educational programs.
Work with church leadership and staff to establish and execute a vision and strategic plan for the church’s growth and leadership development.
Engage and build relationships within the local community, participating in outreach and mission activities, and collaborating with other organizations to address community needs.
Oversee the administration and management of church operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and personnel management in the church office.
Mentor, supervise, and support church staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment with robust leadership development.
Perform other pastoral duties, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and dedications, as required.
We are part of the EFCA and want someone who is doctrinally aligned.
Experience in effectively mobilizing people for discipleship and helping equip others to reach the unchurched.
Benefits
Pastor Compensation Package
Base Salary - $72,000 (6000 per month)
2% cola raise for years two and three
Year 2 = $73,440 (6,120 per month)
Year 3 = $74,908,80 (6242.40 per month)
* First two years of salary are guaranteed even if replant does not continue
Health Insurance - To be negotiated and provided
Vacation – 4 weeks
Study Leave – 1 week until 10 years then 2 weeks per year
Book Allowance - $600 per year
Pastoral Expenses - $200 per month if needed
After year three with a growing church, the following will kick in.
Retirement – 7 percent of gross
Sabbatical – 3 months after 7 years of service with format as a continuing pattern.
The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Pastor at Cornerstone Church?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Pastor of Cornerstone Church?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of Cornerstone Church?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to
The expectation of this minister is to nurture the middle school and high school teenagers in the areas of worship, fellowship, outreach and discipleship. The minister is required to assess the needs of the youth, set the vision, plan and execute curriculum and events, preach and teach the word of God, and review the ministry progress with the board, the youth ministry team, and the parents. It is expected that the minister will be a team player and a communicator; it is not expected that the youth minister will do everything him/herself, but he/she must be able to work with the youth ministry deacon, the adult and youth volunteers and delegate responsibilities. It is expected that the youth minister may spend time with the youth outside the church in more casual or fun settings. Outside of the heart of a shepherd, organizational skills are very important for the position. It is expected that in the interview process, the prospective youth minister provides a self-evaluation on his/her strengths and weaknesses as a youth minister and team player. There is a part-time pastor’s assistant who supports the Mandarin ministry pastor, the English ministry pastor (open position), the children minister, and the youth minister. Founded in 1981, Wilmington Community Evangelical Church (WCEC) is a bi-cultural and bilingual (Mandarin Chinese and English) church committed to building up the kingdom of God in Northern Delaware and the surrounding Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Average Sunday attendance is around 250 of which ~40-60 people attend the English Sunday service, with the remainder attending the Mandarin Sunday service. A typical English Sunday service includes youth, parents of the youth, college students, young professionals, and adults. The church currently has a Mandarin ministry pastor and a full time children’s minister. The average attendance of the weekly youth ministry Friday night activity is between 40 and 60. The church is currently in the process of searching for an English ministry pastor who is expected to be a close coworker with the youth minister. Knowledge of Chinese Culture and Mandarin Chinese is an advantage but not a qualification for the candidate. The vision of the church is “Mission and Planting 宣教與拓植”. Two churches have been planted: One in West Chester, PA [West Chester Chinese Evangelical Church 威徹斯特主恩堂] and another in Bear, DE [New Castle Chinese Evangelical Church 新城主恩堂/Gospel Christ for All Nations] in 2000 and 2007, respectively, with steady growth witnessed in both. The mission of the English Ministry is “Empowering people to serve God in a cross-cultural community through transformed living”. General Qualifications Evangelical faith Education: Bible college graduate or Master’s of Divinity Shepherding experience preferred Spiritual Qualifications Living a life of faith in Jesus Christ Demonstrating a passion for shepherding students Ministry Qualifications A vision for youth ministry Able to recruit and if needed train adult volunteers in youth ministry Able to communicate with youth and parents General Responsibilities Preach and teach Conduct ordinances, e.g., baptism, Holy Communion, etc. Conduct visitation and counseling Collaborate with youth ministry leaders of nearby churches for joint youth ministries Specific Responsibilities -Plan and lead the development of a comprehensive youth ministry in accordance with the long range ministry vision. -Set annual ministry goals and develop plans to achieve such goals -Organize and/or lead weekly Sunday School classes for youths -Recruit and train a ministry team of youth leaders (Student Ministry Team) -Organize an adult youth ministry leadership team (and train if needed) -Organize and/or lead weekly youth ministry events on Friday nights, or additional days as required -Organize special Youth Ministry events, e.g., youth-parent seminars, youth retreat, 30-hrs Famine, Gospel Jam, etc. -Involvement with in-campus ministries in local high schools -Develop and oversee the annual budget for youth ministries Participate in ministry meetings, such as monthly meetings of the church Elder and Deacon Board, and the English Ministry Team -Share responsibility preaching in the Sunday Morning Worship Service
