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Grace Brethren Church of Colorado Springs

Application: https://form.jotform.com/221506659691160

Grace Brethren Church of Colorado Springs has entered into a partnership with Assist Church Expansion for the purpose of revitalization and restart. This congregation of approximately 30 people has enthusiastically embraced God’s leading to engage a process of restart to ensure a productive future and to be more effective in reaching its community.

Grace Brethren Church is seeking a Revitalization/Replant Pastor willing to make a minimum 3-year commitment to work with Assist Church Expansion and to lead the church through the transition and into the future.


Qualifications of a Revitalization Pastor

Possess a God given passion for church renewal and community outreach.
Minimum 3 years prior experience in vocational ministry.
Education – Bible College or Seminary Training
Willing to be ordained in the Charis Fellowship of Churches

Requirements of a Revitalization/Replant Pastor

Visioning/Planning
able to develop a vision and clear strategy for replanting/revitalizing/renewing a small community church
able to plan both short-term and long-term projects, identify project goals and set timelines for achieving those goals
able to motivate others to participate in achieving vision and planning goals for church renewal and growth
has a strong marriage with a spouse who shares God’s call to the church renewal ministry and who wholeheartedly supports her husband in this undertaking

Spiritual Maturity
has received and accepted a calling from God for revitalization ministry
is committed to Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and to the authority of Scripture
is a man who believes in the power of prayer, has a strong personal prayer and devotional life
displays the Fruit of the Spirit and relies upon the Holy Spirit for every aspect of his life and ministry
pursues righteousness and a godly life
be theologically aligned with the Charis Commitment to Common Identity

Teaching/Preaching
has a deep understanding of sound doctrine and its use in life and ministry
has a passion for God’s purpose for His church and its role in and for the world
is committed to Christ-centered preaching and teaching
has the ability to teach/preach the Bible to diverse audiences consistent with the Gospel message

Leadership
ability to identify, motivate and train individuals and teams
has excellent communication skills
adaptable and resilient when confronted with barriers and setbacks
able to accomplish tasks with limited resources
is a problem solver
ability to work well with others in leadership positions
Ability to identify and develop leaders
Operates with tactical patience

Application: https://form.jotform.com/221506659691160