Interim Pastor Position
Olympic View Community Church of the Brethren has an opening for an Interim Pastor. The position will be for 9 months with a possible extension of 6 months if mutually agreed upon. The church is in the process of preparing to extend a call for a permanent pastor later in 2024. The Interim Pastor will serve at Olympic View until a new permanent pastor is available.
Olympic View Community Church is located in Seattle, Washington in the Northgate neighborhood. We meet for worship at Northaven Senior Living in their Harbor Room on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am. Our church office is presently located in Miriam Kidisti Eritrean Orthodox Church at 425 NE 95th St in Seattle. Our phone number is 206-525-8900.
Qualifications:
Education: Training in an accredited university or seminary
Experience: Ordained or certificated for pastoral ministry
Responsibilities of Ministry at Olympic View:
- Worship:
- Planning Services
- Involving laity from Worship Leader Team
- Preaching
- Leading Special Services (Memorials, Weddings, Northaven vespers)
- Pastoral Care:
- On-call crisis care
- Visitation of homebound
- Anointing for healing
- Administration (not required):
- Invited to Executive Committee
- Invited to Board of Administration
- Communication (not required):
- Newsletter contributor
The position is a 2/3 time position (about 25 to 30 hours per week) and includes salary, housing allowance and benefits per Church of the Brethren guidelines. Contact us if you are interested or need more information at office@olympicchurch.org . Include your name, your qualifications (CV if available) and your contact information.
