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ECUMENICAL, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

"According to UCC Constitution and Bylaws 150-151, vacancies within the Conference are reported to the administrative offices of the denomination. An authorized minister may confer with the Conference concerning a pastoral vacancy. At the request of any UCC Ordained Minister or Ordained Ministerial Partner, the conference shall submit a current and validated profile to the Local Church."

Name FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 
 
Share Post http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/6597
 
City Grand Junction 
 
State CO 
 
Website 1 https://firstpresgj.org 
 
Website 2 https://clc.pcusa/mdp/11788/view 
 
Church Size 400
 
Part Time / Full Time FT
 
Duration Settled
 
Type of Position Associate Pastor – FT
 
Salary Basis $70,000
 
Benefits Salary Plus Benefits
 
Housing No Housing Provided
 
Language
 
Ministry Description Associate Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction, CO Full-Time: Minimum salary of $70,000 +Health Care and Retirement Benefits We are open to receiving applications from non-PCUSA pastors. Primary Pastoral Responsibilities -Worship leadership and regular preaching – minimum 16 times annually -Teaching, leading and organizing discipleship-related opportunities while working collaboratively with other staff and volunteers -Joining Senior Pastor in providing pastoral care to congregation -Pastoral leader to larger community, related to Mission & Outreach -Working Closely with Worship staff -Pastoral liaison to Worship, Mission, Outreach Teams -Helping develop innovative/creative means of reaching the unchurched/de-churched The following link is to the official posting of the Associate Pastor position on our denominational website for pastoral openings: https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/11788/view/ FPC-GJ website is: www.firstpresgj.org Please send your resume and answers to the following questions to Sue Taylor at: associatepastorsearch@firstpresgj.org 1) How do your particular gifts, experiences, and training help you in the ministry setting you believe God is calling you? 2) Explain with theological details what areas of ministry you value most. 3) Describe a situation when your ministry led to transformation in your church. 4) Tell us how you dealt with failure or disappointment in the past. 5) Describe a moment in your recent ministry that you recognize as one of effectiveness and fulfillment.
 
Date Posted 03/21/2025
 
Status: Active
Who To Contact
Name: Sue Taylor
Title: Associate Pastor Search Team member
Phone: 907-242-7565
Email: associatepastorsearch@firstpresgj.org

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