Chehalem Valley Presbyterian Church

(If you are interested in this opening, then please submit a resume, MDF, three written recommendation letters, and anything else you think would help our search committee consider your application. Mail to evergreen@evergreenpca.com or to Evergreen Church - Frank LeClerg; 7275 SW Hall Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97008. Questions? Call Nathan Lewis at 503.502.3026.)

Proposed Job Description: Evangelist
Associate Pastor of Evergreen Presbyterian Church

Mission = to organize Chehalem Valley Presbyterian Church in Newberg as a particular congregation of the PCA

Phase One:
The Evangelist raises $250k in outside pledges contributing to a four-year budget of the mission to organize Chehalem Valley Presbyterian Church (CVPC).
The Evangelist marshals 200+ prayer partners to pray daily for the mission.
The Evangelist seeks one to three congregations outside the Pacific Northwest to partner with Evergreen Presbyterian Church in support of CVPC and our mission to multiply congregations in Oregon.
The Evangelist transfers membership to the Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest accepting the call of Evergreen Presbyterian Church.

Phase Two:
The Evangelist relocates his family to Newberg, Oregon.
The Evagelist preaches twice at all four sites of our multi-site church using his newness to present and to promote our church planting ventures and our solidarity in mission. He then begins to preach regularly at the Newberg site.
The Evangelist evangelizes Newberg, meeting as many people as possible, making connections, and sharing the gospel daily.
The Evangelist participates in monthly stated meetings of the Session and of the Diaconate.
The Evangelist prays regularly with the elders and deacons of CVPC mission.
The Evangelist participates in weekly Evergreen staff meetings and/or onsite meetings with his Associate(s).
The Evangelist, with the Newberg site officers, completes a comprehensive review of the mission, making recommendations toward organization.
The Evangelist participates as a member of the Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest and attends the meetings of the Northwest Metro Church Planting Network.

Phase Three:
The Evangelist with the Session and the Diaconate map out a plan of particularization of CVPC.
The Evangelist regularly executes the duties of prayer, leadership, preaching, administration of the sacraments, evangelism, and pastoral care.
The Evangelist serves as point man on the actual steps toward particularization.
The Evangelist accepts the call of the organized membership of CVPC to be Pastor of CVPC. (see job description attached)

Proposed Job Description Upon Particularization
Pastor of Chehalem Valley Presbyterian Church
Newberg, Oregon

Prayer
The Minister will offer daily private prayer for the Church and the world;
The Minister will promote private and family prayer among the members of the Church;
The Minister will promote prayer among the officers of the Church;

Leadership
The Minister will moderate the Session;
The Minister will advise the Diaconate;
The Minister will direct the staff of the Church;
The Minister will oversee the corporate worship of the Church;
The Minister will oversee all public presentations and publications of the Church;
The Minister will direct and oversee interns and candidates for the gospel ministry;
The Minister will complete his duties as a member of his presbytery and General Assembly;
The Minister will participate in the denominational Church Planting network of the region;
The Minister will represent the Church in the larger community;
The Minister will serve as President of the Corporation;

Preaching and the Sacraments
The Minister will preach regularly in the corporate worship meetings of the Church;
The Minister will administer the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper in the corporate worship meetings of the Church;

Evangelism
The Minister will develop relationships in the community with unbelievers and people disconnected from the Church;
The Minister will present the gospel one-on-one and in community gatherings;
The Minister will encourage members of the Church to invite people to corporate worship meetings and other events of the Church;
The Minister will use his gifts and skills to dispense the gospel as widely as possible;

Pastoral Duties
The Minister will meet at least once with a member of the Church to provide gospel-centered counsel and to refer ongoing counseling if needed;
The Minister will visit members of the Church in as many situations and contexts possible;
The Minister will encourage the fellowship and education of Church members;
The Minister will make himself readily and reasonably available by telephone, email, and location to members and participants of the Church.