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Trinity International Church (Santa Cruz, Bolivia) – Pastor

The Big Picture
Trinity International Church (https://trinitychurchscz.com) is actively seeking a Pastor to lead our existing English-speaking congregation and expanding ministry in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. As one of the fastest-growing cities globally, Santa Cruz is undergoing rapid social change, with a flourishing middle class and a diverse international community, resulting in a heightened demand for English language services and engagement.

Accountability:

• The pastor is directly responsible to the governing board of TIC and ultimately to the entire congregation.
• If necessary, a general vote of confidence will be taken at the annual board meeting on the even calendar years (eg 2020, 2022, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Regular proclamation of Gods Word; preaching regularly and teaching as is possible.
• Initiate vision and leadership as chief shepherd and as a regular member of the governing board.
• Regular initiation of spiritual ordinances (communion and baptism).
• Provision of Biblical spiritual counsel and encouragement to the church membership.
• Sensitivity in seeing outreach opportunities into the community as is appropriate to time constraints.
• Awareness of personal needs and maintaining a balance between ministry and family.
• Procuring and maintaining his housing and any insurance he wishes to carry.
• Learning Bolivian culture and language as is necessary to function efficiently.

Financial Support:

• The pastor must raise his financial support in excess of $800 USD per month that he feels is necessary to live and operate in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
• It is suggested that he not accept additional employment, but based on his self-supported status he will be permitted to do what is necessary to make a living at the approval of the governing board.

Renewal/Deputation Time:

• The pastor is entitled to 4 weeks of annual leave to be used at his disposal, with reasonable prior knowledge of the church board to allow for designation of preaching responsibilities.
• Due to his status as a self-supported missionary, an additional 6 weeks will be added to the normal 4 weeks (a total of 10 weeks) every other calendar year.
•  Extra time needed as a result of family issues, health needs or additional deputation, etc. can be requested and negotiated with the governing board.
•  The pastor will be expected to take at least one day a week off for his own personal/family needs.
• The pastor is able to supplement his preaching schedule with outside speakers as is appropriate with the approval of the church board.