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Meet Grace Community Church

Grace Community Church began in 1951. It started from a Billy Graham Crusade and a community and fellowship formed following that movement. Progressing through significant events like the church’s name change in 1996 and the construction of the Family Life Center in 1999. Following Pastor Jesus Bradley’s leadership from 2015, the church has focused on spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and making disciples, expanding its reach both locally and globally. The church also became debt-free in 2019, which enabled it to further its commitment to international partnerships and outreach.

About the Executive Pastor

The Executive Pastor will serve as the strategic partner to Senior Pastor Jesse Bradley, translating the church’s vision into action through effective leadership and organizational alignment. While Jesse brings a dynamic vision as the Senior Pastor, the Executive Pastor will ensure that this vision is lived out across every ministry. This role centers on building collaboration between departments, leading strategic planning, evaluating ministry effectiveness, supporting staff development, and holding teams accountable, all with a heart to see lives transformed by the gospel. The ideal candidate is a leader who thrives in both people development and operational excellence, bringing spiritual maturity, organizational wisdom, and a deep commitment to advancing the mission of God through a healthy, unified, and effective church body.

The Executive Pastor‘s responsibilities include:

Church Leadership & Pastoral Ministry

• Serve as an Elder and a member of the Executive Team.
• Model the heart of a shepherd, working with the Senior Pastor to ensure that the flock is well led, cared for, and protected (1 Peter 5:1-3; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; John 21:17).
• Provide general pastoring/shepherding within the church family, though limited by gifting and the priority of primary responsibilities. Shepherding duties may include pastoral counseling, conducting baptisms, leading communion, worship service announcements, congregational care, occasional preaching duties, weddings and
• funerals, etc.

Staff Oversight and Development

• Staff Leadership & Development – Lead and mentor ministry, administrative, and facilities staff, ensuring alignment with annual goals, and provide training, professional development, and support for pastors, directors, staff, and volunteers.
• Strategic Planning & Alignment – Facilitate annual strategic planning, review mission/vision/values, set measurable short- and long-term goals, and ensure departmental plans reflect overall church priorities.
• Operations & Systems – Oversee budgets, policies, procedures, and infrastructure to improve effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring staffing, facilities, and ministries are aligned with strategic goals.
• Ministry Oversight – Provide leadership for all church ministries and operations (except Worship/Arts, Tech, and outreach), conduct staff meetings with the Senior Pastor, and coordinate ministry activities and events.
• Collaboration & Communication – Establish processes that unify staff around a common purpose, foster healthy culture, and encourage clear communication and collaboration across departments.
• Evaluation & Improvement – Monitor ministry effectiveness, review policies, and assess congregational needs through research and evaluation, making adjustments to strengthen church impact.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Executive Pastor:

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of pastoral experience, with three or more years in a pastoral leadership role and/or a business management role. Undergraduate degree, required
• Seminary degree, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication & Teaching skills
• Ability to manage staff
• Ability to implement a vision

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Passionate about Evangelism and living that our through your role and gifting
• Mentor and intentional disciple-maker
• Detail oriented and able to “catch” vision and implement it with staff and volunteers
• Thoughtful and pastoral
• Gregarious and people-orientated
• Faithful and steadfast
• Prayerful and wise
• Honest and trustworthy

What it’s like to live in Auburn, WA

Auburn, Washington, nestled between Seattle and Tacoma with Mt. Rainier as its backdrop, has grown from its 1800s farming and railroad roots into a thriving community of more than 80,000 residents. Once known for its fertile farmland and pioneering spirit, Auburn is now home to aerospace, health care, and retail industries, with major employers like Boeing and Safran alongside the innovative programs at Green River College. The city’s accessibility—through Sounder commuter rail, expanding bike trails, and quick freeway connections—makes it a perfect blend of small-town warmth and big-city access.

Life in Auburn is all about balance. Residents enjoy outdoor adventures along the Green River, summer concerts at Les Gove Park, and horse racing at Emerald Downs, while also finding arts and culture at the Auburn Symphony Orchestra, White River Valley Museum, and Auburn Avenue Theater. With award-winning parks, diverse dining options, strong schools, and a cost of living lower than Seattle or Bellevue, Auburn offers families, professionals, and retirees a community that is welcoming, affordable, and connected. It’s a city where neighbors know one another, opportunities abound, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest is always within reach.