Weekly Attendance: 400 The Role: Senior Pastor United Church of Bogotá (UCB) is a multi-denominational, Bible-based Christian church ministering to the English-speaking international community in Bogotá, Colombia. We are a diverse fellowship, serving people from all over the world. UCB is one of the world's oldest international churches, with roots dating back to 1867. Today UCB is a thriving, multi-denominational, Bible-based church ministering to the English-speaking community in Bogotá. At UCB, internationals from across the globe gather each week with Colombian nationals to encounter God in worship and experience the impact of his grace on every part of their lives. About the Senior Pastor: United Church of Bogotá (UCB) seeks its next Senior Pastor. The candidate should be a collaborative and thoughtful leader with a mindset and gift for managing personnel and resources in a complex, culturally dynamic, and transitory international church. Our next pastor should embrace the ambiguity of leading a multi-denominational church that includes a plethora of nationalities and denominational backgrounds. His heart should beat for reaching the lost, cross-cultural missions, and discipleship. This is a paid position, but the candidate may need or want to raise additional funds through our 501(c)(3) to supplement the salary, expense and travel accounts, etc., depending on life and family circumstances. The Senior Pastor's Responsibilities Include: Leadership Shepherd and oversee the discipleship of God's people at UCB. Inspire missional outreach and evangelism to UCB's target groups. Manage and help shepherd the multicultural staff and leadership teams of UCB alongside our Pastor of Youth and Families. Recruit, develop, and deploy officers, lay leaders, and key ministry volunteers. Steward UCB's Colombian Peso and US Dollar resources alongside the Treasurer and elders. Oversee Colombian and U.S. legal compliance and administer UCB bylaws. Worship Preach regularly alongside our pastoral staff and elders. Design and participate in leading two Sunday morning worship services, including selecting music with Worship Director and organizing volunteers for worship participation. Vision Continue to steer UCB to a more stable place of generous financial self-sustainability. Mobilize God's people for local and global impact and outreach. Protect the confessional integrity of UCB. Connection Maintain ordination and reporting to ordaining body. Network with like-minded international churches regionally. Culture Adapt the mindset of a cultural learner, investing in the local culture and Spanish study. Care for the diverse, multicultural ethos of UCB. What You Bring: Education & Experience Seminary degree, strongly preferred. Five years (preferred) of pastoral experience in the local church, parachurch, or campus ministry. Ordained or ordainable in a Reformed and (preferably) Presbyterian denomination. Fluent English speaker and willing to learn Spanish. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Willingness to relocate to Bogotá, Colombia. Ability to cultivate and continue a culture of grace throughout UCB. Personal Characteristics & Qualifications Humble embodiment of the biblical qualifications for Elders/Pastors. Comfortable with a certain level of administrative and organizational leadership. What it's Like to Live in Bogotá, Colombia: Bogotá is a large city situated at 8600 ft altitude in the heart of the Andes mountains. The average temperature is around 65°F year round. The church's neighborhood is located in a modern area of the city featuring nice restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, small parks, and malls – all within walking distance. Safety has increased significantly in the last 20 years and cost of living is low compared to the States. #J-18808-Ljbffr
