Cloquet, MN USA
Cloquet Community Church Pastor Profile:
Cloquet Community Church (CCC) is a small, yet growing, church plant located in Cloquet, MN
(about 30 minutes from Duluth). We desire a pastoral candidate who has the vision to grow,
shepherd, and lead our church with humility and grace. The ideal candidate would possess a
church planter’s heart, be a self-starter, able to be versatile and adaptable in a variety of roles
necessary, to successfully establish a healthy church in a community that desperately needs the
gospel.
Qualifications
● He will possess the Biblical qualifications for an overseer/elder (I Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9;
I Peter 5:1-4).
● Seeks God’s will above all other possible motivations.
● He will, by background, education, and practice, embrace and reflect the doctrines and
theology of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) and CCC.
● Desire that he have a strong theological education (or is currently pursuing a biblical
degree) from a biblically sound seminary or Bible college.
● Ordained in the EFCA, or like-minded denomination, or be willing to seek that, if called.
● Have some ministry experience (ie. church, camp, college ministry, etc).
● Willingness to learn and grow with us as a church.
Sound Biblical Teaching
● Earnestly seeks God’s leading through the Holy Spirit in rightly understanding the Word,
applying it to his own life and in its application to the church (Luke 24:27; Acts 6:4; Eph.
6:19-20; II Tim. 2:15; 3:16-17; 4:2).
● Believes, lives, and teaches that truth is found in God and His Holy Word.
● Testifies in love, conviction and compassion, to both the “Word of Truth” and the “gospel of
the grace of God”
, as we are all convicted of our sin and need for repentance yet are offered
God’s glorious forgiveness.
● Preaches primarily in an expository style, teaching through books of the Bible with care
given to biblical accuracy, and with life-transforming applica on that speaks effectively to
both believers and non-believers.
● Provides enlightening and inspiring teaching and preaching that will challenge the
congregation to increased biblical understanding and application of the Word of Truth,
encouraging growth in their personal walk with God.
● Reasonable, even minded, and a peacemaker who is truly poor in spirit and recognizes
that his perspective on truth is not always the only perspective.
Godly Leadership
● Seeks always to glorify God through Spirit-led servant leadership at all levels and areas of the
church body.
● He will be a man of God, full of integrity, who walks by the Spirit and manifests the fruit of
the Spirit.
● Equips the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
● Through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, seeks to make and develop disciples of Jesus
Christ who love God, serve people and who in turn seek to make/develop disciples.
● If married, having a vibrant and healthy marriage and family life reflecting his spiritual
leadership.
● Able to develop and execute a vision for CCC through strategic leadership and spiritual
oversight.
● Engages the local community and represents CCC through involvement outside
the church, modeling outreach (ie. participating in community pastoral meetings, church
softball, etc)
● One who is prayerful, godly and sees the gifts in others, including relying on others to lead in
their own areas of strength.
Christ-Like Character
● Demonstrates a vibrant personal faith by a growing personal relationship with God, a
commitment to His Word, a love for Jesus and a dependence on the Holy Spirit, evident in his
life and choices.
● Spends a significant amount of time developing a personal relationship with God nurtured by
an active personal prayer life, personal Bible study, and the practice of other spiritual
disciplines.
● Models,by speech and action, humility, a shepherd’s heart, prayerfulness and a heart for
peacemaking, reconciliation, and restoration, encouraging individuals to look to the interests
of others.
● Exhibits a winsomeness in Christ to both believers and non-believers through a life that
demonstrates transparency, authenticity, and vulnerability.
● Demonstrates a passionate, heartfelt love for people with a Christ-like concern for their
spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
● Aware of his own strengths and weaknesses and willing to receive wise counsel and
correction to grow and mature in his own walk with God.
● Reflects a broken and contrite heart– humble, even-minded, and painfully aware of his
own sinfulness.
● Speaks and acts on the courage of convictions, rooted in biblical authority.
Scripture References:
I Timothy 3:1-7 – 1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he
desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one
wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not
violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household
well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to
manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? 6 He must not be a recent
convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7
Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a
snare of the devil.
Titus 1:5-9 – 5 This is why I le you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and
appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 if anyone is above reproach, the husband of
one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or
insubordination. 7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He
must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but
hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. 9 He must hold firm to
the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and
also to rebuke those who contradict it.
I Peter 5:1-4 – 1So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the
sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd
the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as
God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your
charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will
receive the unfading crown of glory.
Luke 24:27 – 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the
Scriptures the things concerning himself.
Acts 6:4 – 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.
Ephesians 6:19-20 – 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth
boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I
may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
II Timothy 2:15 -15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has
no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
II Timothy 3:16-17 – 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for
reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be
complete, equipped for every good work.
II Timothy 4:2 – 2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and
exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
SENIOR PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION:
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Pastor of Cloquet Community Church (CCC) is to glorify God and lovingly shepherd the
congregation by calling all people into an abundant life with Jesus Christ. Carrying a deep
passion for and commitment to Christ, and with the Scriptures as his guide, our Pastor is
responsible for inspiring people to be active in the work of reaching the lost, growing in faith,
and multiplying healthy disciples.
BIBLICAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Senior Pastor consistently demonstrates the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership as
found in I Timothy 3:2-7 (Character), Titus 1:5-9 (Leadership), Ephesians 4 (Equipping), and I
Peter 5:2-5 (Humility). He also has a deep relationship with God, an ability to communicate
God’s Word, a heart for pastoral care, and an alignment with the vision and theology of CCC
and of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA).
●Passion for God: Demonstrates a vibrant, growing personal relationship with God, love
for Jesus, and dependence on the Holy Spirit, as evident in his life and ministry.
●Passion for People: Embodies a heartfelt love for people with a Christ-like concern for
their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
●Biblical Foundation: Is faithful to God’s Word and skilled in its teaching and application.
●Godly Character: Models humility, a shepherd’s heart, prayerfulness, vulnerability,
teachability, and an attitude of grace.
●Heart for Missions: Aligns with God’s heart for the world in reaching the lost in all the
communities God has called us to: including those locally, regionally, and throughout the
world.
RESPONSIBILITIES – the Pastor shall provide spiritual leadership for the congregation.
●Servant Leadership: Lead the congregation by promoting a healthy, positive
atmosphere of spiritual growth, encouraging individuals to become spiritually mature
disciple-makers by example, word, and deed. Partner with church leaders to refine and
implement God’s vision for CCC. Must be willing to make tough decisions and, with a
heart for reconciliation, mediate solutions beneficial to the church and individuals.
●Preaching & Teaching: Plan, prepare, and teach engaging Biblical sermons, ensuring
accurate and balanced teaching of Biblical content, and modeling and encouraging
application of truths. Communicate with love, wisdom, and conviction the truth of the
Gospel.
●Volunteer Leadership: Serve as direct supervisor of all CCC volunteers, and provide
ongoing leadership development and spiritual oversight. Provide collaborative and
supportive administrative leadership of CCC’s programs and ministries.
●Congregational Engagement: Shepherd the flock by engaging in a variety of settings
with all ages and groups, including discipleship, mentorship, and guiding congregants
through pastoral care. Partnering with our elders and congregation to fulfill the mission of
CCC.
COMPETENCIES – to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the
following competencies:
●Communication: Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
●Resource Management: Able to effectively manage resources, including people, time,
and finances.
●Organization: Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
●Education: Desire the candidate to have a strong theological education (or is currently
pursuing a biblical degree) from a biblically sound seminary or Bible college.
●Ministry Experience: Some ministry experience preferred. This may include: church,
college, camp, or other ministry experiences.
REPORTING
The Senior Pastor is a member of and reports to its Elder board, and through the board, is
accountable to the congregation.
TIME ALLOTMENT AND SALARY
● Full-time
● Salaried
● Compensation based on qualifications and determined by church leadership
● Benefits– PTO, retirement, medical, dental, life, e
If interested in the position, or if you have more questions, please contact Brian via email: [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!