***Must be Foursquare Credentialed***

The Gathering Place (Marion Ohio Foursquare) in Marion, Ohio, is seeking a part-time senior pastor for its congregation. The requirements are as follows:

CHARACTER: Does this leader have a reputation for Christ-like character and adherence to our Foursquare theology both in belief and practice?

• A deep love and awe of the Lord, the Church and relationships.
• Preaches the unwavering truth of the Word of God.
• Humility to know God as their everything.

CALLING: How does the calling of this leader align with the calling of the church and its current assignment?

• Loves and serves others well.
• Provides a safe environment for transformational growth.
• Seeks God through a consistent prayer life. (Growth is measured more by depth than quantity.)

COMPETENCIES: What particular skillsets would we consider baseline for leading this church?

• Has a biblical kingdom mindset.
• Makes disciples with healthy relational boundaries.
• Is skilled in relational and financial situations with the ability to discern with confident authority.

CAPACITY: Is this individual capable of providing legacy leadership for the congregation?

• Has the fruit of a godly life, demonstrating a maturity of faith.
• A legacy of having poured depth into the body in a way that the body would continue to be sustained by the deposits made.

CONFIRMATION: What is the history of this leader that would indicate we are getting someone who has performed the leadership behaviors needed and not just one who has great potential?

• A humble heart, yet not an orphan spirit, who knows how to function in their sonship.
• A proven track record of loving and encouraging others to their fullest potential with an uncompromised biblical foundation.
• Proven staying power with a reckless love for God and man.

Foursquare ministerial credentials are required for all Foursquare pastoral appointments.