The GFA Interim Pastor Ministry is a program utilizing pastors who are at the age where they are ready to step away from the burdens of the senior pastorate but still have a great deal of ministry left in them. This ministry is intended to provide a service to churches that are between pastors and would like experienced pastoral stability during the time they are seeking God’s choice for their next pastor. The interim pastor is more than simply a pulpit supply. He functions in a pastoral capacity but should not be considered as a pastoral candidate by the church.

Qualifications

• Pastoral heart and ministry experience in the American church.
• Ordained by a like-minded church.
• Dedication, self-sacrifice, and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Clear salvation testimony.
• Membership in a conservative, independent, Bible-believing church.
• Faithful church attendance and active involvement in ministry.
• Upright character, polite manner, and teachable spirit.
• Demonstrable zeal and effectiveness in seeing the lost saved and discipled.
• Pastoral recommendation.
• Good physical health for you and your wife.
• If married, a testimony of faithfulness in marriage. For the sake of consistency, GFA does not process the applications of divorced persons.
• Agreement with the doctrinal positions of GFA.

Cost

• The cost varies with the location but typically the local church will provide housing and a small salary.
• The interim pastor will usually need supplemental income such as Social Security or retirement income to cover the bulk of the everyday costs.
• The local church is asked to help with travel expenses to and from its ministry location. 

Next Step

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in serving as an interim pastor under GFA, contact GFA concerning our present opportunities.