California Based Missional Church Seeks Pastoral Intern
wine country, global reach, AND the world’s largest chicken processor
Merced, California is in the virtual middle of the state, as well as in the middle of one of the largest agricultural areas in the world. This town of 80,000 is home to large Hispanic and Hmong populations and is ethnically diverse. Merced County is home to the largest winery in the world, the largest chicken processor in the world, the largest cheese factory in the world, one of the largest printing presses on the west coast, and one of the largest recreational boat builders in the country. Merced is also now home to a brand new University of California, which is in the middle of its third year of operation.
The median age of Merced is 27.8, making it one of the youngest metropolitan areas in the U.S. The target of LifeSpring Church is 20’s/30’s and people who have been disheartened or repelled by church. This target is well-matched to the actual demography.
Bruce and Bev Logue moved to Merced in July 2005 to plant LifeSpring Church. They moved to Merced alone, without any team mates to help them do the work. As the primary “marketing†method, Bruce networked like crazy in order to get to know the people in the city. His efforts paid off, and he is president-elect of the Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Founders Chapter of BNI (Business Network International), and secretary for the Board of Directors of Playhouse Merced.
LifeSpring Church has been meeting weekly for a year now in a performing arts theatre, and celebrated her 1st birthday party in September. Bruce is looking for a partner who would like to move to Merced to join in this exciting work. Candidates should fully understand concepts like missional churches, postmodernism, and emergence. They should be extroverted and willing to network and meet people. Primarily inward and non-communicative people are not good fits for this work.
This is an unpaid position but the person invited to come will be given opportunity to work with small groups, preach occasionally, and fully participate in this ministry. Putting down roots and connecting with Mercedians is absolutely essential. The candidate should also have a long view of ministry and relationships.
Contact Bruce Logue at eurlog(at)yahoo(dot)com
