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I don\u2019t do this as a rule, but I will post advertisements of pastoral openings that come my way.
\nBruce Metcalf, lead pastor at Hilmar Covenant Church, near Turlock California, is looking for an Associate Pastor who will head up a new emergent worship congregation within that church. Here\u2019s what he sent me:<\/p>\n

The person will be in charge of preaching and overseeing this new venture as well as overseeing the high school and young adults ministries of the church. Recommended to be appr. 30 yrs old, 4-5 years of experience, and with an MDiv if possible. The church is flexible on some of this. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pastor Metcalf will be out of the country for two weeks, but here is his e-mail: Bruce Metcalf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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