Pastor of a church located in the Pine Ridge housing area of Kamiah, Idaho. Local community consists of about 1,000 households with about 10,000 within driving distance. Church founded in 1969 as Pine Ridge was being developed. Member of the Whispering Pines SBA consisting of 10 churches. Church currently has resources to fund the position. Local attractions include hunting, fishing, hiking, four-wheeling and many other outdoor activities in local wilderness areas in Idaho State and national forests. The church is located near a public school complex. Local communities are growing since Idaho has become a location of choice because of its low taxes and expansive national and state forests as well as rivers, lakes, and streams.
Well established church in a destination location for hunting and fishing. Well integrated into what is considered a medium-sized community. Major industry in town is logging/lumber production. Farming and ranching are prominent in the surrounding areas. School system graduates 30-40 high school seniors, many of which go on to college and semi-professional careers. Excellent educational opportunities are provided. The community has several places to eat and a good medium-sized grocery store. The local churches tend to cooperate. Our church traditionally provides a Christmas Eve service that is generally attended by 45-55 people from Kamiah, Kooskia, Stites, and Orofino. Shopping opportunities are available in Lewiston, ID and Clarkston, WA. Members provide services to the Cascadia nursing home in Orofino and has opportunities to mentor youth at the Idaho Youth Challenge Academy in Pierce, as well as provide messages/services on Sunday afternoon.