The Associate Pastor is one who is gifted and is called to church ministry, loves people, and has a passion for evangelism, outreach, and missions both personally and at the ministry level within a multi-generational congregation setting. He has a passion for the Word of God and desire to proclaim the Word of God with conviction and confidence always moving the congregation towards taking consistent spiritual steps. He is missions-minded and will lead the congregation to serve both locally and globally. The Associate Pastor is one who casts a vision for the ministries under his direction. He lives out the Great Commission by sharing the gospel boldly from the pulpit, by being in the community, and through one-on-one relationships.

Responsibilities:

The following defines the specific functions performed by the Associate Pastor:

· Support the Senior Pastor in the overall vision casting and leadership of the church’s teaching.

· Work with the Senior Pastor to ensure weekend services are planned and executed.

· Communication skills to effectively preach and teach as called upon.

· Work with the leadership team to oversee Sunday morning volunteer groups such as the welcome center, coffee, communion and any other special events.

· Work with the leadership team to recruit, train, spiritually support and effectively supervise volunteers and to follow up contact with new guests and members who have not attended church for a couple of weeks.

· Provide pastoral care to include but not limited: to hospital visits, conduct funerals and weddings and provide counseling.

· Intentional about building relationships with congregation. Tends to the spiritual needs of the congregation as one who will give an account to God.

Personal Qualifications:

· Exhibit evidence of Christian character and servant leadership as stated in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4 in work environment as well as in home/family setting.

· Give evidence of a spiritually balanced life. (Prayer, bible study, rest, worship, financial stewardship)

· Doctrinally aligned with CCC’s Statement of Faith, doctrinal positions, mission, and core values.

· Possesses personality, temperament and interpersonal skills to relate and serve effectively within a multi-generational congregation setting.

Education & Skills:

· Experience and or training in one or more of the following areas; music, youth ministry and evangelism.

· Engaging experienced teacher/presenter who can bring practical life application to the scriptures.

· Demonstrate knowledge and ability to guide a seeker to become a baptized disciple of Jesus.

Desirables:

·        To have a college degree, preferably from a Christian college or university.

·        Experience in social media management as it pertains to church ministries.

Hours & Benefits:

The Associate Pastor will be classified as a full-time, exempt employee. Benefits offered will be consistent with the current policy for insurance, paid time off (PTO) and holidays. This is a minimum 40 hour per week position.