Blue Route Vineyard Community Church is hiring a fulltime associate pastor to work closely with our Church Council and Mark Tindall to lead Blue Route Vineyard Community Church.

We are looking for someone with warm pastoral skills; the ability to connect with people, care for them and help them grow is essential. In addition, we are looking for someone skilled in and passionate about at least two of the following three areas: congregational worship church leadership (leadership development, strategic planning, and execution of plans) youth and young adult ministry

If unaddressed by this hire, the third specialty area will be dealt with by a subsequent part-time hire.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• bachelor’s degree with additional theological training, seminary or similar
• two or more years working experience on a church staff, or similar

VALUES, SKILLS, AND HISTORY

• demonstrable love for Jesus and the church
• a life pattern of communicating the gospel in a way that helps people to trust Jesus and mature as his apprentices
• experience building, training, and leading teams; helping team members take first steps, thrive, and become leaders
• experience running a ministry; including short-term and long-term planning, communication, and execution
• a clear understanding of Vineyard values and the ability to communicate them effectively
• ability to work diligently without supervision and collaboratively in a variety of team situations
• verifiable history of working humbly, joyfully, and productively with others