Associate Pastor Role Description

Columbia Bible Church is seeking an associate pastor who will assist the lead pastor in teaching the Word of God, caring for and shepherding flock, and overseeing the ministries of the church. This is intended as a full-time position; however, we are open to a part-time arrangement if the right situation presents itself.

 Pastoral Responsibilities

The associate pastor will report to the lead pastor as they serve together as under shepherds of the church. He is expected to model godliness, a love for God, His Word, and His Church. He is expected to lovingly pray for his church family. Exact roles and ministries are dependent on the giftings of the associate pastor and the needs of the church and the lead pastor. Potential ministry opportunities could be…

1. Leading the youth ministry and helping it to grow in partnering with parents and volunteers in the discipleship of their teens, and in reaching out to unchurched youth in our community.
2. Oversight and administration for small groups and ministry teams.
3. Pastoral leadership of the music ministry, in leading our church in true worship.
4. Leading discipleship classes for new believers.
5. Teaching Bible classes, and filling the pulpit at regularly scheduled times.
6. Leading our church in evangelism and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities may be modified as the church grows, and as needs change. As this is expected to be a full-time position (40 hrs/week), an office will be provided at the church building. Off-sight work is permitted depending on the ministries and duties involved. The associate pastor will be expected to meet with the lead pastor at least once a week for prayer, strategy, and mentorship. In the right situation, we may be open to a part-time arrangement while doing seminary online course work.

 Essential Qualifications

• Must meet the qualifications of an “overseer” found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; and 1 Peter 5:1-5.
• If married, a wife who is fully supportive of him and of this ministry.
• If children, he must be fully invested in bringing them up “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
• Significant biblical and theological knowledge.
• Consistent and disciplined spiritual life with a love for people.
• An attitude of humility in all things.
• Demonstrated experience in ministering to people in Gospel ministry.
• Gifted expository preaching skills.
• Accept the Columbia Bible Church statement of faith.

 Desirable Qualifications

• A love for others to know the Lord (evangelism).
• A desire to disciple youth.
• A heart for seeing people grow in Christian maturity through discipleship, biblical counseling, and mentoring.
• Achieved at least a bachelors degree.
• A desire to grow under the leadership/mentorship of the lead pastor.
• Capable to fill the pulpit on occasion.

 Compensation

• $60,000-$70,000
• Personal library acquisition fund of $1,000 / yr.
• Other benefits to be negotiated.

 Application

To apply, please submit the following information to the above email address:

• An overview of qualifications for serving at CBC, including (no more than 4 pages):
  • Qualifications for meeting the CBC pastoral needs, as described above
  • A personal testimony
  • A self-assessment against biblical elder requirements (1Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:5-9; 1Pet. 5:1-5).
  • A statement of your personal goals and philosophy of local church ministry.
• A resume, including:
  • Contact information
  • Work and ministry activities, with dates
  • Schools attended and degrees attained
  • Noteworthy professional and academic achievements
• A personal doctrinal statement (no more than 3 pages).
• Links to at least one sermon video. For those not currently in a pastoral role, practice sermons from a preaching class (or equivalent) or video from teaching the Bible in any capacity if possible.
• Contact information for at least one professional reference (someone who can speak to your character and performance on the job or in the classroom), at least one church/ministry related reference (someone who can speak to your character and performance in ministry) and two personal references (someone who can speak to your character in life and family).
• Note that prior to a final interview, we will require both a credit check and a law enforcement background check.