Associate Community Pastor

Life.Church; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) retirement plan

$160 annual development funds

Job summary

A community-focused church is seeking an Associate Community Pastor to support community ministry and develop into the lead role. Responsibilities include identifying volunteer leaders, connecting members to groups, and providing pastoral care. Ideal candidates are passionate about personal and spiritual growth. Offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work-related experience is required.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and communicate effectively.
• Skill in creating and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop key volunteer leaders.
• Connect people to LifeGroups and opportunities.
• Provide pastoral care to church attenders and volunteers.

Skills

Passion for helping people grow

Articulate vision

Coaching and developing leaders

Clear communication

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking

Relational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Associate Community Pastor role at Life.Church

The Associate Community Pastor supports the overall Community ministry and develops to one day step into the lead Community Pastor role.

At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.

Our Community team leads our church to follow Jesus and love our neighbors through the power of community. We accomplish this by focusing on three things: 1. We develop our leaders. 2. We connect people to LifeGroups. 3. We care for our neighbors.

Associate Community Pastors partner with lead Community Pastors to lead the ministry using the framework of our Community Approach to Ministry.

Job Responsibilities

The Associate Community Pastor will:

• Identify and develop key volunteer leaders, including Community Coaches and LifeGroup Leaders
• Connect people to LifeGroups and local volunteer opportunities
• Form partnerships with and advocate for like-minded non-profit organizations making a significant impact in local communities.
• Develop to step into the lead Community Pastor role.
• Ensure excellence in ministry processes, including group management, leader onboarding, benevolence, and event planning.
• Plan and execute successful quarterly ministry growth strategies.
• Identify trends to understand ministry health and respond to key opportunities.
• Provide pastoral care and invest in the spiritual transformation of the church attenders and volunteer leaders.
• Collaborate and support all weekend ministries.

Required Skills

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Exemplify a passion for helping people grow personally and spiritually.
• Articulate vision in large and small settings that motivates people to act.
• Coaching, managing, and developing leaders.
• Exhibiting clear verbal, interpersonal, and written communication.
• Problem-solving, time management, and following through on commitments.
• Thinking, planning, and acting strategically and relationally.
• Responding quickly and making independent decisions.
• Facilitating meetings and communicating to various groups.
• Relational skills that present harmony and genuine spiritual authority.
• Creating and stewarding budgets.
• Utilizing basic software and office equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of work-related experience.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.

Our Beliefs and Culture

At Life.Church, every staff member is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff positions. We are committed to diversity and strengthening our team through diverse perspectives.

Life.Church is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from underrepresented groups.