Associate Pastor

IDAHO CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST INC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloverdale Seventh-day Adventist Church in Boise, Idaho, seeks an organized Associate Pastor to join our ministry team, with a heart for spiritual growth, service, and community outreach. This role emphasizes small groups, Bible studies, ministry support, and church administration.

The ideal candidate is spiritually minded, organized, and enjoys working with people, teaching the Gospel, and helping ministries thrive.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist Church ministry and the mission of the local church.
• Experience working in church leadership and ministry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with church leadership to support the mission, vision, and overall health of the church.
• Work alongside ministry leaders and volunteers to help ministries plan effectively, overcome challenges, and accomplish their goals.
• Coordinate and support small groups and Bible studies.
• Building meaningful relationships with church members and helping individuals and families become connected to the life of the church.
• Provide administrative and organizational support as needed.
• Assist with pastoral responsibilities, worship services, visitation, and other ministry needs as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Church leadership experience

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Divinity

Job description

We are seeking an organized, ministry-focused Associate Pastor to join our ministry team. Located in beautiful Boise, Idaho, our congregation of more than 300 members is an active and welcoming church with a heart for spiritual growth, community, and service. Our church campus includes an elementary school, a community center with a food pantry, and dozens of active ministries serving our congregation and the surrounding community.

About the Role

The Associate Pastor will work closely with church leadership, members, and ministry leaders to strengthen the overall ministry of the church. This role will have a particular emphasis on small groups, Bible studies, ministry support, and church administration.

The ideal candidate will be both spiritually minded and organized- a leader who enjoys working with people, sharing the Gospel, and helping ministries succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with church leadership to support the mission, vision, and overall health of the church.
• Work alongside ministry leaders and volunteers to help ministries plan effectively, overcome challenges, and accomplish their goals.
• Coordinate and support small groups and Bible studies.
• Building meaningful relationships with church members and helping individuals and families become connected to the life of the church.
• Provide administrative and organizational support as needed.
• Assist with pastoral responsibilities, worship services, visitation, and other ministry needs as appropriate.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist Church ministry and the mission of the local church.
• Experience working in church leadership and ministry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with lead pastor, staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Religious studies, or a related field.
• Experience leading or developing small groups and Bible studies.
• Experience in ministry coordination and working with volunteers.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to serve in a loving and thriving church where ministry happens every day of the week. There are countless opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

If you are a pastor who loves to serve, support ministries, lead Bible studies, and is passionate about helping people engage in church life, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about the Cloverdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, check out our website: www.cloverdale.org