Associate Pastor

C&MA; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Christian Alliance seeks an Associate Pastor in Chula Vista, CA to work alongside the Lead Pastor, guiding the congregation in holistic spiritual growth while empowering volunteers and building strong relationships.

The role emphasizes disciple making, pastoral leadership, and team development, with responsibilities including preaching, mentoring leaders, and supporting missions. This is a bi-vocational position with opportunities for growth within the ministry.

Qualifications

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ and biblical character.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage ministry activities and budgets.
• Strong relational and communication skills with ability to mentor leaders.
• Agreement with SBCA mission, vision, and values and C&MA faith.
• Willingness to pursue ordination if not yet ordained.

Responsibilities

• Lead, equip, encourage and disciple volunteers with vision and pastoral care.
• Nurture healthy ministry teams and identify emerging leaders.
• Oversee ministry leaders and governance groups (Elders, Board, Deacons).
• Attend and assist in elder, board, deacon, and membership meetings.
• Preach 1–2 Sundays per month, lead Bible study and prayer meetings; train leaders.
• Support missions through SBCAs Global Partnership Strategy.
• Plan and participate in outreach events; ensure safe ministry practices and budget support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pastoral care

Volunteer mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Theological education

Ordination desired

Tools

Planning Center

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Asana

Proclaim

Job description

South Bay Christian Alliance Chula Vista CA Associate Pastor Working alongside the Lead Pastor the Bi vocational Associate Pastor supports the congregation in carrying out SBCAs mission and vision Focused on disciple making building strong relationships and equipping volunteers this role provides spiritual guidance and pastoral leadership to guide believers in holistic spiritual growth

About Our Church

SBCA Mission Vision & Values Mission We exist to connect fully to God and to His people so that we may share the love of God to the world Vision We are part of a movement turned denomination the Christian & Missionary Alliance The vision of the C&MA is to bring all of Jesus to all the world Matthew 2414 Values & Culture Just as gardeners cultivate a garden we cultivate these values in order to nurture a gospel culture Prayer We believe that apart from Jesus we can do nothing of eternal value Gods Word We strive to know truth from the Bible and apply it to our lives Connection We cultivate meaningful connections to foster accountability care and spiritual growth Holy Spirit Empowerment We rely on the Holy Spirit to empower us without whom we can accomplish nothing We are a river not a reservoir The Great Commission mandates that we GO and make disciples We train encourage and support our church members to be sent out

Position Description

• Leadership Equip encourage and disciple volunteers with vision resources and pastoral care
• Nurture healthy ministry teams
• Identify and mentor emerging leaders
• Help oversee ministry leaders and teams Elders Board of Governance Deacons Sunday school teachers Next Gen Director and Director of Discipleship
• Regularly attend and assist in leading meetings Elder meetings twice a month Board meetings Once a quarter Deacon meetings Once a month Membership Meetings Minimum of once a year
• Shepherding Preach 1 2 Sunday worship services a month Lead and participate in Bible study and prayer meetings Disciple and train leaders to build up the body of Christ Regularly meet with congregants and shepherd them through pastoral care and counseling Regularly do the work of evangelism
• Support and promote the work of missions through SBCAs five part Global Partnership Strategy strategic prayer worker care doing our share staying aware going there
• Planning & Administration Help plan and participate in outreach events retreats etc Ensure safe ministry practices and child protection policies Assist in preparing and maintaining the annual budget Assist in maintaining the facilities through making or coordinating repairs purchasing supplies managing rentals managing church calendar vendor relations and other duties as required

Qualifications

• An evident and growing relationship with Jesus Christ Character marked by humility integrity emotional maturity and teachability
• Strong organizational management and research skills Ability to competently utilize Planning Center Microsoft Suite Google Suite Asana and Proclaim
• Strong relational collaborative and communication skills Ability to develop leaders rather than do all ministry alone
• Agreement with SBCAs mission vision and values
• Agreement with the C&MA statement of faith
• Evidence of formal theological education Ordained in the process of ordination or willingness to be ordained in the C&MA
• Can see themselves in a lead pastor role

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level College Has Alliance Education No Minimum Alliance Background Some interaction with Alliance workers or Churches
• Minimum Credential Level No Credentials or Ordination Required Experience Volunteer No Experience Required Experience Less than 1 Year Bi vocational Expectations Ability to balance ministry responsibilities alongside outside employment Clear communication regarding availability and scheduling Commitment to healthy boundaries and sustainable ministry All other assigned duties as needed andor passion influences

Licensing

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Schedule

Approximately 2025 hours per week Includes Sundays 12 evenings per week and other events as needed

Compensation

• Bi vocational SalaryHousing Allowance or Parsonage
• Independent Income

Contact

Contact Name Jeff Lopo Contact Email Address jeffsbcachurch Contact Phone Number 619 315 8895