Associate Pastor

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Christian Alliance seeks an Associate Pastor to work with the Lead Pastor. The role focuses on disciple‑making, building relationships, and equipping volunteers to grow believers spiritually.

Responsibilities include preaching, shepherding, leading meetings, and planning outreach. Bi‑vocational expectations require balancing ministry with outside employment; licensing with the C&MA is required. Do not contact the church directly.

Qualifications

• Visible relationship with Jesus Christ and spiritual maturity.
• Humility, integrity, emotional maturity, and teachability.
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Ability to use Planning Center, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Asana and Proclaim.
• Strong relational, collaborative and communication skills.
• Ability to coach and develop leaders; delegate ministry tasks.
• Agreement with SBCA’s mission, vision and values and with the C&MA faith.
• Formal theological education; ordination in progress or willingness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shepherd volunteers and ministry teams.
• Preach 1-2 Sunday services per month and lead Bible study and prayer.
• Mentor emerging leaders and oversee ministry leaders (Elders, Board, Deacons, Next Gen, Discipleship).
• Attend Elder, Board, Deacon, and Membership meetings as scheduled.
• Plan outreach events, ensure safe ministry practices and budget adherence.

Skills

Relationship with Jesus Christ

Humility and integrity

Organizational management

Planning Center proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Google Suite proficiency

Asana

Pastoral leadership

Leadership development

Communication skills

Disciple-building

Education

Theological education

Tools

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 SBCA's 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 24:14)

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.
• God's 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

In partnership with the lead pastor, primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• 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 SBCA’s 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.

Schedule:

• Approximately 20-25 hours per week.
• Includes Sundays, 1-2 evenings per week, and other events as needed.

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 SBCA’s 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.

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 and/or passion influences

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Please do not contact the church directly.