Associate Pastor Calvary Community Church of Brea

MinistryList; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministrylist is seeking an Associate Pastor to work closely with the pastoral team at Calvary Community in Brea, California. The role emphasizes caring for young adults aged 18 to 30, leading ministries, preaching, and providing pastoral care. The Associate Pastor will oversee activities, manage a budget, and invest relationally in the congregation’s lives, ensuring smooth operation within the church's culture. Candidates should possess strong teaching and administrative skills and a commitment to fostering faithfulness in young adults.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching and counseling skills focused on young adults.
• Administrative skills to manage departmental budget and volunteers.
• Ability to invest relationally in the congregation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Young Adults ministry, organizing events and teaching.
• Preach and teach during weekend services.
• Supervise volunteers and manage budget effectively.
• Expand ministry reach based on individual gifts.
• Provide pastoral care through relational investment.

Job description

The Associate Pastor will work closely with the pastoral staff of Calvary Community, caring for the needs of the flock with an emphasis on young adults (18- to 30-year-olds).

The Associate Pastor’s responsibilities include:

• Leading Young Adults ("Refuge"): Teaching the Word of God, organizing events (for example winter retreats or outreach opportunities), counseling, shepherding and equipping young adults to live in sincerity and faithfulness to God (Joshua 24:14).
• Preaching and Teaching: Faithfully teaching the Bible, speaking truth into the lives of the congregation, and preaching during weekend services as part of the rotation.
• Administration and Oversight: Supervising 2 to 5 volunteers and managing a departmental budget of $50,000 to $100,000. The pastor must have adequate administrative skills to ensure smooth operation of the ministries for which he is responsible.
• Expanding Ministry Reach: Depending on the candidate’s specific gifts, responsibilities could include oversight of Adult Discipleship, Missions, and/or Local Outreach.
• Pastoral Care: Investing relationally in the congregation, speaking into people’s lives, balancing moral standards with grace and forgiveness.
• Long-Term Expectation: A major underlying responsibility is for the candidate to immerse himself and his family in the church’s unique culture and DNA.