Associate Pastor: Connecting People & Equipping Leaders

MinistryList; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Renton Bible Church is seeking a full-time associate pastor to work with our elders and Lead Pastor, raising up missional leaders and forming teams across all ministries. The role emphasizes pastoral care, teaching, and program leadership within a growing church community.

The successful candidate will shepherd diverse groups, model spiritual formation, and help build systems to equip volunteers and leaders for ongoing outreach and discipleship initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pastoral leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree; Seminary Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Connect Ministries at Renton Bible Church and engage newcomers.
• Lead and support newcomer ministries: connect card responses, tracking, attendee spreadsheet, email lists, visitation.
• Oversee assimilation pathways in outreach, fellowship, serving, and Bible studies; manage special events.
• Coordinate one-to-one and life-on-life discipleship opportunities.
• Engage newcomers before/after Sunday services and church-wide events.
• Edit/update website weekly and relay needs to bulletin/newsletter.
• Partner with Lead Pastor to clarify leadership development pathways and recruit/ equip leaders.
• Oversee leadership development across ministries with elders.
• Lead and support leaders for men’s, women’s, children’s, and youth ministries.
• Support Step-by-Step growth, CLASS series, and other programs advancing our mission.
• Assist tech ministries from office to worship tech, troubleshoot challenges, and guide upgrades.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Discipleship

Church leadership

Team development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Seminary degree

Job description

Renton Bible Church is seeking a full-time associate pastor to work with our elders and Lead Pastor, raising up missional leaders and forming teams across all ministries. The role emphasizes pastoral care, teaching, and program leadership within a growing church community.

The successful candidate will shepherd diverse groups, model spiritual formation, and help build systems to equip volunteers and leaders for ongoing outreach and discipleship initiatives.