Associate Pastor for Family & Global Outreach

Lancastersearch; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, MI seeks an Associate Pastor of Family and Global Ministries to mobilize the congregation for global outreach and to shepherd families toward spiritual maturity. The role emphasizes developing children and family ministries, supporting global workers, leading volunteers, and teaching with biblical counseling principles.

The candidate will collaborate with elders and pastoral leadership to oversee ministries, provide pastoral care, and foster LifeGroups

Qualifications

• Must meet Elder-level spiritual requirements and CBC membership.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relational skills.
• Team player with initiative and ability to collaborate with elders.
• Professional readiness for biblical counseling principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Children's Ministry Director and provide clear direction to volunteers and families.
• Lead the Children's Ministry Leadership Team with prayerful unity and support.
• Shepherd families with children from nursery to 5th grade, providing pastoral care.
• Develop training to equip families in biblical parenting and marriage.
• Oversee cross-communication across Children's Ministry with proactive engagement.
• Cultivate global disciple-making vision and mobilize church for mission.
• Develop and support global workers through sustained care and training.
• Lead Global Ministries Council and manage budget alignment.
• Maintain strong communication with global partners and care during visits.
• Teach and preach as needed; participate in weekly and monthly meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relational skills

Team player

Education

M.Div. or willingness to pursue an M.Div.

Job description

Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, MI seeks an Associate Pastor of Family and Global Ministries to mobilize the congregation for global outreach and to shepherd families toward spiritual maturity. The role emphasizes developing children and family ministries, supporting global workers, leading volunteers, and teaching with biblical counseling principles.

The candidate will collaborate with elders and pastoral leadership to oversee ministries, provide pastoral care, and foster LifeGroups