Associate Pastor: NextGen Ministries

Evangelical Free Church of America; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A multicultural community church in Thousand Oaks is seeking an Associate Pastor to lead next-gen ministries, engaging students and young adults. The role involves overseeing vibrant middle and high school ministries, organizing events, and offering pastoral care. A relational and spiritually mature leader is desired, with the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, contributing to a welcoming environment for families in the community.

Qualifications

• Relational and spiritually mature leader.
• Experience in church ministry focusing on youth.
• Ability to effectively communicate across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee middle school, high school, and young adult ministries.
• Lead vibrant ministries focused on discipleship and outreach.
• Offer pastoral care and share preaching responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Discipleship

Community Outreach

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Event Planning

Job description

We are seeking a relational, spiritually mature leader to join our team as Associate Pastor with a focus on next-gen ministries, reaching and discipling students and young adults. The Bridge has long been known as a Bible-teaching church that engages the community through service and outreach. We are also a multicultural church with a vision to integrate the English and Spanish ministries.

Key Responsibilities

NextGen Ministries

• Oversee middle school, high school and young adult
• Lead and grow vibrant middle and high school ministries focused on discipleship, outreach and purposeful fun
• Develop leaders within each ministry area
• Organize regular gatherings and events
• Lead opportunities to serve in the church, community, and cross-cultural mission trips
• Reach new students and families, maintaining a welcoming environment
• Develop ministries to parents and families
• Pastor students and young adults in both English and Spanish ministries
• Help fulfill the vision of The Bridge to grow younger and reach wider

Associate Pastor

• Collaborate in planning events, outreaches and all-church gatherings
• Participate in strategic decision-making
• Offer pastoral care, counseling and support as needed
• Share in preaching responsibilities as needed, teaching expository, gospel-centered sermons
• Assist in all-church events and initiatives
• Contribute to weekly staff meetings
• Manage areas of church budget with transparency and integrity

About this Church

Newbury Park is a scenic, family-oriented community in Ventura County, California, primarily situated within the western city limits of Thousand Oaks. Known for its high safety, top-rated schools and proximity to the Santa Monica Mountains, it offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with extensive hiking trails, open spaces and equestrian trails. Located about eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, it is part of the Conejo Valley, offering a mild, cool, coastal-influenced climate. Newbury Park is an exceptional place to put down roots and raise a family.