Bi-Vocational Associate Pastor & Discipleship Leader

C&MA; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Christian Alliance seeks an Associate Pastor in Chula Vista, CA to work alongside the Lead Pastor, guiding the congregation in holistic spiritual growth while empowering volunteers and building strong relationships.

The role emphasizes disciple making, pastoral leadership, and team development, with responsibilities including preaching, mentoring leaders, and supporting missions. This is a bi-vocational position with opportunities for growth within the ministry.

Qualifications

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ and biblical character.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage ministry activities and budgets.
• Strong relational and communication skills with ability to mentor leaders.
• Agreement with SBCA mission, vision, and values and C&MA faith.
• Willingness to pursue ordination if not yet ordained.

Responsibilities

• Lead, equip, encourage and disciple volunteers with vision and pastoral care.
• Nurture healthy ministry teams and identify emerging leaders.
• Oversee ministry leaders and governance groups (Elders, Board, Deacons).
• Attend and assist in elder, board, deacon, and membership meetings.
• Preach 1–2 Sundays per month, lead Bible study and prayer meetings; train leaders.
• Support missions through SBCAs Global Partnership Strategy.
• Plan and participate in outreach events; ensure safe ministry practices and budget support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pastoral care

Volunteer mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Theological education

Ordination desired

Tools

Planning Center

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Asana

Proclaim

Job description

South Bay Christian Alliance seeks an Associate Pastor in Chula Vista, CA to work alongside the Lead Pastor, guiding the congregation in holistic spiritual growth while empowering volunteers and building strong relationships.

The role emphasizes disciple making, pastoral leadership, and team development, with responsibilities including preaching, mentoring leaders, and supporting missions. This is a bi-vocational position with opportunities for growth within the ministry.