Associate Pastor

Position: Exempt full time, salaried Reports to: Senior Pastor The role of the Associate Pastor is to provide comprehensive support to the Senior Pastor in fulfilling the church’s overall mission and vision. The Associate Pastor is responsible for overseeing all church ministries, offering pastoral care, and working in unity with the pastoral staff and elders to provide spiritual leadership to the congregation. Qualifications

SPIRITUAL

The pastor should exhibit the following: Be a professing Christian and subscribe, without reservation, to the church’s Statement of Faith, Vision and Mission Statements, along with the Calvary Chapel Distinctives. Demonstrate a consistent outward evidence of an inward Christian character. (1 Timothy 4:12) Display evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-26) Be convinced of the importance of prayer and a daily time of meditation in the Bible and actively pursue a relationship with God. (Psalm 42:1-2) Demonstrate spiritual maturity and a teachable spirit. (Titus 2:2-8) Meet the biblical qualifications of Christian leadership. (1 Timothy 3:1-8; Titus 1:6-9; and Matthew 20:26-28)

GENERAL

2+ years pastoral experience preferred Proficiency in expository teaching/preaching Background in church ministry oversight Personal and corporate discipleship expertise Experience in biblical counseling Familiarity with Planning Center Online and Google Workspace preferred Willingness to work flexible hours in accordance with ministry needs Ability to pass a background check Responsibilities Work in unity with the pastoral staff and elders to align the church’s ministries and activities with our declared mission and vision. Maintain office hours to be available to staff, the congregation, and community. Attend regular staff meetings. Develop and oversee church ministries focusing on discipleship and church community, including but not limited to: home fellowships, new believer classes, small group discipleship, School of Ministry. Oversee deacons and the ministries they lead. Provide pastoral care to the congregation, including: biblical counseling, prayer, visitation, weddings, funerals, etc. Assist with the teaching ministry of the church on a regular basis. This includes weekend and midweek services, bible studies, home fellowships, classes and more. Participate in outreach and evangelism activities on a regular basis. Get involved with our community by appearing at public events, participating in service clubs, meeting with civil servants and community leaders, and more. Engage in personal discipleship, training up and equipping leaders in our church family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Calvary Chapel Desert Light)