Associate Pastor

The Organization: New Denver Church is a contemplative, justice-oriented faith community rooted in the way of Jesus, seeking to cultivate spiritual formation, meaningful community, and faithful presence in the city. With a deep commitment to wholeness, healing, and mission, NDC creates space for individuals to grow spiritually while actively engaging the needs of the world around them. The church is marked by a thoughtful theological ethos, a steady and unhurried pace, and a strong emphasis on relational discipleship. As a growing community, NDC values leaders who are grounded, self-aware, and able to hold tension with grace while guiding others toward deeper faith and connection. The Position: New Denver Church is seeking a part-time Associate Pastor (24–28 hours/week) to join its pastoral team and help shepherd the life of the community. This individual will play a key role in providing pastoral care, fostering discipleship, and leading meaningful gatherings and events. This pastor will complement the existing team by bringing a distinct yet aligned presence—someone who leads from the heart with wisdom, humility, and emotional intelligence. The role is deeply relational, requiring a steady, grounded leader who can connect meaningfully with individuals, particularly men and newcomers, while contributing to the broader spiritual life of the church. Responsibilities: Shepherding & Pastoral Care Build relationships with visitors and newcomers, helping them meaningfully connect into the life of the church Provide pastoral care and discipleship, with a focus on men's ministry Meet one-on-one with members of the community for support, guidance, and spiritual formation Lead a Discipleship Group and contribute to the development of spiritual formation pathways Events & Community Engagement Plan and lead key community events including men's retreats, backpacking trips, contemplative retreats, and workshops Facilitate “Discovering NDC” gatherings and new member integration experiences Support mission and justice initiatives, including partnership trips (e.g., Guatemala) General Pastoral Presence Be a visible and relational presence on Sundays, engaging with the community and leading liturgical elements Preach or teach periodically throughout the year Officiate weddings and funerals as needed Provide ongoing pastoral counseling and care Administrative & Team Support Assist with general administrative tasks, communication, and coordination Maintain timely communication (email, database updates, planning tools) Support staff and key volunteers in executing ministry initiatives Qualifications: Character & Spiritual Formation Demonstrates integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity consistent with biblical leadership (e.g., 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5) Self-aware and reflective, with an understanding of personal strengths, limitations, and growth areas Aligned with the mission, vision, values, and theological ethos of New Denver Church Core Competencies Warm, relational, and people-oriented with a genuine care for others' growth and well-being High emotional intelligence with the ability to listen, discern, and respond thoughtfully Collaborative team player who empowers others and contributes to a healthy staff culture Strong communicator, comfortable leading both individuals and groups Able to plan and execute events with a solid level of organization and follow-through Experience & Skills Master's level seminary education strongly preferred Previous experience in local church or parachurch ministry Clear sense of vocational calling to pastoral ministry Comfortable using Mac systems, Google Workspace, and tools such as Planning Center Additional Expectations Ability to work at least 16 hours/week in person (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sunday mornings) Active participation in the life of the church community Willingness to meet current NDC membership and leadership commitments Salary + Benefits: Commensurate salary based on experience; Part-time role (24–28 hours/week) Opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a spiritually grounded, relationally rich community Flexible work structure with a blend of in-person and remote work Environment that encourages spiritual health, Sabbath rhythms, and ongoing personal formation #INDM #J-18808-Ljbffr