Associate Pastor

Job Title: Associate Pastor
Reports To: Lead Pastor
Position Status: Full‐Time, Salaried

Purpose: The role of the Associate Pastor is to assist the Lead Pastor in implementing the spiritual vision at Riverstone Church. The expectation of the candidate is to have a growing, personal relationship with Christ, and a big heart for youth and families.

The Associate Pastor must have a firm grasp on the vision, core values, and beliefs of Riverstone Church to help develop leaders amongst the staff, volunteers, and congregation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Lead Pastor

  • Support Lead Pastor in the overall vision casting and leadership of the church’s teaching, preaching, and weekend service planning, design, and execution.

  • Fill in for Lead Pastor as needed with sermons, weddings and funerals. Preach sermons that are biblically sound, Christ-centered, and relevant to the lives of those in the congregation.

  • Provide biblical counseling to congregation members on spiritual matters as necessary.

  • Coordinate and assist with ministry teams, including administrative tasks, special projects, and teaching.

• Emphasis on Youth Ministry

  • Engage students in their relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ, and being empowered by the Holy Spirit.

  • Have the ability to connect with youth relationally and to foster healthy interpersonal relationships among the youth.

  • Lead Riverstone’s Wednesday night youth services and collaborate with youth volunteers before, during, and after Wednesday night programming.

  • Help coordinate Riverstone’s mission efforts, including local and international outreach events.

  • Connect and communicate with parents/guardians regularly to encourage them to participate in the youth’s faith journey.

• Professional Expectations

  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding the day-to-day function and personal affairs of Riverstone Church.

  • Model servant leadership and open communications to Riverstone team ministries, volunteers, staff, and the congregation.

  • Be responsible for working with and helping to grow and maintain life groups at Riverstone Church.

  • The ability to maintain good rapport with church members, staff, and the community.

• Job Skills and Requirements (Consideration will be given to all who meet the following criteria:)

  • Must have a heart for Jesus and His Gospel.

  • Must have biblical leadership skills.

  • Consideration will be given to all who apply. Preference may be given to candidates with an applicable degree from an accredited college/university.

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a staff member or volunteer in a ministry leadership capacity.

  • A self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication and conflict management skills.

  • Possess administrative and organizational skills as well as the ability to utilize current technology in communicating and teaching such as Microsoft Office and Google Services.

Benefits: 
$60,000-72,000 base salary including housing allowance
Simple IRA (3% matched)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Paid time off
Professional development assistance