Associate Community Pastor

Life.Church • Edmond, OK

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About The Position

The Associate Community Pastor partners with the Community Pastor to identify, train, and develop global leaders who support LifeGroups and LifeMissions initiatives. The role champions community and connects attenders with leaders or mentors. It provides pastoral care and leadership to attenders and volunteers while supporting the ministry’s operational and pastoral work on the campus to advance Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

The position supports the vision and direction of the Community Ministry by developing and discipling leaders, connecting people to virtual and in-person small groups around the globe, and cultivating relationships with mission partners. It also supports ministry operations, growth strategies, and ministry health, and provides pastoral care and leadership in collaboration with campus and online ministries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of work experience.
• Passion for helping people grow personally and spiritually.
• Ability to articulate vision in large and small settings and motivate people to act.
• Ability to coach, manage, and develop leaders.
• Clear verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving, time-management, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to think, plan, and act strategically and relationally.
• Ability to respond quickly and make independent decisions.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and communicate with various groups.
• Relational skills that convey harmony and genuine spiritual authority.
• Ability to create and steward budgets.
• Ability to use basic software and office equipment.
• Willingness to uphold and represent Life.Church beliefs as a minister.

Responsibilities

• Support the vision and direction of the Community Ministry.
• Develop and disciple leaders, including Coaches and LifeGroup Leaders, in a digital and global environment.
• Connect people to virtual and in-person small groups around the globe.
• Cultivate relationships with and advocate for mission partners.
• Ensure excellence in ministry processes, including group management, leader onboarding, systems management, and event planning.
• Plan and execute quarterly ministry growth strategies.
• Identify trends to understand ministry health and respond to key opportunities.
• Provide pastoral care and invest in the spiritual transformation of church attenders and volunteer leaders.
• Collaborate with and support weekend ministries and other Life.Church Online ministries.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Employer-paid leave for vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance provided at two times annual salary, with additional coverage available for purchase.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage at 100% for qualified full-time staff.
• Wellness and mental health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employee contributions, employer match, and employer discretionary contributions of up to 12.5% in the first year.
• $160 annually in professional development dollars.
• Casual dress and work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED