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 and mentor relationships. It provides pastoral care and leadership to attenders and volunteers while supporting the operational and pastoral efforts of the ministry and campus to further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

The position supports community ministry vision and direction, develops leaders in digital and global settings, connects people to virtual and in-person small groups, and builds relationships with mission partners. It also leads ministry operations, growth strategies, and health monitoring, and supports the campus through pastoral care and collaboration with weekend 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 a motivating vision in large and small settings.
• Coaching, managing, and developing leaders.
• Clear verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving, time management, and follow-through.
• 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 foster harmony and demonstrate genuine spiritual authority.
• Ability to create and steward budgets.
• Ability to use basic software and office equipment.
• Ministry readiness and capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Community Pastor to identify, train, and develop leaders for LifeGroups and LifeMissions initiatives.
• Champion community and connect attenders with leaders or mentor relationships.
• Develop and disciple 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.
• Oversee ministry processes such as group management, leader onboarding, systems management, and event planning.
• Plan and execute quarterly ministry growth strategies.
• Identify trends in ministry health and respond to opportunities.
• Provide pastoral care and invest in the spiritual transformation of attenders and volunteer leaders.
• Collaborate with and support weekend ministries and other Life.Church Online ministries.
• Support operational and pastoral efforts of the ministry and campus.

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 twice 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 up to 12.5% total contributions in the first year, including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution.
• $160 annually in professional development funds.
• Casual dress and work environment.

What This Job Offers

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