Associate Pastor - Faith Community Church

U.S. Church Ministries • Red Oak, IA

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About The Position

Faith Community Church is seeking a full-time, licensed Associate Pastor to provide strategic leadership and oversight for its youth ministry serving grades 6–12 and children’s ministry serving grades 1–5. The church is a caring, intergenerational congregation averaging 175 people in weekly attendance and is affiliated with The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), with a commitment to making disciples in southwest Iowa.

The Associate Pastor will create a vibrant, engaging, biblically centered environment where young people and children can grow in faith, connect with peers, and be equipped to serve Christ. The position oversees ministry programming, volunteer development, teaching and discipleship, partnership with families, budgeting, safety compliance, and administrative work. As an integral member of the pastoral team, the Associate Pastor participates in staff meetings, assists with broader church ministry needs as capacity allows, and performs general pastoral duties as requested. The position requires licensing with The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of ministry experience in youth, children, or family ministry.
• Must obtain licensing with The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).
• Ability to organize programs, manage logistics, and maintain an orderly ministry structure.
• Demonstrated success recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers, with the ability to inspire and lead teams.
• Ability to connect quickly and build trust with children, youth, parents, volunteers, and the wider congregation.
• Dependability and a professional demeanor.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively under the leadership of the Lead Pastor.
• Teachable and committed to personal and professional development.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a ministry-related field is preferred; an advanced degree is not required.
• Preferred to be licensed with The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).
• Preferred to be ordained or actively in the process of ordination with The C&MA.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee children’s and youth programming, ensuring it aligns with the church’s vision, mission, and C&MA distinctives.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and empower adult volunteers; foster volunteer appreciation and accountability.
• Provide engaging, age-appropriate biblical teaching and participate actively in discipling students and children.
• Serve as a resource to parents and partner with families in the spiritual development of their children and youth.
• Manage the ministry budget, ensure compliance with safety policies, and oversee administrative tasks.
• Participate in staff meetings as an integral member of the pastoral team.
• Assist with overall church ministry needs as capacity allows and perform general pastoral duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed