Ministry Associate

Eagle Brook Church • Lino Lakes, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ministry Associate role is designed to immerse individuals in Eagle Brook's Pastoral Development Program. This program includes comprehensive assessments, performance evaluations, and skill development benchmarks, all to be completed within the first 18 months of employment. The objective is to equip participants with the necessary skills and practices for pastoral ministry, leadership, and spiritual development, preparing them for future pastoral roles. Associates will learn to lead volunteers and attenders in growing within Eagle Brook's five core values: Follow Jesus, Spend Time with God, Connect in Community, Serve Others, and Live Generously. This is achieved in collaboration with their assigned pastor and campus team. Additionally, associates will receive training in multiple campus ministries.

Requirements

• Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church’s nine core beliefs
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience (typically 3+ years)
• 1+ year(s) of experience working in a team setting as a participant or leader
• 1+ year(s) of experience in ministry as a volunteer
• Evidence of a Christ-centered life
• Self-starter
• Willingness to be placed in a variety of ministries and locations
• Models growing in faith through Eagle Brook’s five values

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (typically 4+ years)
• Ministry degree

Responsibilities

• Participates in and completes Eagle Brook’s Pastoral Development Program, including assessments, performance evaluations and skill development benchmarks, within the first 18 months of employment
• Learns the skills and practices of pastoral ministry and gains leadership skills and spiritual development to succeed in role and prepare to step into the role of Pastor
• Leads volunteers and attenders to grow in Eagle Brook’s five values: Follow Jesus, Spend Time with God, Connect in Community, Serve Others and Live Generously, in collaboration with their assigned pastor and campus team
• Trained in multiple campus ministries
• Invests in volunteer Directors and Team Leads, in cooperation with their assigned Pastor, directing volunteers to various resources (website, curriculum, etc.)
• Invites attenders to use their spiritual gifts to serve God and the Church
• Executes centrally designed ministry strategies
• Participates in pastoral onboarding and training for the purpose of becoming a licensed minister
• Serves as a spiritual influencer and encourager to volunteers and attenders
• Works with staff at campus to assist with ministry needs of the campus
• Observes various ministries in action, occasionally visiting other campuses
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• health savings account (HSA)
• dependent care FSA
• employer-provided life insurance + additional voluntary life insurance
• accident and critical illness insurance
• employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
• paid family and medical leave (PFML)
• member assistance program (MAP)
• generous paid-time off and holidays
• 403b retirement plan with company contribution
• development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth
• casual dress and work environment

What This Job Offers

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