Iglesia Westside Associate Pastor

Iglesia Westside Associate Pastor

The Iglesia Westside Associate Pastor serves as a key pastoral and operational leader within Iglesia Westside. This role combines congregational care, volunteer leadership, service coordination, discipleship development, and pastoral ministry to help create a healthy, welcoming, and sustainable ministry environment. The individual in this position serves as both a trusted shepherd to the congregation and the organizational backbone of Iglesia Westside, ensuring that weekly services, ministry teams, and discipleship opportunities are executed with excellence while helping members and families remain connected and cared for.

Working alongside the Iglesia Westside pastoral team, this role focuses on building strong volunteer teams, coordinating weekly services, developing discipleship opportunities, and cultivating meaningful relationships throughout the congregation. While not serving as the primary preacher, this position should remain prepared to preach and teach when needed and contribute to the overall spiritual leadership of the congregation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience serving in church leadership, volunteer leadership, or ministry coordination.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to recruit, organize, and lead volunteer teams.
• Ability to teach and communicate biblical truth in both formal and informal ministry settings.
• Strong relational skills with the ability to connect with individuals and families.
• Experience utilizing technology for ministry operations and communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Availability to work Sundays, evenings, and special ministry events.

Preferred

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience coordinating church services or ministry events.
• Experience utilizing Planning Center, Pro Presenter, or similar church management platforms.
• Previous experience leading volunteers and ministry teams.
• Ministry training, Bible education, or pastoral experience.
• Experience developing small groups or discipleship environments.
• Previous preaching or teaching experience in a church setting.

Weekend Service Leadership & Operations – 35%

• Coordinate weekly Iglesia Westside services in partnership with the pastoral team.
• Select worship teams and coordinate weekly worship schedules.
• Develop and manage service presentations utilizing Planning Center, Pro Presenter, and other ministry platforms.
• Coordinate stage setup, media preparation, and service-day logistics.
• Support volunteers serving in worship, media, hospitality, and production roles.
• Troubleshoot service-related needs and help ensure smooth execution of weekly gatherings.
• Coordinate service flow and communication with ministry leaders.
• Assist in creating engaging and welcoming worship environments.

Congregational Care & Family Connection – 30%

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Iglesia Westside members and families.
• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, prayer, discipleship, and follow-up support.
• Help connect new attendees into the life of the church.
• Identify care needs within the congregation and communicate appropriately with the pastoral team.
• Support families through significant life events, celebrations, and ministry milestones.
• Foster a culture where people feel known, valued, and connected.

Volunteer Leadership & Team Development – 20%

• Recruit, organize, equip, and encourage volunteers serving throughout Iglesia Westside.
• Develop clear ministry roles and expectations for volunteer teams.
• Provide ongoing coaching, communication, and support for ministry leaders.
• Help build healthy volunteer systems that encourage ownership and long-term engagement.
• Support the development of worship, welcome, hospitality, media, and announcements.

Discipleship, Teaching & Ministry Development – 10%

• Assist in developing and supporting small groups, Bible studies, and discipleship opportunities.
• Help create pathways for people to engage in spiritual growth and community.
• Encourage participation in discipleship environments and leadership…