Associate Pastor Crest Baptist Church

Crest Baptist is looking for an Associate Pastor to direct and administrate our worship & small group ministries. Our first priority is finding someone with a heart for God’s kingdom and our ministry’s role within that mission. The following are areas for which we’re seeking pastoral leadership/administration. Our goal is primarily to find a candidate who is a good philosophical/cultural fit for our church and community we would certainly be interested in exploring other strengths & passions in the right candidate.

Worship Ministry

• Planning services
• Directing worship team during rehearsal
• Vocal/instrumental ability a plus, but not essential

Family Ministry/Small Groups

• Administration of Sunday School & small group study classes
• Recruiting & training group leaders
• Coordinating with leaders for scheduling

Qualifications

• A heart for disciple-making, both in groups & one-on-one
• Ministry experience and/or theological education (at least a bachelor’s degree)
• Affirm & operate by the Baptist Faith & Message

About Us:

Crest is located in Creston, IA, a community of about 8,000 people that sits about 60 miles from Des Moines and 100 from Omaha, NE. Creston is the largest city between Des Moines and Council Bluffs and serves as something of a regional hub for southwest Iowa. Crest has a weekly attendance of 150-180 and shares facilities with a K-8th Christian school.

Neal McRae, our current Lead Pastor, has just recently taken on that role after serving as Associate Pastor for 6 years.