Associate Pastor

JOB DESCRIPTION Sister Lakes Community Church – Associate Pastor of Family Ministries

Sister Lakes Community Church is looking for an Associate Pastor to join our current church staff. We are a non‑denominational, free grace church, located on 40 acres, about 30 minutes north of South Bend, Indiana, 35 minutes west of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. SLCC has an average attendance of approximately 160. We have local and regional attendees as well as seasonal folks that are here to enjoy our beautiful lakes.

Our mission is to reach people and to bring them to a vital relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Focus on families and youth

• Family and youth ministry
• Maintenance and management of Youth, Kid’s Town and Nursery (0‑4)
• Provide relationship building, coaching, mentoring and encouragement to younger families and youth in the church
• Pulpit fill as needed (approximately 6‑10 times a year)
• Visit and counsel with congregation via phone or in person
• Minister to new disciples
• Establish and keep regular office hours
• Shared responsibility of outreach/community events

• Ability to teach, good communication and organizational skills, leadership abilities, and compassion for the lost and hurting
• Vocational ministry experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in biblical or ministerial studies preferred

To apply, send a resume, cover letter, statement of faith and ministry philosophies.

FBC Wauchula is seeking a full‑time Associate Pastor who will partner with the Senior Pastor in shepherding the congregation and advancing the church’s mission. The Associate Pastor will primarily oversee the Discipleship Ministry and Young Adult Ministry, while also assisting with pastoral care, teaching, preaching, and administrative support. This role requires a spiritually mature leader who is committed to the authority of Scripture, the doctrinal positions of the Southern Baptist Convention, and a biblical vision for equipping the church to make disciples.

• Discipleship Ministry Oversight
  • Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive discipleship strategy.
  • Provide direction and training for small group leaders, Sunday school teachers, and other discipleship leaders.
  • Ensure discipleship pathways for spiritual growth, leadership development, and church membership.
• Young Adult Ministry
  • Lead, shepherd, and develop a ministry to young adults (college‑age through early career and young family).
  • Recruit and train volunteers to help shepherd and mentor young adults.
  • Plan and oversee Bible studies/small groups, fellowship events, and mission/service opportunities for young adults.
  • Build intentional relationships with young adults to foster spiritual maturity and encourage their involvement in church life.
• Pastoral Duties
  • Assist the Senior Pastor in preaching and teaching as needed.
  • Provide biblical counseling, including premarital counseling, in partnership with the Senior Pastor.
  • Support pastoral care through hospital visits, home visits, and general shepherding of members.
  • Conduct weddings, funerals, and other pastoral responsibilities as assigned.
• Administrative Support & Systems Development
  • Assist in creating and maintaining systems for church governance and administration, including support for Elders, Deacons, Committees, and Church Bylaws.
  • Help ensure ministry teams and committees are organized, resourced, and functioning effectively.
  • Create pathways to serving within the church and help share the vision of moving people out of a consumer mentality.
  • Work with church leadership to develop clear communication and accountability structures.

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Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Balboa Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village as they search for their next Lead Pastor. Balboa is a warm and friendly Southern Baptist Church seeking to bring Christ to their community. The Lead Pastor is responsible to the church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach the Biblical revelation as the inerrant and inspired Word of God, to engage in and oversee pastoral care ministries, to provide administrative leadership in all areas of church life, and to act as the lead minister of the ministry staff and support staff.

• Biblical Preacher and Teacher: A Southern Baptist committed to the inerrancy of Scripture, skilled in expository preaching for diverse audiences.
• Relational Shepherd and Leader: Builds strong community ties across demographics, balancing tradition with growth through collaborative leadership.
• Servant‑Hearted Visionary: Prioritizes pastoral care, outreach, and evangelism with Christlike humility, engaging both older and younger congregants effectively.

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