Associate Pastor, Union College

Associate Pastor of Union College

At Union, we exist for one thing – to unite people with purpose by helping them know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are Spirit-led, enjoyable, generous, purpose-driven, and excellent. That has been our goal for over 20 years and has guided us every single day. We are one church meeting in 8 different locations and while we're amazed by what God is doing, we aren't stopping here.

What happens next will be beyond what we can imagine. Our vision has always been to impact lives by making church as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. That's why leading people isn't just an expectation; it's a necessity. It's a cornerstone of our culture. It's why we're always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to Union.

We want to help you become the person God made you to be.

The Associate Pastor of Union College leads Union Church's ministry college, preparing and developing in-house leaders as well as leaders who desire full-time occupational ministry. This position combines pastoral care with visionary and operational excellence to ensure the college thrives as a world-class institution that equips students for ministry leadership. The role requires strong strategic thinking, administrative skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for fostering spiritual and professional growth.

• Leadership & Vision
• Oversee Union College by creating and implementing strategies to train, recruit, and develop students for ministry leadership while ensuring operational excellence and alignment with the vision and mission of Union Church.
• Oversee Union College's operations, by recruiting and pastoring Union College team leaders to reach their full potential
• Provide leadership to staff, volunteers, and students, fostering a culture of excellence and discipleship.

• Program Development & Management
• Manage the application process for new students
• Evaluate and analyze learning and operational data to ensure effectiveness and address student needs.
• Identify appropriate learning metrics for Union College and create customized evaluations to capture data
• Oversee curriculum development, ensuring it remains relevant and impactful for ministry preparation.
• Update and create curriculum to address current spiritual and organizational needs as led by the Senior Pastor.
• Maintain enrollment, grading and attendance data ensuring it remains current and accurate.

• Operational Oversight
• Manage department-specific budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with church guidelines.
• Create and implement policies and procedures to maintain the integrity of the college.

• Pastoral Care
• Provide pastoral leadership and care for Union College team and students, offering guidance, mentorship, and spiritual development.
• Be available for ministry needs, including crisis situations, hospital visits, funerals, and weddings.
• Participate in Sunday ministry activities, serving as Environments Oversight and offering one-on-one pastoral support as needed.

• Partnerships & Outreach
• Build and maintain relationships with Executive Pastors, Associate Pastors and Directors to foster collaboration
• Build and maintain relationships with Union College Students, including regular campus visits/check-ins.

• Skills & Attributes
• Strong leadership and management abilities with a demonstrated history of team-building.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and administrative skills, including project management, problem solving, team building, budgeting, and program coordination.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Skilled in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Skilled in Training and facilitation
• Proficient in learning management systems
• Proficient in data analytics

• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Availability for a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

• Core Competencies
• Exceptional strategic thinker who is highly skilled in execution and project management
• Effective communicator in both large and small group settings.
• Spiritually grounded with a heart for discipleship and…