Associate Pastor

Lake City Community Church (Lakewood, WA) – Associate Pastor Who we are

Lake City Community Church (LC3) is an independent, non-denominational church located in Lakewood, WA that celebrated 100 years of faithful ministry in 2023. Over the last 5 years, we have more than doubled in size; our current average weekend service attendance is almost 1900 people across two campuses. As we have grown, our needs for pastoral leadership has also grown.

The full-time position is an associate pastor who would have ministry oversight, preaching and teaching, and congregational care responsibilities. This role would report directly to the Lead Pastor.

• Support and provide oversight for assigned ministries (likely men’s ministry and women’s ministry; other ministries as needed).
• Preach and teach during weekend services or other ministry events.
• Perform baptisms, communion, weddings, and memorial services, as needed.
• Attend leadership team, pastoral team, and staff meetings.
• Counsel 1:1 or with couples and families.
• Other general pastoral duties as assigned.

• College/seminary degree required.
• 3-10 years of experience serving as a pastor on a church staff.
• Ministry oversight experience.
• Devotion to Christ and His kingdom.
• Passion for people and shepherding people.
• Team oriented.
• Relational.

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Associate Pastor at LC3?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Associate Pastor at LC3?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of LC3?