Associate Pastor

Evangelical Free Church of Orovillees a Christ-centered, Bible-believing evangelical congregation in Oroville, California, committed to worshiping God, teaching Scripture, and making disciples both locally and globally. Their community emphasizes faithful preaching, spiritual growth, and serving others with heart, welcoming people from all walks of life to join in worship and fellowship. In addition to Sunday services and discipleship classes, the church supports a range of ministries including children’s programs, student and women’s groups, volunteer opportunities, and global missions, and it also sponsors Oroville Christian School, a Christ-centered school for preschool through eighth grade.

The Associate Pastor will provide operational leadership to ensure the effective functioning of church ministries. He will oversee administrative tasks, foster a strong organizational structure, and collaborate with the Senior Pastor to execute the church’s mission. Additionally, he will build relationships within the congregation and the community, supporting discipleship, family ministries, and outreach.

• Operational Leadership
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  Lead and coordinate church ministries, ensuring strategic alignment and efficiency in church programs and initiatives.
• Administration & Strategy
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  Manage budgets, oversee ministry planning, and support church leadership in decision-making.
• Connecting with People
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  Cultivate strong relationships within the church and community, fostering an environment of engagement and discipleship.
• Discipleship and Member Integration
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  Support spiritual growth through structured programs and new member assimilation.
• Family and Youth Ministries
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  Supervise children’s and youth ministries, mentoring staff and volunteers.
• Outreach & Evangelism:Assist in equipping members to share the gospel and engage in community outreach.

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Associate Pastor:

• Degree Level: A bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, or a related field (Master of Divinity preferred).
• Theological Training:The candidate must be committed to
  reformational theology
  or be willing to be trained in it. Full agreement is required with the church’s Statement of Faith, as well as the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, the Nashville Statement, and the Ligonier Statement on Christology.

• Duration:The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 5 years of ministry experience.
• Ordination:Ordination is required for this position.
• Leadership Scope:The role requires “proven experience in church ministry leadership roles” with the ability to manage multiple ministries simultaneously.

• Theological Framework:A strong commitment to sola scriptura (Scripture alone) and tota scriptura (all of Scripture). The candidate must be committed to reformational theology or willing to be trained in it.
• Doctrinal Agreement
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  Full agreement is required with the church’s Statement of Faith, as well as the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, the Nashville Statement, and the Ligonier Statement on Christology.
• Curriculum Development:Knowledge of how to select and/or develop Christian education curriculum for all ages.

• Operational Leadership
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  The ability to provide operational leadership to ensure ministries function effectively, including managing a departmental budget.
• Volunteer & Staff management
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  Proven skills in recruiting, training, developing, and mentoring both staff and volunteers across…