Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor Outreach and Assimilation

Department:Church Administration

Reports to: Lead Pastor

This role exists to support and extend the ministry vision of the Lead Pastor through servant leadership, a Christ-centered life, and a commitment to pastoral excellence. The Associate Pastor will work closely with the Lead Pastor and church staff to develop, implement, and oversee the strategies, systems, and processes that advance Life Church’s discipleship strategy. This role will also provide administrative support, help lead and strengthen outreach efforts, and preach faithfully as needed.

• Be a lover of Christ and committed to the inspiration and authority of the Word of God
• Be in theological agreement and shared convictions with the Life Churchmission, beliefs and values
• Possess personal integrity
• Must be humble and teachable
• Demonstratea strong work ethic and excellence in previous ministry environments
• Skilled at mobilizingpeople within a congregationand executing strategy
• Gifted communicator
• An understanding of Ancient-Future worship, rooted in historic Word and Sacramental practices while thoughtfully contextualizing them for our current culturalcontext.
• An educational background in Christian ministries, Biblical Studies or related field, preferablybe seminary trained and ordained
• A minimum of five years of ministry experience in a church of 500 or more attendees

• Work with the Lead Pastor and staff to develop and oversee the methods and processes of the Life Church Discipleship Strategy
• Teach and model the Life Church Discipleship Strategy toLife Churchgroups, classes, ministry leaders and all believers according to spiritual maturity
• Coordinate with theLeadPastor and staff to creatively develop the Life Church community outreach programs and beliefs
• Overseethe Volunteer Director ofLife Church Connection and Hospitality Ministries to ensure a Christ-like welcome and follow-up to guests
• Oversee an assimilation process that will lead gueststoconnectwith
  
  Life Churchby belonging to a small group and/or serving in a ministry within
  
  Life Churchor a Life Church Mission Partner
• Oversee theteam thattrainssmall group leaders and development of small groups
• Identify personswithin Life Church that have leadership potential andapassion for outreach, assimilation or small groupsandthen develop those persons for leadership within these ministries
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of Church-wide outreach events, assimilation and small groupsin the planning center
• Preachon a rotation of 6-12 times a year
• Build and overseethe
  
  Alpha
  
  Team, creating a welcoming space where people can explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about
  
  Jesus.
• Teach when and where needed as approved or directed bythe
  
  Lead Pastor
• Conduct visitation and perform various types of pastoral care/duties as approved or directed bythe
  
  Lead Pastor
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor, Creative Director, and Production Teams to develop engaging online content that extends the church’s ministry and mission beyond Sundaygatherings.
• Develop and exercise personal evangelism within and outside Life Church
• Assist theLeadLife Church Pastor in managing the church’s budget
• Lead staff meetings and coordinate staff efforts in the Lead Pastor’s absence, under the direction and within the vision established by the Lead Pastor
• Maintain a continued growth of personal calling and walk with the Lord through Bible study and prayer