Job Overview

Associate Pastor Job Description (Crest Baptist)

Crest Baptist is looking for an Associate Pastor to direct and administrate our worship & small group

ministries. Our first priority is finding someone with a heart for God's kingdom and our ministry's role within

that mission.

The following are areas for which we're seeking pastoral leadership/administration. Our goal is

primarily to find a candidate who is a good philosophical/cultural fit for our church and community we

would certainly be interested in exploring other strengths & passions in the right candidate.

Worship Ministry

Planning services

Scheduling volunteers

Directing worship team during rehearsal

Vocal/instrumental ability a plus, but not essential

Additional Areas of Ministry

In addition to worship ministry, this position would be responsible for other ministries depending on the

gifting/passions of the candidate and needs identified by the Lead Pastor & church leadership. Other

potential areas of ministry may include:

Administration/development of small groups & small group leaders

Youth/children/family ministry

Church administration

Deacon ministry

Qualifications

A heart for disciple-making, both in groups & one-on-one

Ministry experience and/or theological education (at least a bachelor's degree)

Affirm & operate by the Baptist Faith & Message

About Us:

Crest is located in Creston, IA, a community of about 8,000 people that sits about 60 miles from Des Moines

and 100 from Omaha, NE. Creston is the largest city between Des Moines and Council Bluffs and serves as

something of a regional hub for southwest Iowa. Crest has a weekly attendance of 150-180 and shares

facilities with a K-8th Christian school. Neal McRae, our current Lead Pastor, has just recently taken on that

role after serving as Associate Pastor for 6 years.

Job Description

Listed above in "Job Overview" section.