Job Overview

At Community Bible Church in Sunriver, our mission is to transform lives through the truth of God’s Word and multiply His followers in the world. We live in one of the most beautiful settings in Central Oregon and draw thousands of visitors every year, and yet we have many year-round residents who need to hear the good news about Jesus. Many of these residents are young families and we want to reach them with the gospel and help them fulfill their God-given roles in their homes, church, and community. We will engage them in genuine relationships with other Christians, equip them through Bible-based teaching, and evangelize them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We are hiring an Associate Pastor of Families to oversee our children and youth ministries and help invite and engage the young families in our South Deschutes County with our church. This is a new position that will be developing as the needs arise and we adjust to this growing ministry. 

Job Description

The role of the Associate Pastor of Families will be to help us reach out to the young families in south Deschutes County. The Associate Pastor of Families will oversee leadership recruitment and training, preaching, vision, weekly gatherings, and large events for our ministry to families, including children and youth ministries. This full-time position is voted on by the congregation and will report directly to the Elders and Lead Pastor.

The Qualifications for this position are:

• Be a committed Christian.
• Be an ordained or licensed minister who possesses a vision for expanding the ministry of the Church through outreach into our surrounding community.
• Be committed to the vision, mission, values, and purpose of Community Bible Church.
• Agree with CBC’s statement of faith.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ full-time ministry experience.
• A graduate of an accredited university or seminary or have the equivalent in training and/or experience or working towards a degree at an accredited university or seminary.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Gifted in teaching and shepherding people—specifically youth and families.
• Meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Acts 20-28-35.
• Willingness to submit to the Elders.
• Maintains a growing relationship with Christ, including Bible study, prayer, and personal worship.
• Flexible and willing to try new opportunities.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision.
• A desire to help transform families with the truth of God’s Word and the Gospel.
• Able to function comfortably with technology and social media.