General Information

Job Title:

Associate Pastor

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Pastor

Reports To: Lead Pastor

Position Status: Full‐Time, Salaried

Purpose: The role of the Associate Pastor is to assist the Lead Pastor in implementing the spiritual vision at Riverstone Church. The expectation of the candidate is to have a growing, personal relationship with Christ, and a big heart for youth and families.

The Associate Pastor must have a firm grasp on the vision, core values, and beliefs of Riverstone Church to help develop leaders amongst the staff, volunteers, and congregation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support Lead Pastor

Support Lead Pastor in the overall vision casting and leadership of the church's teaching, preaching, and weekend service planning, design, and execution. Fill in for Lead Pastor as needed with sermons, weddings and funerals. Preach sermons that are biblically sound, Christ-centered, and relevant to the lives of those in the congregation. Provide biblical counseling to congregation members on spiritual matters as necessary. Coordinate and assist with ministry teams, including administrative tasks, special projects, and teaching.

Emphasis on Youth Ministry

Engage students in their relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ, and being empowered by the Holy Spirit. Have the ability to connect with youth relationally and to foster healthy interpersonal relationships among the youth. Lead Riverstone's Wednesday night youth services and collaborate with youth volunteers before, during, and after Wednesday night programming. Help coordinate Riverstone's mission efforts, including local and international outreach events. Connect and communicate with parents/guardians regularly to encourage them to participate in the youth's faith journey.

Professional Expectations

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding the day-to-day function and personal affairs of Riverstone Church. Model servant leadership and open communications to Riverstone team ministries, volunteers, staff, and the congregation. Be responsible for working with and helping to grow and maintain life groups at Riverstone Church. The ability to maintain good rapport with church members, staff, and the community.

Job Skills and Requirements (Consideration will be given to all who meet the following criteria:)

Must have a heart for Jesus and His Gospel. Must have biblical leadership skills. Consideration will be given to all who apply. Preference may be given to candidates with an applicable degree from an accredited college/university. Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a staff member or volunteer in a ministry leadership capacity. A self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication and conflict management skills. Possess administrative and organizational skills as well as the ability to utilize current technology in communicating and teaching such as Microsoft Office and Google Services.

Benefits:

$60,000-72,000 base salary including housing allowance

Simple IRA (3% matched)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

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Position Qualifications:

Job Skills and Requirements (Consideration will be given to all who meet the following criteria:)

• Must have a heart for Jesus and His Gospel.
• Must have biblical leadership skills.
• Consideration will be given to all who apply. Preference may be given to candidates with an applicable degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a staff member or volunteer in a ministry leadership capacity.
• A self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication and conflict management skills.
• Possess administrative and organizational skills as well as the ability to utilize current technology in communicating and teaching such as Microsoft Office and Google Services.

Application Deadline

11/08/2024

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$55k-$70k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Riverstone Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Non-Denominational

City, State

Bismarck, ND

Description of Organization

Non-Denominational church in Bismarck, North Dakota is hiring a Associate Pastor

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