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The Northwest Church (referred to hereafter as NW Church) is seeking to hire a full-time Associate Pastor, effective immediately. The role and responsibilities of the Associate Pastor are defined in more detail below. As a new member of the church office staff, the Associate Pastor will be expected to fit within the team norms as defined by the staff members.
The NW Church has an enduring heritage that reaches back to the American Restoration Movement. The church today is a non-denominational faith community that was formed by a merger of the NW Church of Christ and the Shoreline Christian Church in the early 2000’s. The successful candidate will demonstrate alignment with our doctrinal beliefs (see website for details).
The NW Church will offer a competitive salary that is appropriate for the qualifications the candidate brings to the position and for a church of our size in our location. In addition, the NW church provides a benefits package that includes medical and dental health insurance, vision care, holidays, and personal time off in keeping with the guidelines of the employee handbook, a 403(b) plan, office equipment, and electronic connectivity to support job performance.
At NW Church, we believe that finding the right pastor is Spirit-guided and a collaborative effort between the church leadership and the candidate. We look forward to welcoming an associate pastor who shares our vision and is excited to help lead this church.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in theology or biblical studies from an accredited institution. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- Five or more years of recent experience working with a growing church congregation that has shown vitality and high levels of engagement among the church members.
- Experience in preaching to a large church congregation on an occasional basis
- Experience in spiritual leadership and community engagement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Position Roles and Responsibilities
Provide leadership for thriving engagement of congregation members
NW VISION
- Work effectively and collaboratively with the Lead Pastor, staff, Elders, and volunteers to establish the NW Vision (to grow younger, stronger, more diverse, and transformational).
- Work with the Lead Pastor on implementation of the NW Vision plan as it pertains to congregational participation and engagement.
- Actively present and participatory in all staff and relevant ministry team meetings and church events.
- Attend all appropriate Elders’ meetings and work on delegated tasks, as necessary, in support of goals, plans, and actions from said Elders’ meetings.
- Work with the Lead Pastor and Executive Pastor on developing an overall engagement plan and budget request and execute the plan within budget.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
- Northwest has a community group of young single adults (ages 18 – 28) who meet weekly for encouragement, study, and discipleship. Known as The Bridge, this group needs shepherding. The Associate Pastor will lead this group.
- Grow the Young Adult community group into a ministry.
COMMUNITY GROUP ENGAGEMENT
- Help adults connect in the formation and activities of community groups.
- Lead the community group ministry – promote participation by all congregation members
- Actively recruit community group leaders for existing and new community groups, provide training to equip them for their roles, and provide support as needed by the community group leaders
- Maintain contact with all community groups to ensure the spiritual health and well-being of the various community groups
ENGAGEMENT ACROSS OTHER MINISTRIES
- Collaborate with staff members and volunteers on activities and programs that encourage engagement of adults and families across other ministries of the church, which means a supporting role for ministries such as the Care Ministry, the Children’s Ministry, the Youth Ministry, and Prime Timers Ministry.
- While there is currently not a young marrieds/young families group, there may be interest in forming one that will have needs different from the Young Adults group. Should this happen, the Associate Pastor would be asked to support this group.
- Support will be as requested by and in agreement with the leaders of these ministries, as time permits for the Associate Pastor.
PREACHING
- Preach 5 to 6 Sundays during the calendar year, as needed, to provide an additional, younger voice working under the oversight of the Lead Pastor. The Associate Pastor will help develop the plan, theme, and direction of these messages (i.e. these messages will be crafted and delivered by the Associate Pastor).
- Contribute to meaningful and inspiring worship by preaching the gospel creatively and effectively.
- Prominently present Scripture, faithfully and appropriately, to give hope and encouragement, developing faith in members and visitors.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
- Support the Lead Pastor in his role as spokesperson for NW Church in the local community.
- Work effectively with other pastors/professionals/leaders in the community as may be assigned by the Lead Pastor to support community connection.
- Coordinate with the Lead Pastor and other staff members to participate in Explore NW meetings scheduled for those interested in learning more about NW Church.
- Support the Lead Pastor with the integration of new members into existing NW ministries via Explore NW or other avenues.
TEAM NORMS AS DEFINED BY STAFF MEMBERS
- A cover letter that highlights your qualifications and experiences relevant to the position.
- A resume that provides an overview of your education, work experience, skills, achievements, and any other relevant information pertaining to this position.
