Associate Pastor jobs in South Bend, IN

Job Description :

A high value is finding the RIGHT person who wants to grow with the church. This job description is negotiable with a person’s skills and gifts.

A heart for ministry in the local church is key!

We are seeking a teammate who will be a part of an overall strategy of addressing engagement. The Associate Pastor focusing on engagement can play a critical role in our mission : helping people move from discovering and connecting to Jesus to following Him fully alongside of others.

They will help lead leaders and build teams and systems to guide those new to Mill Creek to become fully engaged in the life and mission of the church.

From their first experience of the church through to connecting in meaningful relationships in a group and serving teams, the AP’s goal is to make the process clear, seamless and life giving.

The right candidate will want to grow and expand their leadership skills and gifts and a deep desire to see people grow in their faith and action.

OUR IDEA OF ENGAGEMENT :

Jesus never called us to attend him, he called us to follow him. Following Jesus is being engaged with him. Listening. Growing.

Learning. Changing. Being.

The attractional model of church growth is a dying strategy as church attendance, even among Christians, dwindles to historic lows.

Thinking we must get people to attend Mill Creek in order to get them engaged won’t work moving forward. We are working towards a new strategy.

STATUS

Full time, salaried (negotiable) position. Open to conversations around a Bi-vo position if applicant is interested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Alongside the lead pastor, develop, implement and oversee a pathway to engage people in the life of the church.
• Oversee relational environments, including leadership and support with Next Gen ministry, Welcome Teams and other affinity groups.

Identifying, developing and leading a team of leaders who will help foster those environments in healthy and safe ways.

• Assist in an ongoing development of new leaders.
• Develop, oversee and champion a discipleship (personal spiritual growth) strategy that fits in the ethos (how we think of and feel about the Gospel) and culture (our day-to-day practices) of Mill Creek, including a small group process.

PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work with the Pastoral teaching team to develop a preaching calendar and rotation.
• Seek out personal and professional development, including conferences and connections with other similar ministry leaders.
• If applicable, weddings, funerals, and pastoral duties as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Currently credentialed with the Missionary Church or willing to complete the full credentialing process (transfer) within the first six months of hire.
• Leadership gift
• Deeply relational
• Developing strong communications skills in writing, public speaking and teaching Scripture.
• Working knowledge of the Bible with a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Bible, Ministry or related field of study.
• Project management, organization, multi-tasking, cultural relevance.
• A growing and healthy walk with Jesus.
• Teachable
• Familiarity with the Relational Discipleship Network strategy of discipleship will be helpful (Jim Putnam, Discipleshift).
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