Associate Pastor
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Job Summary
ASSOCIATE PASTOR ROLE DESCRIPTION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Associate Pastor is a non-ordained pastoral leader at Sandals Church entrusted with the spiritual health operational excellence and strategic growth of their assigned campus. By balancing shepherding care with high-level organizational leadership this role creates and maintains environments where people can be real with self others and God.
PURPOSE
The role of Associate Pastor exists to recognize and affirm a staff members pastoral calling character and this capacity the Associate Pastor functions fully as a shepherd and leaderutilizing campus operations volunteer development and guest experience as their primary ministry field. This title is a developmental step toward pastoral ordination reflecting the qualifications and spirit of leadership outlined in 1 Timothy 3:17 Titus 1:59 Acts 6:36 Hebrews 13:17 and 1 Peter 5:15.
- Reports To: Campus Pastor (or supervising Ordained Pastor)
- Role Context: Within the pastoral structure of Sandals Church the Associate Pastor sits between the Licensed Minister and the Ordained Pastor. Associate Pastors are organizational members and licensed ministers who carry recognized pastoral authority.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Pastoral Leadership & Shepherding
- Spiritual Care: Provide prayer biblical counsel and spiritual guidance to the congregation staff and volunteer teams.
- Sacramental Duties: Conduct baptisms weddings and funerals as a recognized licensed minister within Sandals Church.
- Teaching & Preaching: Teach or preach as approved by the Multisite XP and Campus Pastor communicating truth in a way that helps people take their next steps.
- Pastoral Representation: Represent the heart and vision of Sandals Church pastorally within the ministry context and the local community.
2. Strategic Campus Operations
- Culture & Environment: Proactively oversee and regularly monitor the campus culture and guest experience to ensure a thriving environment for newcomers and regulars alike.
- Growth & Retention: Lead strategies to increase attendance and improve retention including playing a large role in the guest follow-up process for the campus.
- Guest Services Oversight: Build equip and develop a team of volunteers to own every element of the Guest Services ministry from parking and seating to every detail in between.
- Community Outreach: Build relationships with other organizations in the community and help coordinate local outreach and mission trips.
3. Team Development & Oversight
- Volunteer Mobilization: Love lead equip and empower volunteers to do what you do ensuring all ministries within the campus are effective and thriving.
- Leadership Pipeline: Identify and develop emerging leaders modeling the Culture Stack and moving people toward deeper engagement.
- Developmental Growth: Actively participate in the Pastoral Development Pathway seeking growth in theological depth and pastoral maturity under the mentorship of an Ordained Pastor.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS
- Pastoral Character: Lives above reproach and models the vision of Sandals Church: To be Real with Self Others and God.
- Proven Leadership: A strong proactive leader who can make decisions and has a track record of people willing to follow their spiritual and organizational guidance.
- Strategic Mindset: Future-minded and passionate about organizational health and growth strategies.
- Relational Connectivity: A deep connector of people who is full of energy enthusiasm and a genuine love for the local church.
- Theological Alignment: Displays a theological understanding consistent with Sandals Church doctrine and shows a commitment to continued learning.
TENURE AND STATUS
The title of Associate Pastor represents a pastoral role held while employed and in good standing with Sandals Church. Should employment end or alignment with the expectations of the role be lost the title and licensing are removed. Individuals may remain in the Associate Pastor role indefinitely.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Pay Range: $23-$31/hour.
We will provide a pay rate that is within our compensation structure and that fits a candidates qualifications and experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage for a job offer.
*Sandals Church is both an equal-opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race ethnicity national origin citizenship age sex marital status membership in any labor organization political ideology or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Sandals Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment which is central to our mission.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Growing Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Restoration
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Auto Restoration
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Dancing
About Company
Sandals Church exists to be real with ourselves, God and others. Whether you're new to church, haven't been in a while, or are looking for a new place to call home, there is a place for you here.
