Associate Pastor

Harvest Community Church

Job Description

JOB CLOSES ON MARCH 31ST, 2022


JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

 


Job title: Associate Pastor

Hours: Full-Time

Compensation: $60,000-$75,000/year DOE

Reports to: Lead Pastor and Elders



About Us

Harvest Community Church was started in the late 1980s as an elder-led, non-denominational community church. We are located in Camas, Washington which over the decades has transitioned from a mill town to a fairly affluent small city with people working in all different sectors. We’re located 20 minutes from Portland, Oregon, two hours from the West Coast, 45 minutes from Mount Hood, and at the edge of the Columbia River Gorge. Before COVID, we were a church of approximately 250 people; currently, we have an average of 125 people attending in person and average about 66 weekly views on our livestream. Our church is made up of a good balance of every age group. Our mission is to glorify God by making disciples for Jesus Christ from all peoples through gospel-centered mission, growth, and community.



Job Summary

The Associate Pastor will coordinate with the Lead Pastor and Elders to give shepherding oversight to Harvest Community Church members. This position will work closely with the Lead Pastor in planning the preaching series and Sunday morning services. He will also oversee key areas of ministry and discipleship and develop them by equipping workers and leaders.

This job description encompasses a wide range of needs in our church. We have no expectation that a person entering ministry at Harvest will be proficient in all of these. All individuals will have some strengths and will be learning in others. Please don't view this description as a point of entry, but as a vision of ministry that we hope eventually this person will grow into.



Key Qualities and Requirements

  • Meet the requirements of an elder in 1 Timothy 3:1-3 and Titus 1:5-9
  • Show evidence of an active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Agree with Harvest’s “We Believe” Statement
  • Participate in community and ministry as an active member of Harvest
  • Humble and teachable
  • Self-starter and strategic
  • Collaborates well with a team
  • Administrative and organization skills
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree from a Bible college minimum; seminary degree preferred
  • Experience: 3+ years of ministry experience



Primary Responsibilities

Planning and Teaching

  • Assist Lead Pastor in planning preaching series, Sunday services, and special services
  • Preach as determined by Lead Pastor
  • Expand and develop learning opportunities for adults (Bible studies, classes, courses, etc.)
  • Teach various classes in small group settings
  • Equip the body in knowing how to biblically engage in current issues, navigating the intersections of our faith with the culture

Oversee Children’s Ministry

  • Oversee curriculum
  • Identify and equip workers and teachers for Sunday morning ministry
  • Identify other areas for developing Children’s Discipleship and equip workers and leaders needed

Community and Discipleship

  • Develop and implement vision for community groups
  • Identify, train, and support ministry leaders
  • Oversee curriculum
  • Oversee and support women’s and men’s ministry and discipleship
  • Member care and assist in facilitating new member classes
  • Increase connection with local community for outreach

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Collect budget needs from staff and ministry leaders and work with the financial team to set the upcoming year’s budget
  • Understand both big picture financial issues as well as details to help the Elders and staff in decision-making
  • Oversee building and property and supervise maintenance volunteers
  • Oversee and advise the staff treasurer


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JOB CLOSES ON MARCH 31ST, 2022

About Harvest Community Church

Harvest Community Church was started in the late 1980’s as an elder-led, non-denominational community church. We are located in Camas, Washington which over the decades has transitioned from a mill town to a fairly affluent small city with people working in all different sectors. We’re located 20 minutes from Portland, Oregon, two hours from the West Coast, 45 minutes from Mount Hood, and at the edge of the Columbia River Gorge. We have an average of 160 people attending in person and about 42 weekly views on our livestream. Our church is made up of a good balance of every age group. As Harvest Community Church we gather as a family, grow as disciples of Jesus, go to our neighbors and the nations. 

Experience Required
1 – 5 years

Type
Full-time

Education Required
Bachelor’s degree

Date Posted
2 years ago
Location
Camas, Washington

Denomination
Non-Denominational

Church Size
125-250


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