Associate Pastor of Congregational Care

Lincoln Community Church – Lincoln, California    Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Lincoln Community Church is an interdenominational church prayerfully seeking an Associate Pastor to join our collaborative leadership team. If you have a true pastor’s heart and a passion for helping people find their place in God’s family, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Your ultimate mission is simple: give everyone, new guests and existing members a feeling of being supported and having a genuine sense of belonging.

Areas of Responsibility

This full-time position balances a specialized focus on congregational care and community connection with general pastoral leadership.

70% Focus: Congregational Care & Assimilation

Oversee the entire guest experience from first-time arrivals to a planned follow-up, that ensures a warm and inviting environment.

Build and manage systems to engage guests, including welcome communications and personal outreach.

Help attendees become active members by connecting newcomers to smaller fellowship groups.

Provide a comforting, available pastoral presence during personal or community crises.

Offer counseling, hospital visits, and support for families through major life transitions, including marriages, illness, and passings.

Recruit, train, and equip volunteer teams to expand visitation, care, and guest services.

30% Focus: Teaching & Team Collaboration

Assist with preaching, teaching, worship planning, outreach, and church ordinances as needed.

Participate in general ministry coordination, staff collaboration, and administrative duties.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: A master’s degree in theology is strongly preferred. Equivalent pastoral experience will be highly valued and considered.

Leadership: A gifted leader who loves Jesus, treasures God’s Word, and naturally inspires others through their Christian lifestyle.

Character & Calling

The ideal candidate has an authentic character that inspires confidence and integrity. You are called to lead by example: feeding, caring for, leading, and protecting the church family.

Benefits

Market-competitive salary based on education and experience

Health insurance stipend

Paid time off

Lincoln Community Church is a thriving, Bible-based congregation in Lincoln, CA. We have a heart for and a focused ministry to our senior adult community and our growing active 55+ community that surrounds Lincoln Community Church. 

How to Apply

If you feel God calling you to this role, or if you know a qualified leader looking for the Lord’s direction, we want to hear from you.

Please reach out directly to our Senior Pastor:

• Contact: Senior Pastor Jody Shorkey
• Email: Jody.shorkey@lhcc.us

Lincoln Community Church is an interdenominational church prayerfully seeking an Associate Pastor to join our collaborative leadership team. If you have a true pastor’s heart and a passion for helping people find their place in God’s family, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Lincoln Community Church is a thriving, Bible-based congregation in Lincoln, CA. We have a heart for and a focused ministry to our senior adult community and our growing active 55+ community that surrounds Lincoln Community Church.