Associate Pastor - Avondale

About the role

The Associate Pastor focuses on helping people take their Next Step. They lead CCV Groups, Next Step Center's & classes (Starting Point, Baptisms, Financial classes, etc.), and assist in Pastoral Care opportunities. They also recruit and train their Group Coaches and Next Step Center Coaches.

Responsibilities

• Help people commit to Jesus Christ & your local campus by executing regular Starting Point classes.
• Champion Starting Point follow-up for your campus, and make sure every person understands their Next Step in their faith journey.
• Own baptism on your campus and ensure that every person is celebrated and challenged to take their Next Step.
• Champion the Next Step Center by helping attendees become aware of their Next Step and begin engaging in that Step.
• Help and assist every person activate their gifts and talents to fulfill the vision of the church.
• COACH RECRUITING, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
  • Recruit and develop group coaches in your AOR.
  • Train, empower and encourage your coaches in all areas (best practices, group multiplication, disciple-making, etc.).
  • Ensure coaches are actively helping people connect in community, grow spiritually, and take Next Steps.
  • Cast a clear vision for how to move people in their Next Step and multiply groups.
• CAMPUS SUPPORT
  • Cast a clear vision for why groups help us fulfill our vision and mission.
  • Help coaches remain focused on helping people connect in community and challenged to grow in their Next Step.
  • Assist in helping people find the best group near them or for them.
  • Empower coaches develop an assistant coach and activate the gifts and talents of those in their group so we can multiply groups.
• Campus Support
  • Provide pastoral care to the people in your AOR as needed. This includes weddings, funerals, baptisms, hospital/hospice calls, referrals, resources, benevolence and family dedications.
  • Aid and contribute with your campus team in any events regardless of whether it is in your AOR or not.
  • Develop relationships with key members and organizations within your AOR (school leaders, business leaders, city officials, etc.).

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Alignment with our CORE Values & Staff Fundamentals
  • Commitment to Excellence – We bring our best, every time.
  • Heart for Evangelism – We will risk it all to reach one more. Jesus’ last command is our priority.
  • Radical Generosity – We steward all things with open hands. The God who owns it all, gave it all.
  • Integrity – We commit to zero gap between what we say and do. Jesus modeled integrity in EVERYTHING.
  • Servant Attitude – We put others before ourselves. If serving is beneath you, leading is beyond you.
  • Teamwork – We are fiercely committed to the power of teams. Jesus chose to work with a team. So will we.
  • Agreement with our CORE Commitments
  • Must support the vision & mission of CCV.
  • Must be/become an ACTIVE MEMBER of CCV.
  • Must regularly ATTEND WORSHIP with their family.
  • Must be an active participant in a CCV Group and consistently tithe.
  • Demonstrated maturity as a Christ follower
• COMPETENCY
  • Motivate, Recruit, Lead and Mobilize volunteers
  • Build Effective Teams = trust, coach and guide leaders to influence others
  • Manage Vision and Purpose = understand and translate vision to volunteer teams; setting clear goals and managing results
  • Demonstrate Interpersonal Savvy and skill in Communication both individually and with groups of various sizes
  • Demonstrate Drive for Results = Action-oriented, displaying focus, passion and initiative
• Education & Experience
  • Degree in Biblical Studies is helpful
  • Experience working in Ministry is preferred but not required
  • Minimum 2 years of customer service experience
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
  • Experience serving/leading in a church setting
  • Experience mentoring or leading others to Christ

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.