Summary of Position:
The Associate Pastor of Community & Care will encourage and provide strong relationships with all people of El Camino Church. He will continue to develop a visitation team that will help meet the relational needs of “shut-ins”, those who are in the hospital, rehab, or hospice centers. He will also develop gifted leaders for small group ministry at El Camino Church.
Pastoral Care and Visitation:
-Visit church members in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, hospice care, and private homes to provide prayer and support.
-Recruit, train, and oversee a volunteer visitation team to extend pastoral care.
-Coordinate ministry to shut-ins, including in-home visits for homebound members providing spiritual care.
-Ensure the Senior Pastor is informed of significant care needs.
Small Groups and Leadership Development:
-Identify and disciple leaders to lead new and existing small groups.
-Provide training and ongoing support for group leaders.
-Help groups embody a culture of prayer, spiritual growth, accountability, and mutual care.
Teaching, Counseling, and Leadership Support:
-Provide pastoral leadership to senior pastor and staff upon request.
-Preach as invited by the Senior Pastor.
-Provide biblical counseling as needed or assigned.
-Participate on Stratigic Leadership Team (SLT), general staff meeting , and any other meeting deemed essential by senior pastor.
General requirements
-High view of scripture with a firm grasp of God’s word (Masters Degree in Theology and/or Biblical studies highly preferred)
-At least 5 years of experience in the areas described above. This is not a come and learn position. We are looking for someone who is highly relational and has a true heart for people in their time of need.
-Some knowledge or willingness to be trained on Planning Center Online.
Please send cover letter and resume to Search Committee, searchcommittee@elcaminochurch.org