Associate Pastor Youth & Adults

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Position Available

RIVER CHURCH

Parker, AZ

INTRODUCTION

River Church is a non-denominational, Bible-believing church in Parker, Arizona.

Our mission is To know Him and make Him known. We seek a mature Christian to serve as Associate Pastor, partnering with the Senior Pastor to strengthen families, support spiritual growth, and lead community outreach. The ideal candidate demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, integrity, humility, and a servant’s heart; models Christian faith in public and private; and meets the leadership qualifications in 1Timothy 3:1–7.

Located along the Colorado River, approximately five miles north of Parker, River Church serves a diverse congregation of fewer than 75 people, with seasonal attendance changes. A lay Ministry Council oversees church activities, finances, and teaching; both pastors serve as paid members of the Council.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This full-time position supports family ministry from young adulthood through the senior years, spiritual growth, and outreach. The Associate Pastor reports to the Senior Pastor and assumes those duties in the Senior Pastor’s absence. The schedule includes evenings, weekends, and at least 25 hours per week in the church office.

Teaching and Worship

• Uphold the church’s mission, statement of faith, and core beliefs; interpret Scripture responsibly and teach sound doctrine.

·         Partner with the Senior Pastor on planning, study, Sunday services, Bible studies, and annual Spiritual Growth Campaigns.

·         Develop lesson plans, preach and teach effectively in large and small groups, and provide pastoral coverage as needed.

Family Ministry, Outreach, and Pastoral Care

• Strengthen family relationships, explore small-group outreach, and lead or support evangelism, church events, and community engagement.

·         Participate, as appropriate, in jail ministry, worship, prayers at public meetings, food banks, and other community outreach.

·         Build relationships and care for people who are ill, hospitalized, grieving, or in crisis.

Volunteer Leadership and Accountability

• Recruit, train, equip, and encourage volunteers; promote unity, address conflict constructively, and communicate with care.

·         Provide monthly activity reports to the Ministry Council and take initiative within assigned authority.

Children’s Ministry—Duties subject to confirmation.

• Train nursery and Sunday School volunteers.

·         Plan and lead annual Vacation Bible School, including volunteer recruitment.

·         Coordinate Sunday School materials for kindergarten through sixth grade.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year degree from an accredited Bible college. The selection committee may consider alternatives, including candidates within one year of graduation.

·         Arizona driver’s license or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.

·         Ordained minister or willingness to pursue ordination.

·         Strong organizational, volunteer coordination, and public speaking skills; ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

·         Paid or volunteer experience with youth, and adults of all ages, church activities,

·         Bible study leadership, with a commitment to helping others grow in faith.

·         Technology skills including working knowledge of:
Computer software: PowerPoint and other software.
Digital communication: Websites, Instagram, Facebook, and similar tools.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Pay range is commensurate to experience and subject to candidate benefit requirements.

• Yearly salary range is 45K – 55K

·         A six-month probationary period applies. Successful completion includes a salary increase equal to 1.5% of starting salary.

·         Staff are paid monthly at the beginning of each month.

·         Two weeks of annual vacation, increasing to three weeks on the fifth-year work anniversary.

·         A retirement stipend, with the amount to be determined, deposits directly into the employee’s retirement fund. Employees may contribute additional amounts from their pay.

·         Cost-of-living adjustments: Increases considered during the October–November budget process. Approved increases take effect January 1.

Additional benefits: Details will be determined after further clarification of expectations and the candidate’s qualifications.

APPLICATION

Submit a completed application, résumé, and a teaching or preaching video of less than 10 minutes.

Apply at www.riverchurchparker.com/application. Additional church information is available on the website. For area information, search Parker and La Paz County, Arizona.