Alto Reformed Church - Associate Pastor

The Alto Reformed Church began in 1846 when ten families moved to the area and began to gather in various homes for worship.

The legacy of Alto Reformed Church is not only in its beautiful 1898 sanctuary, but its faithful pursuit of supporting the mission and standing on the truth.

Alto has supported and sent multiple leaders into ministry and missions and planted four churches over the years which in turn planted other churches.

The support of mission work to youth in our community is evident in building projects, staff hires, and vibrant programs for children and youth that exist today. The church also lives out this missional value in supporting multiple missionaries around the world; sending groups on short-term missions multiple times a year; and blessing local ministries with funds, donations and volunteers.

The legacy of standing on truth has solidified as the church faced difficult issues in the culture and sought to do what is right in the sight of God. Most recently, the church voted overwhelmingly to leave the RCA and join like-minded RCA churches to form the Alliance of Reformed Churches . While departure was heartbreaking it was also unifying to again take a stand on the truth.

SUMMARY

Alto Reformed Church is seeking an Associate Pastor focused on developing our ministry to young adults and families. The position will include overseeing our Equipping Adults Ministry, expanding our outreach ministry and small groups, nurturing relationships, and performing some general pastoral duties including preaching. This person will work with the Lead Pastor, the Equipping Children and Families Director, the Equipping Youth Director, and the Office Administrator to help the church live our mission to know Jesus and to make Jesus known.

Position Responsibilities

Young Adults & Families

• Lead the Equipping Adults Ministry Team
• Develop and lead ministry efforts for young adults and families
• Research, endorse, and create materials
• Connect with individuals
• Coordinate events and meetings

Small Group Ministry

• Prepare and facilitate ministry activities (meetings, trainings, coaching, appreciation, etc)
• Support and advise small groups
• Research, endorse and create curricula
• Develop, train and deploy small group leaders and teachers

Outreach

• Lead the Outreach Team
• Prepare and facilitate ministry activities (meetings, trainings, coaching, appreciation, etc)
• Regularly participate and serve in community activities and organizations
• Regularly spend time with individuals in the community

Relationships

• Prioritize availability for the Spirit’s leading in relationship building
• Foster true unity and encouragement at all levels of internal & external community
• Enjoy people and doing life with them
• Spend time reaching people for Christ in the community

Pastoral Duties & Preaching

• Focused study time and prayer
• Assist the Lead Pastor with congregational matters
• Assist, as needed, with weddings and funerals
• Prepare and preach at least 6 sermons per year
• Participate in staff meetings