Associate Pastor (Part-Time)

Cowboy Church – Associate Pastor (Part-Time Start with Full-Time Opportunity) Job Description

The Cowboy Church of Ham Lake, MN is an established Christian non-denominational church located approximately 25 miles north of Minneapolis, MN. We are devoted to reaching folks who enjoy the country life in an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is preached in a simple, straight forward manner that can be applied to real life. We truly believe that you can “Come as you are and leave changed”.

Associate Pastor Job Description

The Associate Pastor will be responsible for providing spiritual guidance and leadership to the congregation, staff, and leadership of the church. He or she will work closely with the Senior Pastor in all aspects of church life, including preaching, teaching, worship, administration, and outreach developing ministries that are in line with church’s mission and values. The Associate Pastor will also provide counseling and support to church members as needed.

This individual must be a compassionate and caring individual with a deep love for God and His people. He or she must have the ability to connect with people from all walks of life and be a team player who is able to work collaboratively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Be part of pastoral team to preach sermons that are Biblically sound, Christ-centered, and relevant to the lives of those in the congregation.
• Teach bible study and leadership classes.
• Provide pastoral care and counseling to church members.
• Oversight of ministry teams depending on skills and gifts.
• Understanding church finances and budget.
• Serve as a liaison between the church and the community.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a pastor or Associate Pastor or in a related field.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Start part time minimum 10 hours per week. Have the desire and flexibility to increase hours over a period of time.
• Hourly/Salary based on experience.

For those interested, please provide the following:

• Resume with at least 3 ministerial references and 3 personal references.
• Statement of Faith
• Sermon audio/video (if available)
• Email: pastorjoe@cowboychurch.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Relocate:

• Ham Lake, MN 55304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person