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. An Associate Pastor must embody a heart for people and possess the maturity and wisdom to pastorally equip and empower people as they grow in their faith. 

NEXT STEPS

• 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.

STEWARD GROUPS

• 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.
• Assist 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.)

CHARACTER & CHEMISTRY

• Alignment with our CORE Values & Staff Fundamentals
• Commitment to Excellence – We set ridiculously high expectations and exceed them.
• Heart for Evangelism – We will risk it all to win one more.
• Relationships – We value people over process.
• Integrity – We follow through every time.
• Servant Attitude – We pick up trash.
• Teamwork – We celebrate teamwork over talent.
• 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 tithe regularrly 
• Demonstrated maturity as a Christ follower

COMPETENCY

• Must be able to 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
• Must demonstrate INTERPERSONAL SAVVY and skill in COMMUNICATION both individually and with groups of various sizes
• Must have a demonstrated 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 

Sample Daily Activities
Daily activities may include (but are not limited to) the following: Meeting with leaders, pastoral care, follow-up from weekend/class/event (via phone, email, 1:1), visiting groups, relationship building, staff engagement, attending campus meetings, assisting with campus events, etc.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.