Application

Position Available: Associate Pastor

River Church in Parker, AZ

Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 Annually

DOE/DOQ

  “To Know Him and Make Him Known”

Introduction

River Church is a non-denominational Bible-believing church. We adhere to the teachings of Jesus Christ and believe the Bible is the Inspired Word of God. We currently have an opening for an Associate Pastor.

Key traits include humility, integrity, controlling the tongue, and loving others. Must be faithful in stewardship, patient, gentle, and able to teach. This individual should have a desire to work with the youth and young adults to foster growth in their walk with the Lord and participate in various community-oriented programs

River Church is located along the Colorado River in western Arizona, approximately 5 miles north of Parker, AZ. We serve a diverse group of people who live and recreate along the river. The area is well known for its boating recreation in the warmer months. In the cooler months hiking, fishing, and off-roading become popular. During the winter months, we become a haven for “snowbirds” who seek our mild winters. Church attendance varies between the summer and winter.

River Church is overseen by a lay Ministry Council. The senior pastor and associate pastor serve as paid staff members. The Ministry Council oversees all activities, finances, and teachings of the church.

Key Biblical Qualifications and Character Traits

• Character and Integrity: Must be above reproach, not greedy for gain, sober-minded, and self-controlled
• Heart of a Servant: Prioritizes the needs of others, emulating Jesus by serving rather than being served
• Spiritual Maturity: Must be filled with the Holy Spirit and bear the fruit of the Spirit
• Relational Skills: Not quick-tempered or quarrelsome, but gentle, kind, and patient with opponents
• Stewardship: Faithful in handling God’s resources, including time, talent, and truth
• Church Leadership: Firm in holding to the trustworthy Word to instruct and correct

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Pastor position primarily focuses on the youth and young adult activities. The purpose of this position is to build and maintain a healthy youth group and oversee the children’s ministry. The applicant must have a strong desire to work with children, youth, and young adults to foster growth.

This position is full-time. It involves some work activities to be accomplished during evening hours and on weekends. It is expected that the Associate pastor will be at the church office at least 25 hours a week, conducting activities related to the church and respective position.

Job Activities Include (but not all inclusive):

• Align with River Church’s doctrinal statement and mission
• Work closely with and report to the Senior Pastor
• Participate in Sunday services
• Fill in for the Senior Pastor during his absences. This would include providing the Sunday message and other work activities
• Oversee/provide training to volunteers serving as helpers in such areas as the nursery, VBS, and Sunday School
• Provide a monthly written report on activities to the Ministry Council
• Lead/Participate in a wide range of outreach activities within the church and outside of the church, including evangelism and community engagement. This includes working/teaching with the Senior Pastor on the yearly Spiritual Growth Campaign, conducting youth group nights/outings and Bible studies. May participate in other activities such as jail ministry, worship, opening prayer at County and Town Board Meetings, food banks, and other community tasks that may be undertaken in the future as part of River Church’s outreach
• Manage all aspects of a yearly VBS program as well as youth summer and winter camps
• Ability to develop and teach from lesson plans
• Ability to preach and teach effectively in both large and small group settings
• Plan and prepare Sunday School lessons and all needed materials for kindergarten through 6^th grade
• Perform various office/administrative tasks as need

Minimum Requirements

• 4-year degree from an accredited Bible College
  • Alternatives MAY be acceptable; ex 1 year or less from completing degree. This will at the discretion of River Church’s selection committee.
• Arizona Driver’s License, or the ability to get AZ Driver’s License within 3 months of hire
• Strong organizational and volunteer coordination skills
• Ability to work with and relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
• Good public speaking skills
• Experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth, young adults, participating/leading youth-oriented activities, leading Bible studies, and a desire to grow strong committed Christians
• Good working knowledge of various software and other computer programs, including PowerPoint
• Good working knowledge of various social media including web use, Instagram, and Facebook
• Be an ordained minister or willing to pursue ordination

Additional Helpful Qualifications

While not required, the following qualities and experiences can strengthen a candidate’s ability to serve effectively in this role.

• Previous experience serving as a Youth or Associate Pastor
• Spanish Speaking
• Experience developing various in church/outside of church programs

Salary, Benefits, and Miscellaneous Information

• The base salary for the Associate Pastor position is a minimum of $40,000 yearly. Experience and qualifications will be considered for the successful candidate, and a higher starting salary could be offered.
• The successful candidate will be placed on a 6-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of probation, a salary increase of 1.5% of the beginning salary will be awarded.
• Staff are paid monthly at the beginning of each month
• River Church pays the employer’s side of Social Security and Medicare, which comes to 7.45%. Employees are required to pay for their side of Social Security and Medicare.
• Other required taxes (Federal and State) taxes are deducted from staff’s compensation.
• Two weeks of vacation are provided for each year, up to 5 years. An additional week of vacation will be added on the 5^th work anniversary.
• A retirement stipend is also provided (amount to be determined) that is paid directly to the staff member’s retirement fund directly. The paid staff member may choose to add to this account from their normal paycheck.
• Each year in October/November, the Ministry Council develops a working budget for the next calendar year. Any pay raises (Cost of Living increase) will be decided on during the budget process. If a pay raise is provided paid staff will receive the raise starting on January 1^st.

Application

Each applicant is required to fill out an application and provide a resume, along with a video (less than 10 minutes) of you engaged in teaching or preaching. The application can be found at www.riverchurchparker.com/application.

You can also access more information about River Church at the above website. You can also search Parker, Arizona or La Paz County, AZ for more information on the area.