Associate Pastor jobs in Ventura, CA
Associate Pastor assists the pastor in religious services and managing daily operations of an organization. Leads and implements outreach and educational programs and events that will maintain and grow membership. Being an Associate Pastor provides clerical support such as researching, selecting, and documenting passages or prayers to assist the pastor in planning and leading worship. Assists with administrative duties including managing calendars and schedules, preparing materials or educational documents, and communicating with volunteers. Additionally, Associate Pastor performs religious services and leads prayer. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a pastor. The Associate Pastor occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Associate Pastor typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Slingshot Group
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Thousand Oaks, CA
FULL_TIME
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Living Oaks Church is a welcoming community in Thousand Oaks, California, dedicated to teaching the Bible and sharing the Gospel. Founded by Doug Posey in 2004 and led by Pastor Austin Axen since 2014, Living Oaks has been a pillar of faith for nearly two decades.
The church is home to a dedicated team of elders, pastors, staff, and volunteers who embody its warm, friendly atmosphere. They are committed to knowing Jesus and making Him known, a mission that is evident in all aspects of church life. Living Oaks focuses on biblical teaching, intentional evangelism, disciple making, faithful stewardship, and worship and prayer.
Living Oaks embraces core values such as truth, grace, family, maturity, and joy, shaping its identity as a community of believers. The church encourages spiritual growth through regular worship gatherings, community engagement, and service opportunities. Its ministries cater to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging in God's family.
As Living Oaks approaches its twentieth year of ministry, it looks forward to unveiling its vision for 2030, including a $1.6 million capital campaign. Living Oaks Church invites everyone to join in its mission, where the focus is always on Jesus and everyone is welcome.
Living Oaks Church is in an exciting season of ministry with high potential for growth and a sense of anticipation about the future. This is a great opportunity to be a part of Living Oaks and help lead them into their preferable future.STUDENT MINISTRY - Grades 6-12
D-Groups - Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30
Every Wednesday night students gather for a time of fun, fellowship, and Bible study. Both Middle School and High School meet together and then break up into age- and gender-specific discipleship groups where they talk about being disciples of Jesus in everyday life!
Sunday Mornings
Student Ministries (grades 6-12) meet once-a-month on Sunday mornings after worshipping in the adult worship service with their families! This is a time to dive into God’s Word at a student-specific level, often including illustrations, activities, and breakout groups.
Summer Camp
Every year the Students Ministries heads to Hume Lake for a week of camp. This has been a long standing tradition that has greatly impacted the lives of many who attend Living Oaks.
One-off Events
From time-to-time they Student Ministries offers a variety of events, which have included:
- Block Party - a summer kick off event that takes over the entire campus with music, games, and activities
- Worship Night - food trucks and live concert with worship team from Hume Lake
- Day Trips - beach days, hiking trips, etc.
- Turkey Table: potluck Thanksgiving meal with thankful poetry slam and turkey bowling
- Student and Family Pastor (open)
- Kids Ministries Coordinator (Riley Harris)
- Kids Ministries Director (Volunteer - Hilary Bennett)
- Infant/Toddlers
- PreK/K
- 1-3 Grades
- 4-5 Grades
- Shepherd and oversee students and Student Ministries programs including middle school and high school, ensuring unity and alignment with the mission, vision, and message of the church.
- Disciple and mentor middle school and high school students by providing strong relational connection and sound biblical counsel in the context of weekly discipleship groups.
- Teach and communicate God’s Word on a weekly basis providing accurate and engaging Bible teaching for students during midweek and weekend programs both on and off campus.
- Reach and engage students within the church and students from the community with outreach driven events and social media presence, evangelizing and discipling the next generation.
- Identify and equip key students for leadership opportunities both at church and at school, empowering them to serve in ministry teams, Christian clubs, and other church activities.
- Engage with kids and students alike keeping whole families connected and ministry programs integrated within the life of the church through regular communication and strategic planning.
- Partner with parents by offering resources and opportunities for them to actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual growth and personal discipleship of their kids and students.
- Recruit, train, and empower staff and volunteers to disciple kids and students providing vision and instruction, including a regular schedule of leadership meetings, appreciation, and development.Pastoral Duties
- Plan and facilitate events and activities including biyearly camps, monthly events, service projects, and grade promotions, creating a family-oriented environment for fun, fellowship, and connection.
- Oversee and manage facilities and budgets serving as a responsible steward of assigned resources, including curriculum, equipment, and program supplies for Family Ministries birth through high school.
- Shepherd and oversee kids and Kids Ministries programs including birth through fifth grade, ensuring unity and alignment with the mission, vision, and message of the church.
- Design and champion a Gospel-centered environment and discipleship-driven pathway that encourages children to flourish in their faith and constantly grow in their relationship with Jesus.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for classrooms, volunteers, and programs to ensure a safe environment for kids of all ages, including training, screening, safety, and systems.
- Coordinate and collaborate with Kids Ministries staff for operations of ministry, including scheduling weekly volunteers and maintaining effective systems for midweek and weekend programs.
- Identify and implement enriching educational opportunities for parents including Parent Workshops and engaging evangelistic opportunities for kids including Vacation Bible School.
- Participate in staff meetings, office hours, weekend services, and relevant events.
- Lead church gatherings and shape church culture as a member of the pastoral team.
- Teach in different venues including events and services in collaboration with the pastoral team.
- Shepherd the flock and meet the spiritual needs of the church alongside the pastoral team
- Fulfill other pastoral duties for the church as needed and directed by the Lead Pastor.
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KIDS MINISTRY - Birth through 5th grade
Curriculum: Their Kids Ministries has used Orange in the past but has recently selected Generations of Grace as their new curriculum. It’s Bible-based, Gospel-centered, and user-friendly for volunteers!
Staffing
Kids Programming
Kids Programming is offered on Sunday mornings during the adult worship service and is intended to be a safe and fun environment for kids of all ages to learn about Jesus! The classroom volunteers craft an incredible lesson plan including crafts and activities to illustrate the Bible story and, most importantly, how it leads to Jesus! The goal is to partner with parents, providing them with the resources they need to disciple their kids at home!
Living Oaks traditionally has four age groups for their Kids Ministries.
VBS - Vacation Bible School
Each year Living Oaks puts on an incredible VBS program for ages 4 through Grade 5. This exciting week is a dynamic outreach event for the church as kids can invite their unchurched friends to attend for free. Every year there is a theme for VBS and the church is transformed into a place of wonder resembling that theme. Kids learn the truth of God's Word while having a blast.
CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY
Creative and Relational Leader
The Student and Family Pastor will be responsible for the leadership of 6th to 12th Grade, directly focused on helping Students grow in their faith. This includes both a monthly Sunday morning gathering and a larger group Wednesday night program which includes a small group element. The right leader should creatively instill the Liveing Oaks vision to the student ministry environments.
Humble, Relational, Servant-Leadership
Living Oaks Church models humble servant leadership that is people-oriented first. The desire for the church and family ministry is to see a leader who is highly relational in his approach to ministry. This approach will serve the new leader well if he builds into and builds up the current group of volunteers leading the kids and student ministry.
Parent and Family Focus
The Student Ministry is in need of a leader who can minister to parents and families in meaningful ways that help carry out the church vision. The desire for Living Oaks Church is to see parents who are equipped and cared for and families who grow closer together.
Strategy and Collaboration
The new Student and Family Pastor will have a nice long on-ramp to assess both the kids and student ministries. There is no sense of panic, only hope for what can be in the future. Both ministries have a good foundation, service structure, curriculum, and scheduled events that will carry them through a transitional period. This new leader will have the opporunity to collaborate with the current team and re-imagine the ministry philosophy and methodology that best meets the needs of the Living Oaks community.
While there are a some quality devoted volunteers, the new leader will need to recruit and build teams and leaders to lead the ministry forward! . Living Oaks has a strong history of volunteerism. With fresh vision and developing relationships, this new leader will find loyal and committed volunteers for both ministries.
Gospel Centered
Everything that the Students and Kids Ministries do is focused on the radical nature of God's grace and the Gospel. This is evident in the teaching style and intentional discussion of Scripture in small groups.
POSITION PROFILE
Title: Student and Family Pastor Supervisor: Lead Pastor
Description: Living Oaks Church is seeking a Student and Family Pastor to lead, teach, disciple, and reach the next generation of kids, students, and families of our church and community. This individual will create and lead a Gospel-centered ministry that seeks to disciple the next generation providing engaging teaching, relational connection, leadership development, parental partnership, and community outreach. This position requires a godly and gifted individual who is ready to direct programs and develop teams in order to reach and engage kids, students, and families for Christ as a member of the pastoral team.
Purpose: To create and lead a disciple-making and family-oriented ministry that teaches kids the Bible, engages students with the Gospel, and equips volunteers, parents, and families with the resources they need to reach the next generation, cultivating a multi-generational family that’s fully alive in Christ.
Qualifications: In addition to featuring a strong calling to pastoral ministry, agreeing with our statement of faith, and meeting the biblical qualifications for spiritual leadership outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–8 and Titus 1:5–9, this position requires the requisite education and experience for the role, including a minimum of thirty units in Christian education and three years of employment in full-time ministry.
Responsibilities:
Student Ministries (50%)
Family Ministries (20%)
Kids Ministries (20%)
Pastoral Duties (10%)
Supervision: This position is directly accountable to the Lead Pastor, including ongoing consultation, supervision, communication, instruction, and review.
Terms of Employment: Full-Time Salary Employee
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