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Associate Pastor

Northeast Christian Church

https://northeastchristian.org

About the Organization

Organization Description

Northeast Christian Church has an average weekly attendance of 550. Located in Grand Junction, the most populous city in western Colorado, the population of Grand Junction is 60,000, while the metropolitan area (Grand Junction, Clifton, Palisade, Orchard Mesa, Fruita) population is 150,000. The Colorado River converges with the Gunnison River in the middle of town. I-70 runs along the north part of town. The Grand Valley is a fruit-growing region. The Colorado National Monument, a unique series of canyons and mesas, overlooks the city on the west, with the Book Cliffs, a prominent series of cliffs that define the northern side of the Grand Valley, and the Grand Mesa, the world's largest flattop mountain over 10,000' altitude to the east. The Grand Junction area has become a major mountain biking destination with abundant single-track trails. Our church family strives to establish and nurture lasting relationships with the local community and welcome and serve those passing through. The mission of Northeast Christian is to find and follow Jesus Christ. We are passionate about getting involved with the community through service and activities while living a life of personal holiness in a way that pleases God. We are prayerfully seeking an Associate Pastor of Adult Ministry to join our staff team of 5 (F/T senior minister, P/T children’s minister, F/T student minister, F/T office manager, P/T creative arts director) and leadership of 6 elders.
  • Organization Name
    Northeast Christian Church
  • Organization Location
    Grand Junction, CO, United States of America
  • Number of Employees
    5
  • Average Weekly Church Attendance
    550

About the Position

Position Description

The Associate Pastor assists the Senior Pastor and other team members in providing spiritual leadership, guidance, and support to the church family. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include teaching regularly and preaching on occasion, both in weekly services and in other settings such as Bible studies, small groups, and retreats; providing pastoral care to members of the congregation; officiating weddings and funerals; visiting the sick and shut-in, and supporting families in times of crisis; overseeing the church's Serve Teams and Small Group leaders; leading and mentoring staff members and volunteers as needed; participating in outreach and evangelism efforts to reach those who are not yet part of the church community; collaborating with other leaders in the church to plan and coordinate special events and programs. Preferred Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or a related field and 2+ years of experience leading in a medium-sized local church of 600+. Must be committed to personal spiritual growth, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, lead and train volunteers, and have strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Position Name
    Associate Pastor
  • Position Location
    Grand Junction, CO, United States of America
  • Position Start Date
    2025-01-21 00:00:00

Position Ministry Type

  • Associate Ministry

Position Employment Type

  • Full-time

Applicant Next Steps

Apply now and send resume to: [email protected]

Associate Pastor

Seth Thomas Senior Pastor
(970) 243-6672 [email protected] 2751 Patterson RD Grand Junction, CO, United States of America