Associate Pastor

Columbia Bible Church, in Kennewick, WA, is seeking an associate pastor.

www.columbiabible.com

Associate Pastor Role Description Columbia Bible Church is seeking an associate pastor who will serve alongside the lead pastor in teaching the Word of God, shepherding the church, and equipping believers for ministry. This is intended as a full-time position; however, we are open to a part-time arrangement if the right situation presents itself.

Pastoral Responsibilities
The associate pastor will report to the lead pastor as they serve together as undershepherds of the church. He is expected to model godliness, a love for God, His Word, and His Church. He is expected to lovingly pray for his church family. Below are some ideas for potential ministry opportunities at Columbia Bible Church…
1. Leading and teaching youth Bible studies, and reaching out to unchurched youth in our community. 2. Teaching Bible classes, and filling the pulpit on occasion. 3. Leading discipleship classes for new believers. 4. If gifted musically, providing pastoral leadership of the music ministry, and leading our church in true worship. Responsibilities may be modified as the church grows, and as needs change. As this is expected to be a full-time position (40 hrs/week), an office will be provided at the
church building. Off-sight work is permitted depending on the ministries and duties involved. The associate pastor will be expected to meet with the lead pastor at least once a week for prayer, strategy, and ministry feedback. In the right situation, we may
be open to a part-time arrangement while doing seminary online course work.

Essential Qualifications
 Must meet the qualifications of an “overseer” found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; and 1 Peter 5:1-5.
 Accept the Columbia Bible Church statement of faith and constitution.
 If married, his wife must be fully supportive of him and of this ministry.
 If he has children, he must be fully invested in bringing them up “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
 Growing in significant Biblical and theological knowledge.
 Demonstrated experience in ministering to people in Gospel ministry.
 A love for others, and desire for them to know the Lord.

Desirable Qualifications
 A desire to disciple youth.
 A heart for seeing people grow in Christian maturity through discipleship, biblical counseling, and mentoring.  Achieved at least a bachelors degree.
 A desire to grow under the leadership/mentorship of the lead pastor.
 Capable to fill the pulpit on occasion.

Compensation
 Salary range of $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience.
 Paid time off, and opportunities for growth and development.

Application
Questions? Please contact jonathan.columbiabible@gmail.com.

To apply, please submit the following information to the above email address:
 A personal testimony of your faith in Jesus Christ. Please include an explanation of how one can have eternal life according to the Bible.

 A resume, including:  Contact information,  Work and ministry activities, with dates,  Schools attended and degrees attained,  Noteworthy professional and academic achievements.

 A statement indicating (1) that you have read our church’s statement of faith (found at www.columbiabible.com/our-beliefs), and (2) any questions or potential issues you have with it.

 Links to at least one sermon video. For those not currently in a pastoral role, practice sermons from a preaching class (or equivalent) or video from teaching
the Bible in any capacity if possible.

 Contact information for at least one professional reference (someone who can speak to your character and performance on the job or in the classroom), at least one church/ministry related reference (someone who can speak to your character and performance in ministry) and two personal references (someone who can speak to your character in life and family).
 Note that prior to a final interview, we will require both a credit check and a law enforcement background check.


About Columbia Bible Church
Columbia Bible Church aspires to love and obey God by teaching the Word faithfully, loving others, equipping the body of Christ, and making disciples in the Tri-Cities and
around the world. We began as a small group meeting in homes in March of 1977, with the desire to start a Bible-teaching church in the Tri-Cities. God has graciously provided for Columbia Bible Church in the years since, with Pastor Bruce Einspahr faithfully serving as pastor from 1977-2016, and Pastor Jonathan Smith currently serving as the pastor since 2016. God has brought church members who have faithfully used their gifts for the building up of the body, reaching out to our community, and supporting world missions! God has also blessed our church financially, providing enough to do what His plans required and stay debt free. His grace abounds! We are a small church in Kennewick, Washington (southeast part of the state). The area, often referred to as the Tri-Cities, has the feel of a large suburb surrounded by agriculture. There are abundant opportunities for outdoor activities both in the Tri- Cities and within a few hours drive to mountains in all directions! The Tri-Cities has been experiencing steady growth as science, engineering, and agricultural industries continue to grow, and it is known to be a great place to raise a family. With the influx of young families and professionals into the area, there is a significant need for outreach, evangelism, and discipleship. There are also opportunities for evangelism
and discipleship among the sizeable Spanish-speaking population in our area. Over the years, our church’s membership has had periods of growth and decline. As
our area has grown in the past couple of years, so has our church! There are increasing opportunities for teaching, discipling, counseling, and pastoral care as there have been new believers joining our congregation with the desire to grow in their faith! Our children’s classes have also been growing, so there is a huge need to build into
the lives of young people! In addition, our church is blessed to have an older generation who love the Lord, and desire to serve and invest in others.