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Associate Pastor

Department:	Associate Pastor
Office:	Metropolitan

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Church Profile

Lakeview Community Church, part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, has sought to reflect God�s heavenly Kingdom in the Putnam County, NY area for the past 23 years. Located about an hour north of NYC, we are a welcoming, multi-cultural/ generational church that over 250 people call home, many of whom are young families.

The mission of LCC is to make the invisible Christ visible� in Putnam County and around

the world.

We strive to do that by helping people make relational connections�

to God,
to an authentic church community,
and to the world around us, making Jesus� presence visible through words and actions, both locally and globally.

Position Description

The Associate Pastor will use his unique giftings, experiences, and passions, in partnership with our Lead Pastor, to equip and empower our church body to make a multiplied Kingdom impact.

Qualifications

Clear call to ministry & passion for the greater Putnam region
Education: Masters of Divinity (or nearing completion)
Experience: At least three years of pastoral ministry experience.
Licensing/ Ordination: With the C&MA (or sustaining accreditation)

Primary Responsibilities

Pastoral Ministry

- Preach at a regular interval as a part of the preaching team.
- Collaborate with Lead Pastor to provide compassionate pastoral care to individuals as needed.

Life Groups/ Disciple Making

- Lead Life Group ministry.
- Lead local community outreach strategy.
- Collaborate with ministries to create appropriate discipleship pathways for different stages of spiritual maturity.
- Track discipleship effectiveness and implement improvements with staff team.

Leadership & Ministry Development

- Resource ministry leaders, providing practical tools, guidance and encouragement.
- Identify and develop leaders.

Skills and Strengths

Character & Integrity

Your life models a mature love for God, demonstrating integrity, humility, empathy, and authenticity, aligned with the qualities described in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

Biblical Conviction

You are committed to communicating scripture in a clear, engaging, exegetically sound manner. You align with the doctrinal convictions of LCC and the C&MA.

Team-Building & Leadership Development

You are skilled at identifying, developing and encouraging new leaders. You naturally invest in others, building effective teams and creating environments where people can thrive in life and ministry.

Relational Focus & Communication

You comfortably model clear communication and healthy conflict resolution along with an approachable, compassionate demeanor in pastoral care settings.

Adaptability & Flexibility

You have a willingness to adapt to new opportunities and ministry needs, being flexible and responsive to effectively serve and lead in a changing environment.

Compensation

A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with qualifications and experience, will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter highlighting their pastoral experience, personal ministry philosophy, and alignment with LCC�s vision and culture.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.

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