Associate Pastor of Intercultural Ministry

Part-time: 10-15 hours a week outside of Sunday worship

 

Compensation: $200 a week housing allowance

 

Supervision: Reports to Lead Pastor

 

Vacation: Two paid weeks (including 2 Sundays) per year

 

Start date: TBD

 

Qualifications: Must be bilingual in Spanish and English; Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry related field preferred but not required; Ordained, licensed, or willing to enter into the ordination track for the COTN

 

Duties:

 

 

 

• • • • Serve as a pastor to the people through prayer, pastoral care, and spiritual guidance

 

 

 

• • • • Actively develop and lead initiatives to foster a welcoming and inclusive church environment for people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

 

 

 

• • • • Work closely with the Lead Pastor to bridge cultural gaps within the congregation and surrounding neighborhood

 

 

 

• • • • Help with the development of culturally appropriate worship experiences, events and programs.

 

 

 

• • • • Build relationships with community leaders and organizations serving Cardinal Valley

 

 

 

• • • • Partner with other church staff and ministries to integrate intercultural perspectives into existing programs and initiatives.

 

 

 

• • • • Provide interpretation for church services and events

 

 

 

• • • • Participate in church events (Trunk-or-Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, Adopt-A-Park, Faith Feeds, Nathaniel Mission After School Program, etc.)

 

 

 

• • • • Attend regular meetings with the pastor

 

 

 

• • • • Help cast vision and dream new ways to reach the community of Cardinal Valley.

 

 

 

• • • • Provide leadership for discipleship ministries through one-on-one mentoring and/or leading a small group for Spanish speaking neighbors

 

 

 

Personal Responsibilities:

 

 

 

• • • • To maintain an active relationship with Christ through personal Bible study, prayer, and attendance in worship

 

 

 

• • • • To work closely with the lead pastor and church staff

 

 

 

• • • • To support the ministries of the local church

 

 

 

• • • • To inform the pastor of any problems that would affect their ministry (personal or interpersonal)

 

 

 

• • • • To maintain a healthy work/life balance.

 

 

 

• • • • To practice Sabbath by taking an intentional day off each week, taking vacation time away from the church, and taking a Sabbatical every 5-7 years.

 

 

 

• • • • To commit to being a lifelong learner

 

 

 

• • • • To commit to living a life that bears public witness to the grace of God that calls us to a holy life and to be in harmony with the doctrines, polity, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene