2nd Street Community Church, Newberg, OR
Job Description
The associate pastor is a part-time position of 20-25 hours per week, working under the supervision of lead pastor Bruce Steffensen in a mentoring relationship, with ultimate responsibility to the church’s elders. The church envisions this position growing and transitioning into the full-time lead pastor position when ready.
The associate pastor position will be asked to commit to a 12-month term, with a check-in at six months to assess mutual fit and progress. Following this review, the pastor may either continue in the role or conclude the appointment. After the full 12 months, there may be an opportunity to renew for another year, depending on fit, evaluations, and approval.
To apply, send a cover letter to office@2ndstreet.org that includes the following:
● An introduction to who you are
● An overview of your spiritual journey
● Your reasons for wanting to go into or continue in ministry
● What interests you about this position
Or if you want to learn more, just send us an email!
Duties:
● Shared pastoral duties, including preaching, visitation, shepherding, and administration
● Function as part of the staff and elder team at 2nd Street, meeting with them on a regular basis
● Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
● Belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ
● Familiarity with and respect for Friends (Quaker) beliefs and practices
● Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Bible or ministry-related field
● Interest in being a shepherd of a body of believers, preaching, and growing the church
● Commitment to prayer, community involvement, and missions work
● Both women and men are encouraged to apply
Benefits:
● Salary commensurate with experience
● Limited expense account for work
About 2nd Street Community Church and Our Situation
Who We Are
2nd Street Community Church is a small congregation of about 40 people in Newberg, Oregon. Though we are small in number, we carry deep roots in our community and broad influence through relationships, history, and service. Our church family is rich in wisdom, experience, and a desire to make a lasting difference for God’s Kingdom.
Where We Are
Our church is entering a season of transition. Our longtime pastor plans to retire in the next couple of years, and we are seeking to prepare for the future. We want to invest in someone who can grow into the role of our next pastor.
The Opportunity
We are stepping out in faith with a one-year experiment. We want to hire someone part-time who:
● Shares our heart and values.
● Is open to being mentored, making mistakes, and learning from them.
● Desires to grow into pastoral leadership.
● Can gradually step into greater responsibility as our current pastor transitions out.
We welcome applicants who are new to pastoral ministry as well as those with significant ministry experience. We are looking for someone who is teachable, relational, and willing to journey with us into the future.
What We’re Offering
● Part-time employment with the possibility of increasing hours over time.
● Mentorship and guidance from our current pastor and church leadership.
● A supportive, relational congregation eager to invest in your growth.
● One-year commitment of resources from our church, with openness to extend if the experiment bears fruit.
What We’re Looking For
● A follower of Jesus with a heart for God’s people.
● Someone willing to learn, grow, and serve in a small church setting.
● A person who values relationships, authenticity, and community.
● Someone with the potential to serve as our future pastor.