Oakdale Evangelical Free Church
Meriden, Iowa USA
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
CHURCH AND COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT
Oakdale Evangelical Free Church, founded in 1892, is located in rural Meriden in Northwest Iowa, drawing from multiple communities and school districts. Our mission is to know God and make Him known.
Oakdale is an elder-led, multi-generational congregation with many young families and an active senior ministry. Our blended form of worship, expository preaching, our emphasis on discipleship through local outreach, international missions, prayer, and fellowship describe body life. Along with Sunday worship and Sunday School, we enjoy Wednesday night meals together followed by Bible studies for all ages. There are other opportunities to minister and fellowship in our Men’s, Women’s, Senior’s, and Children’s ministries.
The communities Oakdale serves are agriculturally based with some manufacturing and other small businesses. We enjoy small-town life where family and community are highly valued. There are many opportunities for outdoor recreation including public parks, lakes, rivers, hunting and fishing.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:
The Associate Pastor is responsible to the Senior Pastor and Elders for overseeing, providing direction to, and participating in the ministries of the church as a whole, as well as the executive functions of the church staff. Additionally, he oversees, encourages, and equips the deacons to lead their respective ministry areas.
THE OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Associate Pastor is to enable the ministry of the Church at Oakdale to thrive and grow through the careful shepherding of a faithful and effective equipper and manager of ministry for the glory of God.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
1. A resilient believer whose life reflects elder characteristics (I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).
2. A clear calling to ministry. If married, has a supportive wife with a shared commitment to the
ministry lifestyle.
3. Wholehearted affirmation of the EFCA Statement of Faith and Oakdale’s Mission & Vision
Statements and Governing Documents.
4. Spiritual gifting and/or skills that include administration, teaching, discernment, and service.
5. Verifiable experience and effectiveness in ministry and a heart for the local church and an
understanding of rural ministry.
6. Genuine love for people of all ages and from all backgrounds and the ability to relate to them
effectively.
7. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
8. Proficiency in technology and communications through various forms of media.
9. A degree in Christian Ministry, Bible, Theology, or a related field is preferred; however, experience
and giftedness will be carefully considered.
10. Willingness to be licensed/ordained by the EFCA if not already.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee Deacons and their ministry areas
2. Oversee adult ministries (Sunday School, Wednesday nights, etc.)
3. Manage church staff and processes.
4. Depending on gifting, preach, teach, and counsel youth and adults as needed.
5. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Elders
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
1. Associate Pastor reports to the Senior Pastor
2. Associate Pastor works closely with the Deacons and the ministry leaders at Oakdale.
Send your resume to Carlos at [email protected]