associate pastor of community life

Church: Blue Ocean Church Ann Arbor

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Website: a2blue.org

Denomination: TFAM (The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries)

Description: We are a thriving, LGBTQ-affirming, nondenominational church that was planted over a decade ago in Ann Arbor, MI. Weekly attendance is about 150, including approximately 40 kids between preschool and fifth grade. We share a building with an Episcopal Church and a Reform Jewish Synagogue and have an additional 30-55 computers that join us live on Sunday mornings via Zoom; we’ve integrated the online and in-person congregations and host an annual “Zoomie weekend” where online congregants meet in Ann Arbor to worship with the local church. We are excited to find an associate pastor who can help tend the life of this growing community.

Associate Pastor of Community Life

• preach every 4-6 weeks
• input on big picture sermon series and spirituality shaping
• oversee newcomer welcome system—including tracking, meeting with, and tending new attendees
• help with planning and administration of church wide events
• oversee youth group (recruit, train, tend teachers; event planning; curriculum, pastoral care)
• teach or oversee two 3-6 week classes per year
• pastoral care
• weddings and funerals, when needed
• hospital visits, when needed
• attend staff meetings
• attend and help administrate Sunday services (including managing the setup team)
• assist with baptisms (planning, certificates, etc.)
• some volunteer coordination work
• liaison with online-only congregants
• some administrative work
• serve as backup when lead pastor is out

Pay

$52,000-$54,600 annual (housing allowance available)

Benefits Stipends

The church adds 12% of your base salary to your paycheck to help offset insurance needs.

Paid Time Off

The position includes 22 days of paid time off.