Associate Pastor of Teaching and Young Adults

Bridges is seeking a full-time Associate Teaching Pastor who will provide spiritual leadership in three key areas: teaching, young adult ministry, and compassion/outreach. This leader will preach approximately 25% of the time, working closely with the Lead Pastor to shape the church’s teaching ministry. In addition, he will provide vision and oversight for the young adult ministry (20s–30s) and champion the church’s local compassion efforts. This is a strategic leadership role on the pastoral team that includes participation in elder-level decision-making and shepherding responsibilities throughout the life of the church.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching Ministry

• Preach Gospel-centered sermons approximately 25% of Sundays, with support and coaching from the Lead Pastor
• Collaborate in planning sermon series and shaping the teaching calendar
• Contribute to the development of small group curriculum, especially for the church-wide focus
• Participate in creating supplemental sermon resources, including video content and discussion guides

Young Adult Ministry

• Lead and grow a vibrant young adult ministry focused on community, spiritual formation, and service
• Disciple and develop leaders within the young adult group
• Organize regular gatherings, service projects, and retreats
• Create and teach content as needed, ensuring theological depth and cultural relevance
• Actively connect with young adults and foster a welcoming, inclusive culture

Compassion Ministry

• Serve as the point leader for compassion and outreach initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with key nonprofit and ministry partners
• Recruit and lead volunteers, coordinating events and service opportunities
• Oversee benevolence funds and compassion-related communication to the congregation
• Provide leadership development for volunteers engaged in compassion ministry

General Pastoral Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic decision-making as part of the church’s executive team
• Offer pastoral care, counseling, and support as needed
• Assist in all-church events and initiatives, including assimilation and spiritual formation efforts
• Attend weekly staff and monthly elder meetings
• Manage a ministry-specific budget with transparency and stewardship