Associate Pastor of Community Life - Blue Ocean Church

Job Description: 

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.

Job Responsibilities:
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.

How to Apply:

If interested, please email your resumé to Rev. Emily Swan: emily@a2blue.org.