Associate Pastor - Cincinnati, Ohio

Calvary Associate Pastor

Position Type: Full Time (40-50 hours/week)

Location: Calvary Alliance Church

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Position Overview

Calvary Alliance Church exists to see a life-giving, transformed church of disciples who courageously raise up the next generation and ignite East Cincinnati with gospel impact.

The Associate Pastor will serve as a key ministry leader on Calvary’s staff team, providing leadership and support in three primary areas: Worship, Students, and Connections. Working closely with the Lead Pastor and key volunteers, this role will help shape the spiritual life and ministry rhythm of the church, cultivating a culture of worship, community, and discipleship across generations.

This position is ideal for a relational, Spirit-led pastor who loves the local church, thrives in team settings, and desires to see people encounter Jesus and live transformed lives.

Key Responsibilities

Worship Leadership

• Plan and lead engaging, Christ-centered worship gatherings that help people experience the presence of God.
• Build, mentor, and equip worship and tech teams both musically and spiritually.
• Identify and develop new worship team members, fostering a culture of humility, creativity, and collaboration.
• Oversee creative elements and technology (ProPresenter, livestream, Planning Center) to enhance engagement and excellence.
• Partner with the Lead Pastor in planning cohesive, gospel-centered services that reflect Calvary’s mission and values.
• Participate in and occasionally lead worship for additional church gatherings such as Calvary’s Place (biweekly outreach), First Wednesdays, and special services.

Student Ministry Support

• Join what God is already doing through Calvary’s student ministry, serving alongside our current Student Ministry Leader to strengthen, support, and expand the work already in motion.
• Provide pastoral presence and partnership, helping shape vision and direction while empowering students to grow as disciples who love and follow Jesus.
• Encourage and equip our Student Ministry Leader and volunteer team through mentorship, prayer, and collaboration.
• Be a visible and relational presence at student gatherings, retreats, and events to come alongside, invest, and multiply impact.
• Bring creativity, energy, and heart to help students find their place in God’s story and in the mission of Calvary.

Connections and Community Life

• Oversee Calvary’s connections pathway, helping guests and attendees take meaningful next steps toward belonging and discipleship.
• Lead and come alongside volunteer serve teams to create a warm, welcoming environment on Sundays and at church events.
• Collaborate with staff and ministry leaders to strengthen hospitality, follow-up, and assimilation.
• Support and help facilitate groups and other opportunities that foster community and spiritual growth.
• Encourage a leadership pipeline by identifying and mentoring potential lay leaders; empower them to own specific hospitality/assimilation initiatives.

Qualifications

• A deep love for Jesus and the local church.
• A growing relationship with Christ marked by prayer, humility, and obedience.
• A heart for worship and a desire to shepherd others into God’s presence.
• Relational and approachable, with the ability to connect across generations.
• Experience in worship leadership and/or student ministry.
• Skilled vocally and/or instrumentally, with the ability to lead a band effectively.
• A team player who contributes to a local church team.