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Associate Pastor of Congregational Life – a multigenerational ministry opportunity!

CHURCH INTRO:

Lake Avenue Church (LAC) is located in the thriving city of Pasadena, California and has a more than 128-year history of ministering to diverse populations, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the greater L.A. area and world. For many years it has done this, in part, by engaging in partnerships with Fuller Theological Seminary, Azusa Pacific University and Biola University, along with various community organizations (ex., Door of Hope, Obria Medical Clinics, Hoving Home). It has a formal membership of 2500 congregants with English and Spanish speaking services, multiple adult fellowships and family ministries for children and adolescents, up through high school in age. Its core values are to become a community which is guided by God’s word, seeking to be a reflection of His family in a diverse church, and calling people to Jesus while pursuing ministries of reconciliation.

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The APCL will function as a shepherd to foster the growth of spiritual health within the congregation, across generations. They will oversee the organization of a variety of ministries through team building, mentoring, preaching, and teaching. They will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the senior pastor and associate pastors to carry out the Lord’s vision for this church.Top Benefits:

• This ministry opportunity is full time with benefits (medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, 403b, conference/study time off, paid vacation time off, paid sick leave, etc.). The salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000/year.

As the APCL, you will be privileged to:

• Work within a church that places a high priority on the discipleship of youth, families, and adults of all ages.
• Serve at a large, diverse church with a historically strong commitment to preaching, studying, and following the Bible.
• Live and minister within a thriving suburb of Los Angeles.
• Join the vision and legacy of local and global missions.

LOCATION DETAILS:

Lake Avenue Church is located in the heart of the City of Pasadena, 11 miles from downtown Los Angeles, with a Metro rail stop just yards away from her doors. Pasadena is a mecca for tourists as it plays host to the world on New Years Day due to the famed Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game. The city is a one-to-two-hour drive from beach and mountain resorts and boasts multiple entertainment offerings through world class restaurants and prestigious museums such as the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and the Norton Simon Museum. It has its own public school system but also boasts a number of private educational institutions within city limits. It is also home to Pasadena City College, top ranked amongst junior colleges in the U.S., and within walking distance of Fuller Theological Seminary.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you feel led to apply for the position of APCL Pastor, at Lake Aveny Church, we are asking all interested candidates to send a cover letter and resume to the following email address: . Letter and resume must be submitted by June 30, 2023.

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Nursery Caregiver

Lake Avenue Church is currently seeking part-time Nursery Caregivers in our Early Childhood Ministries. This is a ministry position providingcare andleadership for the nursery program during worship services and special events. At this time,our caregiver team workson an as needed basis,predominantly on the weekends, with some hours during weekdays, some holidays and special ministry events.

Individuals best suited for this position will possess the following qualifications:

• A deep love for early childhood aged children and a heart for working in our nurseries.
• Exemplary life of wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ.
• Ability to create and maintain a safe environment for children.
• Ability to promote harmonious working relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Knowledge of and experience in early childhood development (birth-5 years) is a plus.
• Responsibilities include,but are not limited to, playing with children, praying with them, facilitating snack time, and general interaction with toddlers and parents
• Agree to uphold the LAC Statement of Faith.

This position is part-time, non-exempt, and does not include benefits. Pay: $16.11-16.25 per hour.

Qualified applicants may submit a resumeandcompleted LAC application to Amy Cruse by email , or by fax to 626-817-4661. Those meeting our selection criteria will be contacted for interviews.

Counseling Center Coordinator

Lake Avenue Church seeks to add a compassionate, organized, self-motivated and fun person to our Counseling Center team. We're looking for someone who loves Jesus, has a heart for providing compassionate counseling, and an ability to mentor others. We're looking for an individual who can lead well, serve well, and committo the mission and values of the Lake Ave Counseling Center.

Individuals best suited for this position will possess the following characteristics:

• Committed to growing in Christlikeness with spiritual gifts ofleadership and shepherding.
• Ability to equip and empower others to do the work of ministry and a passion for helping lead people into a life of discipleship and growth in Christ.
• Experience working with and leading people from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong character with good judgment; exceptional interpersonal relational skills; ability to work independently and alongside the staff team.
• The spiritual gift-mix of discernment, exhortation, mercy and leadership.
• Have a heart for ministry and agreement with Lake Avenue Church Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the administrative tasks and projects for counseling team members
• Manage the LAC Counseling software and accounts (Website, Google Sheets)
• Set up regular meetings, as needed, with supervisor and counseling team members
• Collaborate with different ministries at LAC to build awareness of the counseling services available in the community
• Advertise, assist in interviewing and training MFT trainee/interns as well as counseling team members
• Maintain inventory of office supplies, snacks and water
• Maintenance of counseling session rooms and office
• Communicate regularly with counseling center team on updates, office news, events, or any other reminders

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides therequired knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typicalexample of this would be:

• Undergraduate degree in psychology or another related field
• Experience with advertising community events and coordinating administrative tasks and projects

This position is full-time (30 hours per week); located in the Lake Ave Counseling Center within the Administration & Finance Department of Lake Avenue Church; and reports to the Director of Counseling Ministries. This position is classified as non-exempt, includes benefits, and includes some evening and weekend hours. The pay range for this position is: $20.00-$25.00 per hour.

Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to Tsega Worku, Director of Counseling Ministries, by email at , by fax to 626-817-4988, or in person with the Lake Avenue Church receptionist. Lake Avenue Church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 am-5 pm. No phone calls please. Those meeting our selection criteria will be contacted for interviews.

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