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The Bridge Community Church posted this Associate Pastor opening in Des Plaines, IL. The posting describes a full time role.
Verified open on the church's site .
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median pay of $61,820 a year for clergy in Illinois (May 2025, all industries). This is an occupation benchmark; the church's offer is listed separately. Salary guide BLS source
About this role
This is a full-time ministry position at The Bridge Community Church.
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The Bridge is seeking an Associate Pastor to serve alongside our Campus Pastors, strengthening our church’s vision and expanding our reach. This leader will partner in shepherding our community, helping amplify our mission across ministries, and enabling deeper impact throughout their campus and beyond. They’ll support ministries at the campus, care deeply for people, and become a trusted spiritual and operational right-hand to help lead us into the future.
The ideal Associate Pastor will thrive in a multi-faceted role - leading small groups, supporting staff initiatives, and building the campus. Ministry here calls for grace, dynamism, and a desire to multiply leaders. Whether coaching volunteer teams, providing pastoral care, or facilitating community outreach, this person brings excellence, authenticity, and a teachable spirit to every task.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Relational leader
- Coach & mentor heart
- High relational intelligence
- Initiative‑taker
- Adaptive multitasker
- Mission‑driven
- Collaborative communicator
QUALIFICATIONS
- Thriving, healthy relationship with Jesus
- Proven ability to build and lead teams
- Humble, teachable, and self‑motivated
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in pastoral care and discipleship
- Demonstrated excellence in ministry execution
- Leads through conflict in a way that honors people
The church’s own words, from thebridge.church, read .
About The Bridge Community Church
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