Associate Pastor

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 350

Meet White Pine Church

White Pine Community Church, located in North Yarmouth, Maine, is a contemporary, non-denominational church committed to helping people find and follow Jesus. Founded in 2001 by a group of couples seeking to create a seeker-sensitive church in the Portland area, White Pine has grown into a vibrant community of over 300 attendees each week. The church offers Sunday services at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM, both in-person and online, providing a welcoming environment for individuals at all stages of their spiritual journey. White Pine emphasizes the importance of small groups for building relationships and deepening faith. The church also offers various ministries, including programs for children, youth, women, and men, as well as opportunities for volunteering and community service. White Pine’s approach is characterized by contemporary worship music and a focus on applying biblical teachings to everyday life, making it an accessible and inclusive place for all who seek to explore and grow in their faith.

About the Associate Pastor

We are seeking an Associate Pastor who wants to be mentored in preaching and leadership with the goal of transitioning to a lead pastor role in 3-5 years. The ideal candidate will be a New England native or someone who, with their spouse and family, has a “missionary mindset”, embracing the adventure of assimilating into Maine culture and making a long-term investment in the church and community. 

This pastor will be a deeply relational team player who builds one-on-one relationships, leads with vision, and engages in meaningful outreach. With a major stewardship campaign on the horizon, we need someone whom the congregation will trust to  help carry the vision of the church into the future. They must be Jesus-centered with convictions shaped by all of Scripture rather than a theological tribe, and they must   not be driven by politics. A commitment to planting roots and growing a family here is critical, as we hope this leader will walk with us through many seasons to come.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Associate Pastor:

Qualifications:

• Contagious spiritual life.
•  If married, full support of ministry by spouse.
• Commitment to long-term ministry.
• Strong communicator of God’s Word.
•  Genuine love for students and young families.
•  Wholehearted commitment to White Pine’s mission, vision, values, and statement of faith.
•  Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Bible/ministry (or equivalent ministry experience).
•  Proven giftedness in recruiting, motivating, and managing volunteers.
•  Spiritual gifts of leadership and teaching.
•  Familiarity with and appreciation of New England culture.
•  Above reproach in all areas of life.

Expectations:

•  Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer ministry leaders.
•  Work with the part-time children’s director and the volunteer youth director in developing and promoting a discipleship pathway for children and students through high school graduation.
•  Provide general pastoral service to the church family as requested by the pastor.
•  Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Join a multi-generational preaching team under the direction and mentorship of the pastor.
• Read and abide by White Pine’s personnel manual.

What it’s like to live in North Yarmouth, ME

The northeast of the Portland region is an ideal place to raise a family. It consists of a cluster of small towns with outstanding schools, excellent healthcare, and a strong sense of community pride. A home purchase in this area is a sound investment, and the natural beauty of southern Maine provides an idyllic setting for family recreation.

North Yarmouth (pop. 3,500) is situated just 15 miles north of Portland and shares MSAD 51, recognized as the best school district in Maine, with neighboring Cumberland (pop. 8,500). The area is rich in outdoor recreational opportunities, with over 71 miles of well-maintained walking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobile trails, as well as river access for kayaking and canoeing.