🟥 LEVEL 5 – ASSISTANT PASTOR

• Completed Level 4 – Junior Pastor 2
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and leaders across a Community
• Endorsed by an Associate Pastor or Congregational Pastor
• Oversees at least one Department and multiple Junior Pastors 1
• Able to serve 8–10 hours per week
• Regular user of Planning Center and email for system coordination

• Directing one of the RLCC systems (REACH, CORE, or LEAD)
• Mentoring and coaching multiple Junior Pastors 1
• Leading inter-team strategies and projects
• Partnering with the Associate Pastor to align ministries
• Developing future leaders for pastoral roles

• Strategic and spiritual reflection
• System-wide problem-solving
• Planning and evaluation
• Prayer and pastoral accountability

1. Soul Care for Shepherds – Create and follow a sustainable rhythm of rest, Word, and retreat.
2. Vision Alignment Prayer Journal – Pray through the needs and alignment of your department.
3. Pastoral Mentoring Reflection (2 stages) – Reflect on your impact in mentoring Junior Pastors.
4. Team Sabbath Practice – Lead your department into a rhythm of rest and spiritual renewal.

1. Strategic Vision Presentation (3 stages) – Cast compelling departmental vision to a large group.
2. Equipping Series Talk (2 stages) – Teach a multi-session training for your department.
3. Leading in Crisis – Reflect on and model calm, truth-based leadership during challenges.
4. Multi-Team Communication Strategy – Design an internal communication flow across teams.
5. Mentoring Through Preaching – Deliver a message that challenges and empowers leaders.

1. Department Strategic Plan (3 stages) – Create a 6-month ministry plan with team input and alignment.
2. Mentorship Pipeline Map – Outline how you are developing Junior Pastors for future levels.
3. Coaching Junior Pastors (2 stages) – Observe, coach, and follow up with team leaders.
4. System Integration Assessment – Evaluate how your department supports overall church systems.
5. Cross-Team Project Coordination – Lead a project that involves multiple departments working together.

• Direct Ministry Departments – Set direction, clarify goals, and shepherd your leaders
• Equip Junior Pastors – Coach and develop mid-level leaders
• Plan Strategic Initiatives – Collaborate with peers and the Associate Pastor
• Assess Department Health – Monitor spiritual vitality and team functionality
• Resource the Team – Provide tools, encouragement, and necessary structure
• Teach and Model – Preach and demonstrate Christlike leadership and vision

• Weekly TAG with other Assistant Pastors and an Associate Pastor
• Active participation in Saturday Pastoral Staff Meetings
• Lead or support ministry during Sunday Worship Gatherings
• Consistent use of Planning Center and email to track people, teams, and events
• Receive regular coaching and evaluation from Associate or Congregational Pastors

1. Practice Personal Soul Care – Lead from overflow, not burnout
2. Pursue Life-Giving Relationships – Cultivate trust and pastoral connections
3. Preach the Word in Season – Communicate truth and vision with clarity
4. Produce Disciples & Leaders – Multiply Junior Pastors and help them grow others
5. Provide Spiritual & Organizational Leadership – Align systems with RLCC’s mission through pastoral oversight