Job Title: Ministry Partner
Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Part-Time (approximately 25 hours per week, including Sundays)
Works With: The Pastor of Global & Local Outreach and Hospitality; the Pastor of Women and Groups; and the Pastor of Families and Young Adults.
Position Summary:
Cedar Mill Bible Church is rooted in Christ. We’re committed to becoming like Jesus and making Him known. We’re a growing church with deep roots, where multiple generations worship and serve together with real unity.
The Ministry Partner comes alongside three pastors to help push their ministries forward. This highly relational and organized individual provides administrative and logistical support across global and local outreach, hospitality, women’s ministry, groups, family ministry, and young adults—catching the details for events and meetings, helping each pastor stay organized and on top of ministry plans, and providing hands-on help at events as needed. The role ensures events are well-run, communication flows smoothly, and people feel welcomed and cared for. This position requires flexibility, a servant-hearted attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in both behind-the-scenes work and face-to-face interactions while working collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative & Organizational Support
Monitors and manages ministry-related email accounts and calendars for supported pastors, providing consistent administrative assistance, including scheduling and data entryAttends ministry meetings to capture details, decisions, and action items, and helps ensure follow-throughEvent Planning & Support
Assists with planning, logistics, registration, and execution of ministry events and seasonal gatherings across the supported ministriesPrepares event resources such as name tags, printed materials, sign-up forms, and check-in listsCoordinates room reservations, setup needs, food and catering, and supply orders for events and meetingsProvides on-site support during events and Sunday gatheringsCommunication & Follow-Up
Drafts and sends ministry communications, announcements, and reminders on behalf of supported pastorsEnsures follow-up processes are completed after events (e.g., thank-you emails, connection card processing, participant surveys)Collaborates with pastors to assist with volunteer scheduling, communication, and engagementCommunicates and coordinates with other church staff and teams to ensure ministry needs are aligned and supportedAdditional Responsibilities
Adapts to the seasonal rhythms of church life, offering help across ministries during high-demand timesHandles sensitive information with discretion, maturity, and confidentialityCompletes other tasks, projects, and duties as requestedRegularly participates in the life of Cedar Mill Bible ChurchQualifications:
Affirms the church’s Statement of Faith and lives in alignment with its Seven DistinctivesStrong interpersonal skills and a heart for people—relates well to individuals of all ages and backgroundsHighly organized and detail-oriented, with experience managing calendars, communication, and eventsProficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel); willingness to learn other ministry tools as needed (e.g., Church Community Builder (CCB), Planning Center, ProPresenter)Comfortable multitasking and adjusting plans in a dynamic church environmentTrustworthy, flexible, and team-oriented—with a readiness to serve wherever neededSpiritual Character:
The Ministry Partner is a mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ who views behind-the-scenes service as a meaningful part of ministry. We are looking for a person of evident integrity, humility, and discretion who demonstrates a servant’s heart in coming alongside pastors, staff, and volunteers; handles sensitive and pastoral information with trustworthiness; and supports the mission, vision, and values of Cedar Mill Bible Church through both their work and their personal walk of faith.
Read LessJob Title: Youth Pastor
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Cedar Mill Bible Church
Works With: Pastor to Families
The Youth Pastor is responsible for shepherding young people into a genuine and faithful relationship with God. Coming alongside students so they may discover their God-given identity, purpose, and potential, this role is accomplished by partnering with the Pastor to Families and the broader church community to create systems, organizational structures, and relationships that foster the discipleship of young people and their families. This ministry flows out of a personal devotion to the ways and person of Jesus.
Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Student EngagementProvide pastoral support for Youth (6th–12th grade), including:Approximately 5 contacts per week with students (1–2 face-to-face)Regular rhythms of attending local Middle and High School events, particularly supporting Cedar Mill Youth in their extracurricular activitiesOffering discipleship opportunities outside of weekly Youth gatheringsMeet students on their turf:Most weeks, meet with students on campus, creatively seeking opportunities to volunteer or visit local campusesSeek partnerships with schools and other Youth ministries to serve students at local Middle and High SchoolsLeadership DevelopmentYouth Team
Recruit and train adult volunteers to mentor and disciple young peopleOffer pastoral support in the challenges of working with YouthMeet with team quarterly to provide training, prayer, and visionStudent Leadership Team
Recruit and train students to evangelize and start on-campus clubs and movements (e.g., Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lunchtime Bible studies)Meet with student leaders weekly for training, prayer, and vision castingGatheringsWednesday Night Youth (6th–12th Grades)
Creatively engage students at their stage with discipleship that aligns with Cedar Mill’s key strategies: intimacy with God, intentional community, and purposeful missionDevelop a Youth and Student Leadership Team that partners with the Youth Pastor to provide hospitality and spiritual support for the eveningDevelop a scope and sequence of Biblical teaching in collaboration with the Pastor to FamiliesCamps and TripsYear A
Fall: Fall RetreatSpring Break: Global Mission TripSummer: Christ In Youth (CIY) ConferenceYear B
Fall: Fall RetreatSpring Break: Discipleship-Oriented TripSummer: City Camp (Local Mission Trip)Special EventsUnite — city-wide Youth worship and prayer nightsOutreach events, such as post-game parties, dodgeball tournaments, and similar activitiesWork Hours & ConditionsRegular evening and weekend work requiredRole involves regular engagement with students in a variety of environments and circumstancesQualificationsAffirms the church’s Statement of Faith and lives in alignment with its valuesBachelor’s degree required; seminary degree or additional biblical training preferredPrevious ministry experienceAbility to preach and teach Scripture effectivelyAbility to offer Biblical counselSkilled in conflict managementAbility to recruit, lead, and develop teamsStrong moral character and personal integrityPersonal devotion to the ways and person of Jesus ChristSpiritual CharacterThe Youth Pastor is a mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ whose love for young people flows out of a deep personal devotion to God. We are looking for someone of evident humility, wisdom, and strong moral character who demonstrates a shepherd’s heart in walking alongside students and families, models authentic faith in both their ministry and personal life, and is deeply committed to seeing the next generation discover who they are in Christ and step into their God-given purpose.
Read LessJob Title: Finance Director
Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Works With: The Lead Pastor, Finance Committee, and other Ministry Leaders
Position Summary:
The Finance Director provides strategic financial leadership, oversight, and management to ensure the fiscal health of Cedar Mill Bible Church. This individual oversees all financial operations—including budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and compliance—while supporting ministry through accurate recordkeeping and responsible stewardship. The role ensures financial data is current, reconciled, and reliable, and requires both high-level strategic thinking and hands-on management to support the church’s mission and ministry goals effectively. The position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, integrity, and proficiency with accounting systems, while working collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
Maintains accurate, up-to-date financial records and oversees general ledger maintenance in the church’s accounting softwareRecords and categorizes all financial transactions, including contributions, expenses, and transfersReconciles bank and related accounts on a regular basisCompletes weekly financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reportingPrepares, distributes, and presents accurate and timely financial statements and reports to church leadership and the finance committeeMonitors cash flow and ensures proper stewardship of church resourcesSupports fiscal year transitions, including budget rollovers and verification of carryover balancesAccounts Payable & Payroll
Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice review, coding, and payment processingEnsures timely and accurate payment to vendors, contractors, and service providersProcesses payroll and maintain accurate payroll recordsEnsures compliance with applicable payroll laws and reporting requirementsMaintains organized documentation for all disbursementsFinancial Strategy & Planning
Oversees the development, management, and tracking of the church’s annual budget, ensuring financial health and transparencyConducts financial forecasting and analysis to support long-term planning and identify growth opportunitiesCollaborates with the finance committee to review financial reportsCompliance
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards, including nonprofit regulationsDevelops and documents proper accounting procedures and ensures complianceMaintains the church’s property tax exemptions in good standing, including timely annual exemption filings for all qualifying real property and documentation of each parcel’s exempt useAdditional Responsibilities
Maintains strict confidentiality in handling financial informationAssists with and manages audits and external financial reviews as neededCompletes other tasks, projects, and duties as requestedRegularly participates in the life of Cedar Mill Bible ChurchQualifications:
Affirms the church’s Statement of Faith and lives in alignment with its Seven DistinctivesBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA a plus)5+ years of financial management experience, including with GAAPExperience managing budgets and financial operationsKnowledge of nonprofit accounting practices and fund accountingProficiency with Excel and financial software (Aplos)Exhibits strong attention to detail, organization, and time managementManages multiple priorities and deadlines effectivelyExercises a high level of integrity and discretionSpiritual Character:
The Finance Director is a mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ who views the stewardship of the church’s resources as an act of worship and an extension of its ministry. We are looking for a person of evident integrity, humility, and discretion who handles sensitive and confidential information with trustworthiness, demonstrates a servant’s heart in working alongside staff and volunteers, and supports the mission, vision, and values of Cedar Mill Bible Church through both their work and their personal walk of faith. Read Less