Associate Pastor
Position Description:
We are adding a new full-time Associate Pastor to our church team, which currently includes 3 full-time employees (Lead Pastor, Associate Pastor of Worship, and Church Administrator) and two volunteer elders. This role will be responsible for supporting the Lead Pastor by helping with preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, and day-to-day church operations, allowing the Lead Pastor to focus on vision, teaching, and shepherding.
You will work with church leadership to help guide the congregation, care for members, and execute the church's mission and vision. Duties include overseeing and developing church ministries (men’s, women’s, youth, small groups, homeless, care & prayer ministries, and more) and assisting with daily operations.
Associate Pastor Essential Duties
Discipleship & Leadership: Oversee specific ministries or programs such as small groups, youth, women’s/men’s ministries, community outreach, and help recruit and train volunteers.
Assist & Support Lead Pastor: Deliver sermons on select Sundays, lead Bible studies, and help plan teaching series.
Pastoral Care: Provide spiritual counseling, visit the sick or hospitalized, and assist with special services.
Community Liaison: Represent the church in the community and build community partnerships
Administration: Assist with daily church operations, staff meetings, and planning church events or programs.
Candidate Requirements:
An established follower of Christ who can fully affirm the Church's statement of faith, clearly articulate the gospel of grace, and refute common arguments against grace.
Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of church, people, or ministry leadership experience.
Proven ability to partner with the senior pastor to execute vision, focusing on strategy, operations, and leadership development.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills
A character aligning with biblical leadership.
Qualified candidates may send their resumes and doctrinal statement to: jenleebarton@gmail.com