Position Description

HOURS: Full-time (40 hours/week); SALARY: $40,000 to $60,000 per year

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Associate Pastor plays an integral role in assisting the Senior Pastor by providing supportive leadership in the areas of preaching/teaching, ministry management/development, pastoral care, and executive administration for the church. The role works closely with the Senior Pastor, staff, and ministry leaders in furthering the vision and mission of the church.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Responsible to the Board of Elders, working directly under the supervision of the Senior Pastor. The position will be evaluated every 6 months.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be in agreement with our Statement of Faith
• Possess a heart, call and gifting for pastoral ministry
• Demonstrate the Biblical qualifications for pastors/elders (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4)
• Able to teach/preach in an effective, engaging manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, administrative and organizational skills; high on follow-through
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
• A team player, able to build and maintain supportive relationships, and effectively lead others in a Christ-like manner
• Formal ministry training and/or experience in pastoral ministry

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Executive Leadership & Administration
• Ministry Leadership & Development
• Pastoral Care/Shepherding
• Senior Pastor Support
• Preaching & Teaching
• Multiple Campus Service Oversight

OTHER GENERAL EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE: 

• Should consistently exhibit Christ-like approach, attitude, and lifestyle
• Praying regularly for our people, ministries, and those we’re seeking to reach
• A willingness to go above and beyond, always striving for excellence
• Endorse and support the vision and mission of the church
• Maintain personal spiritual development through regular Bible reading, prayer, and Christian community