Associate Pastor

Job Description

Associate Pastor Job Description

Job Overview

Qualifications: A theological degree or equivalency from a recognized theological/pastoral training institution and minimum three years church staff experience.

• Must be spiritually mature
• Must be respectable with exemplary conduct
• Must be able to preach and teach sound doctrine
• Must be able to relate to and care for persons of different races/cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Must be able to accept constructive criticism
• Must be able to recognize and respect the culture of the Congregation
• Must be willing to discuss all innovations with the Pastors and Elders before taking further steps

General Responsibilities: The Associate Pastor will serve under the Lead Teaching Pastor to:

• Provide supportive leadership in the area of preaching.
• Provide pastoral care, leadership development, and assist with overseeing the overall spiritual health for the congregation.
• Provide oversight and leadership of the Middle and High School Youth Ministries

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

Pastoral

• Serves as preaching associate to the Pastor, preaching on Sunday on such other occasion as required by the Lead Teaching Pastor;
• Assists in discipleship development;
• Assists in providing ministry counseling to the church membership and members of the community.
• Serves as a Marriage Officer for the congregation alongside other staff;
• Provides pastoral care to the congregation, including home and hospital visits, funerals, and other opportunities for care.
• Prays with church members and guests in times of need and as a part of the ongoing prayer efforts of the congregation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Elders.

Youth Ministry

• Mentoring and discipling the Youth Pastor
• Develop a youth ministry culture where youth can easily connect and grow in their relationship with God and each other.
• Develop and mentor a team of youth leaders and volunteers from differing ages.
• Encourage and come alongside parents in the process of discipling their youth.
• Communicate plans with the staff, youth, and parents in a responsible, clear, and timely manner using resources available (Attend all staff meetings, website, email, bulletin, newsletter, etc.).
• Be accessible and personable to offer care and counseling to youth.
• Plan a yearly mission trip for high school and a local mission activity for middle school students.
• Plan high school and middle school retreats

Administrative

• Supports the Lead Teaching Pastor and Elders in the accomplishment of the church’s mission through ministry effectiveness, evaluation, discernment, decision making, planning and overall direction of congregation;
• Works in tandem with the Pastors and Elders in the annual strategic planning process including evaluation of ministry performance; review of mission, vision, and core values; development of key objectives and tactics; and establishment of goals;

Job Skills

• Teams with church leaders in working toward shared goals and objectives.
• Displays competency in computer skills such as Word, Excel, Email and Internet.
• Maintains a pleasant and personable attitude with all staff, congregation members, and community members.
• Uses professionalism and discretion; maintains confidentiality at all times; maintains a high level of excellence and quality.
• Lives a genuine Christian life, revealing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Models a healthy balance between God, self, family, and ministry.