Ministry Jobs in New York

Connections Director

Starpoint Church

Clifton Park, NY

About Starpoint: Starpoint Church is a growing church that averages 2,000 in person each weekend. We are located in the Capital Region of upstate New York, just 2.5 hours from New York City and 2.5 hours from Montreal, with the Adirondack Mountains right in our backyard. Albany, New York is consistently rated as one of the most post-Christian and least Bible-minded cities in America by Barna. The ideal candidate will understand how to minister effectively in a highly unchurched context and carry a heart to reach people far from God. As a church, we are passionate about helping people “Share & Show” the love of Jesus with every person in the Capital Region. Connections Director @ Starpoint We are looking for a Connections Director who will help us create a world-class first impression and ensure every person who walks through our doors finds a clear next step into community, serving, and spiritual growth. This role is all about assimilation, helping new people and those not yet engaged move into meaningful relationships and roles within the church. With your leadership, Sunday will truly feel like home for every guest who walks through our doors. You would be responsible for… - Championing a warm, welcoming, and inviting front door for Starpoint Church - Leading and executing all guest assimilation processes - Driving connection pathways into Growth Groups, serving teams, and relationships - Recruiting and onboarding new volunteers across all ministries - Overseeing guest follow-up systems - Creating “Surprise & Delight” moments during weekend services - Investing in and developing Connections Team leaders and captains - Ensuring strong communication, follow-up, and accountability through systems like Planning Center The Ideal Candidate would possess… - A strong heart for evangelism and helping people take next steps - Exceptional people skills and relational instincts - Strong organizational and administrative abilities - Attention to detail with the ability to manage systems and workflows - A positive, encouraging, and flexible attitude - Ability to lead and develop teams effectively - A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset The Non-Negotiables… - A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus - A passion to reach and disciple people with the gospel - Active participation in the life of the church (services, groups, serving) - High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness - Strong alignment with the vision, values, and leadership of Starpoint Church Compensation - Competitive Salary - Health Stipend - Employer-sponsored retirement contribution If you feel called to help people find home, find purpose, and find Jesus in one of the most unchurched regions in the country—we would love to talk with you.

Associate Pastor of Discipleship

First Baptist Church of Avoca

Avoca, NY

$40,000

Job Type: Can Be Part Time or Full Time Church Size: 150+/- First Baptist Church of Avoca is seeking a humble, godly, faithful, spiritually mature man who possesses the gifts and skills needed to shepherd and grow the church, especially through evangelism, teaching, and discipling. Primary tasks will include discipleship and generally providing pastoral care in harmony with the senior pastor. Qualifications: An associate pastor must meet the qualifications as defined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 and embody the heart of a shepherd as described in 1 Peter 5:1-4. Calling: Desires to serve as an associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Avoca motivated by love for Christ. Character: Lives with integrity as a mature follower of Christ in his attitude, conduct, and obedience to Scripture. Competence: Possesses spiritual gifts and abilities—to communicate God’s Word, to effectively share the gospel, and to equip believers—that are affirmed by other believers. Consistency: Exhibits faithfulness to God’s Word and to his church by serving as a trustworthy and hardworking servant leader who represents Christ well. Responsibilities and Duties: Prayer: Pray for the spiritual growth of members and families of the church, for consistent and clear sharing of the gospel, and for exaltation of Christ in and through First Baptist Avoca. Planning: Plan and provide for groups that pray together, teach the Word, encourage one another, and train as obedient followers of Christ (e.g., men’s and women’s ministries, evangelistic and discipleship small group Bible studies). Leader Development: Identify, mentor, and equip leaders to make disciples and fulfill the ministry of the church (leading small groups, teaching Sunday school, extending gospel outreach). Teaching: Faithfully teach the Bible, facilitate Bible studies, and periodically preach on Sunday mornings. Pastoral Care: Provide pastoral care and spiritual counsel for individuals to grow in Christ. Evaluation: Review and evaluate discipleship ministries for Biblical faithfulness and practical effectiveness. Administration: Assist with general administrative functions of the church which include evangelism and discipleship ministries. Collaboration: Coordinate with the senior pastor, the Leadership Council, and ministry leaders to extend and deepen the disciple-making mission of the church. Compensation: Salary: range based on education and experience Benefits For Full Time Position