Job Title: Associate Pastor
Job Type: Full time/Part Time
Status: Ordained
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Work Week: Full time-Sunday through Thursday with flexible hours required on Friday and Saturday as needed. Be willing to be on call. If Part time-2 days per week in addition to services on Sunday and Wednesday, or other special services.
Summary: The Associate Pastor will advance the mission of God locally and around the world by assisting the other Pastors in the oversight of this local church in all of its gatherings, ministries, and operations. In this regard, he is an elder.
In addition, the Associate Pastor will oversee the ministries of discipleship/education, and missions, as well as using giftedness to serve in every area of the church. In discipleship, he will oversee all small groups and promote, equip, recruit, and educate all leaders of small groups, and teach and lead small groups when called upon. In Missions, he will help recruit, and train members to live on mission here, and be willing to go on mission around the world for the cause of Christ. He will plan, and organize mission trips.
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ministry or a related field is preferred
- Exhibits a disciplined approach to study of God’s word
- Experience of pastoral ministry or ministry leadership in Baptist church is preferred
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A deep understanding of Baptist doctrine and practices, with a commitment to evangelism, missions, discipleship, and service
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams of volunteers and ministry leaders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans, set goals, and measure progress
- A passion for outreach and missions, and a desire to see people come to know Jesus Christ
- Proficient in various computer software, base understanding of social media, and other technology tools to support ministry communication and management
- Demonstrated desire for continued professional development
- Demonstrated ability to be able to disciple/teach both adults and youth
- Personal Characteristics
- Proven to be above reproach in the qualities for men who hold the office of Elder as laid out in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
- Family and Finances:
- Faithful to his wife, if married, his children follow his godly leadership if a father, stewards his resources well, not a lover of money, hospitable,
- Character and Reputation:
- Self-controlled, respectable, not a drunkard, gentle, not quarrelsome or quick-tempered, well thought of by the community, not arrogant, a lover of good, holy
- Faith and Sound Doctrine:
- Not a recent convert, hold firm to the faith and sound doctrine, able to teach and encourage others in the faith and sound doctrine, able to refute and rebuke those who depart from the faith and sound doctrine
- Affirms without reservation our statement of faith, the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, as well as the Danver’s Statement, and the Nashville Statement
- Models godly giving by being at least a tither (10%) of his household income to the church.
- A passion for evangelism and outreach so that people come to know Jesus Christ and join this church
- A strong commitment to the mission and values of Living Hope Baptist Church
- Primary Responsibilities:
- Feed the flock
- Implement and oversee the church’s discipleship ministries, including Sunday School, Bible Studies, D-groups, Lifegroups, Youth ministry
- Recruit, train, and supervise ministry leaders and volunteers to teach and lead educational programs and activities, providing ongoing support and encouragement
- Evaluate and select or approve published educational materials and resources in alignment with the church’s mission and theology
- Preach on Sunday Mornings, nights, and Wednesday nights in adult, or youth when given the opportunity
- Lead the flock
- Model the faithful Christian life
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with members of the congregation, staff, and community
- Support the mission, vision, values, and strategy for the church in partnership with others in church leadership
- Develop and oversee the church’s service ministries, including opportunities for members to serve within the church and community, and in missions abroad
- Plan and coordinate special events, retreats, workshops to enrich the spiritual growth of the congregation
- Collaborate with other church staff and volunteers to integrate educational programs into the overall ministry of the church
- Assist the Elders in strategizing, implementing, and carrying out the ministries of the church and the care of its members
- Create and manage the discipleship ministry budget, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently
- Protect the Flock
- Promote Biblical unity and diversity within the congregation
- Ensure that the church and those who teach within it hold firm to the faith and sound doctrine
- Refute and rebuke those who depart from the faith and sound doctrine
- Assist in the effort to reconcile wayward church members back to the Lord and to the church through the biblical means of church discipline
- Care for the flock
- Engage in the system of ministry built to physically and spiritually care for al the members of the church, particularly the sick, the widowed, the orphan, and those in crisis among us, and especially to those on your ministry teams
- Provide Biblical counseling to church members and the community as you are able
- Represent the flock
- Represent the churching the community and denominationally
- Collaborate with other local pastors and churches to advance the mission of the church
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Attend regular staff meetings and participate in church wide events and activities
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor