Associate Pastor assists the pastor in religious services and managing daily operations of an organization. Leads and implements outreach and educational programs and events that will maintain and grow membership. Being an Associate Pastor provides clerical support such as researching, selecting, and documenting passages or prayers to assist the pastor in planning and leading worship. Assists with administrative duties including managing calendars and schedules, preparing materials or educational documents, and communicating with volunteers. Additionally, Associate Pastor performs religious services and leads prayer. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a pastor. The Associate Pastor occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Associate Pastor typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description :
Trinity Gulfport (A Global Methodist Church)
Associate Pastor Emphasis on Discipleship / Spiritual Formation /
Full-Time Exempt
PURPOSE : To preach, teach, shepherd, and make disciples; to give particular oversight to discipleship and spiritual formation ministries.
Note : This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and is not all-inclusive. The Senior Pastor may assign other duties as appropriate.
Position Summary
The Trinity Associate Pastor is primarily responsible for assisting the Senior Pastor in providing biblical preaching and teaching, spiritual leadership, pastoral care, oversight to the Trinity congregation, and assisting in expanding Christ’s kingdom through evangelism and discipleship.
This person will work collaboratively with lay volunteers and ministry staff to develop and implement Trinity's vision and overall mission.
Specifically, this position is responsible for the overall development and oversight of adult spiritual formation at Trinity through a discipleship pathway.
Passion
We seek an individual who loves God and God’s people and honors God’s word. The Associate Pastor will desire to proclaim the gospel of Christ, see lives transformed, and equip people for ministry and making a difference in our community and world.
Our ideal candidate will possess a deep sense of call to the spiritual development and Christian formation of men, women, and families.
Character
The Associate Pastor must be a person growing in the grace of God with a deepening relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ;
regularly pursuing patterns to that end, such as personal Bible study, prayer, worship, accountability, biblical stewardship, etc.
The Associate Pastor will demonstrate character through integrity, humility, personal responsibility, and hard work and will also deliberately seek to maintain wisdom and balance in life (personal health, family, finances, relationships, and work).
Qualifications and Experience
Responsibilities and Duties