Assistant Pastor

Premier; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Ministry expense allowances

Job summary

Riverside Evangelical Church Ayr in South West Scotland is seeking a full‑time Assistant Pastor to focus on teaching, training, evangelism, youth work and pastoral care. The role involves preaching, mentoring, and caring for a diverse congregation, with collaboration with the Senior Pastor.

The successful candidate will meet Scriptural qualifications for church leadership, demonstrate a gifting for teaching, and have a warm pastoral heart.

Qualifications

• Meet the Biblical qualifications for an elder/overseer (1 Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9).
• Proven ability to teach and preach the Bible clearly and engagingly.
• Strong pastoral abilities with warmth, humility and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Preach regularly during services and lead Bible studies, home groups and visits to care homes.
• Develop training initiatives and mentor individuals within the church.
• Provide day‑to‑day pastoral oversight, including home and hospital visits.
• Engage in Evangelism and outreach within the church and wider community.
• Liaise with youth ministry and mentor young Christians.
• Collaborate with the Senior Pastor and leadership team on vision and direction.

Skills

Teaching gift

Pastoral heart

Doctrinal alignment

Education

Theological training

Job description

POSITION: Assistant Pastor for Riverside Evangelical Church Ayr, South West Scotland

ROLE TYPE: Full time

ABOUT US: We are a vibrant and growing, independent, evangelical church located in Ayr, SW Scotland committed to the teaching of God's Word and outreach in our local area.

We are seeking an Assistant Pastor to join our small ministry team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Assistant Pastor will play a vital role in the life of our church, with a particular focus on teaching, training, evangelism, youth work and pastoral care. This position is ideal for someone with a passion and gifting for preaching the Word of God, a heart for discipleship and the relational wisdom needed to provide pastoral support to a diverse congregation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING AND PREACHING

Regular preaching during Sunday services, leading Bible studies, home groups, prayer meetings and visiting care homes.

TRAINING, MENTORING AND DISCIPLESHIP

As part of the team, you will help to develop and deliver training initiatives, materials and events with a view to equipping the church for service . Part of your time will also be spent in mentoring and developing individuals

PASTORAL CARE

You will share in the day-to-day pastoral oversight of the congregation. Conduct home and hospital visits. Provide support to individuals and families, especially during times of need.

EVANGELISM

You will share responsibility for outreach both within the church (Alpha etc) and outwith in the wider community.

YOUTH WORK

You will be required to liaise (and be involved) with the ongoing youth ministry in the church and mentor young Christians

TEAM COLLABORATION

You will work closely with the Senior Pastor and the leadership team to implement the spiritual vision and strategic direction of the church.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE ABILITIES

SPIRITUAL CHARACTER

Meet the Biblical qualifications for an elder/overseer as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9, demonstrating spiritual maturity, humility and integrity.

TEACHING GIFT

Proven ability to teach and preach the Bible clearly and engagingly to various age groups and to folk at different spiritual stages in their walk with the Lord.

PASTORAL HEART

Strong pastoral abilities with a warm, approachable demeanour and a genuine love for people.

DOCTRINAL ALIGNMENT

In full agreement with our church’s doctrinal statement and a deep commitment to evangelical doctrine.

MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Prior experience in pastoral ministry or church work (internship) is highly desirable. Formal theological training is also beneficial.

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Owing to the nature and context of this role, and to comply with the theological doctrines and constitution of the church, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be male. This restriction is applied in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

WHAT WE OFFER

A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Pension contributions and ministry expense allowances. A supportive, collaborative leadership environment and a warm, welcoming congregation.

Opportunities for ongoing professional development and theological study.

Closing date : 19th November 2026