ASSISTANT PASTOR – MUSIC & WORSHIP MINISTRY

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH PILGRIMS TABERNACLE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Christ Apostolic Church Pilgrims Tabernacle in London invites applicants for Assistant Pastor – Music & Worship Ministry. The role combines pastoral leadership with directing the Music and Worship Ministry, preaching, teaching, and pastoral care within a Pentecostal church context.

The successful candidate will work with the Lead Pastor, oversee worship teams, lead prayer and worship sessions, and help develop congregational growth while maintaining doctrinal alignment and spiritual maturity.

Qualifications

• Be an ordained minister with recognised credentials.
• Proven pastoral leadership experience.
• Ability to preach, teach, counsel and provide spiritual guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Pastor in providing spiritual leadership and pastoral care.
• Lead and participate in worship services and prayer meetings.
• Preach, teach and minister the Word of God during services and studies.
• Provide pastoral counselling and visitation.
• Support baptisms, Holy Communion, weddings and funerals as authorised.

Skills

Ordained minister

Pastoral leadership

Preaching & teaching

Pastoral care

Evangelism & discipleship

Worship ministry

Job description

ASSISTANT PASTOR – MUSIC & WORSHIP MINISTRY

Company: CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH PILGRIMS TABERNACLE Salary: from £12.71 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: London, E2 9LY Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent

Christ Apostolic Church Pilgrims Tabernacle is a Pentecostal Christian church committed to biblical teaching, prayer, evangelism, spiritual development, worship and the empowerment of believers.

ABOUT THE CHURCH

Christ Apostolic Church Pilgrims Tabernacle is a Pentecostal Christian church committed to biblical teaching, prayer, evangelism, spiritual development, worship and the empowerment of believers.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Pastor, working closely with the Lead Pastor in providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, biblical teaching, evangelism, discipleship and ministerial oversight within the Church.

The post holder will carry delegated pastoral responsibilities, including preaching and teaching the Word of God, leading prayer meetings, providing spiritual counselling, participating in religious ceremonies, supporting congregational development and contributing to the wider pastoral leadership of the Church.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Assistant Pastor will provide spiritual leadership and ministerial oversight of the Music and Worship Ministry, ensuring that worship activities align with the Church's biblical teachings, Pentecostal heritage, spiritual vision and mission.

The successful candidate must demonstrate sound biblical knowledge, pastoral maturity, ministerial integrity, effective leadership and a genuine commitment to the spiritual development of the congregation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Pastoral and Ministerial Responsibilities

• 1. Assist the Lead Pastor in providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care and ministerial oversight of the congregation.
• 2. Exercise delegated pastoral responsibility for church members, families and ministry groups, supporting their spiritual welfare and Christian development.
• 3. Preach, teach and minister the Word of God during Sunday services, Bible studies, revival meetings, prayer gatherings and other church programmes.
• 4. Lead prayer meetings, intercessory sessions, spiritual revival programmes and congregational worship services.
• 5. Provide pastoral counselling, encouragement, visitation and spiritual guidance to church members and families.
• 6. Participate in baptismal services, Holy Communion, child dedication services, weddings, funerals and other religious ceremonies as authorised by the Church.
• 7. Support and participate in evangelism, missionary outreach, discipleship, follow-up programmes and the spiritual development of new converts.
• 8. Promote Christian maturity, holiness, spiritual discipline, unity and biblical values within the congregation.
• 9. Assist in resolving pastoral concerns, providing spiritual guidance and maintaining peace and harmony within the Church.
• 10. Participate in the planning and delivery of pastoral programmes, leadership development activities and spiritual growth initiatives.
• 11. Mentor and support church workers, ministry leaders and members in developing their Christian faith and ministerial responsibilities.
• 12. Represent the Lead Pastor and the Church in pastoral, religious and community engagements when delegated.

B. Music and Worship Ministry Leadership

• 1. Provide spiritual and pastoral leadership of the Music and Worship Ministry in accordance with the Church's biblical doctrines and ministerial vision.
• 2. Develop and promote a biblical understanding of worship consistent with the Church's Pentecostal heritage.
• 3. Provide pastoral supervision, spiritual guidance and mentorship to choir members, worship leaders, instrumentalists and other worship personnel.
• 4. Lead worship-related prayer meetings, biblical teachings, discipleship sessions and spiritual development programmes for members of the Music and Worship Ministry.
• 5. Ensure that worship activities contribute meaningfully to the spiritual growth and development of the congregation.
• 6. Identify, nurture and mentor individuals with gifts and callings in worship ministry, encouraging their spiritual and ministerial development.
• 7. Organise spiritual retreats, prayer gatherings, worship conferences and biblical training programmes for worship personnel.
• 8. Provide ministerial guidance on the selection of worship songs, hymns and special presentations to ensure consistency with biblical teachings.
• 9. Encourage spiritual discipline, Christian character, unity, commitment and teamwork among members of the Music and Worship Ministry.
• 10. Provide pastoral support in addressing spiritual, interpersonal and ministerial challenges affecting members of the department.

C. Congregational Worship and Service Coordination

• 1. Lead and participate in congregational worship during Sunday services, revival meetings and other religious gatherings.
• 2. Work closely with the Lead Pastor and other ministers in planning and delivering spiritually enriching church services.
• 3. Support the integration of biblical teaching, prayer, worship and other ministerial activities during church services.
• 4. Provide spiritual guidance to worship teams and other participating ministries to ensure that services reflect the Church's biblical values and religious objectives.
• 5. Encourage active congregational participation in prayer, praise, worship and other spiritual activities.
• 6. Support the planning and delivery of special worship services, evangelistic programmes, conventions and spiritual revival meetings.

D. Leadership, Administration and Accountability

• 1. Attend pastoral and church leadership meetings and contribute to discussions concerning the spiritual development and welfare of the congregation.
• 2. Assist the Lead Pastor in implementing the Church's pastoral vision, ministerial objectives and spiritual development programmes.
• 3. Provide updates and reports on pastoral activities and the spiritual development of the Music and Worship Ministry.
• 4. Work collaboratively with other pastors, departmental heads and ministry leaders in advancing the Church's mission.
• 5. Support the planning and coordination of religious programmes, ministerial activities and church outreach initiatives.
• 6. Provide appropriate oversight of worship ministry activities, delegating routine operational and administrative responsibilities where necessary.
• 7. Undertake additional pastoral and ministerial responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Be an ordained minister of the Gospel with recognised ministerial credentials.
• 2. Demonstrate sound biblical knowledge and a clear understanding of Pentecostal doctrine.
• 3. Have proven pastoral leadership and ministerial experience.
• 4. Demonstrate the ability to preach, teach, counsel, disciple and provide spiritual leadership to a congregation.
• 5. Possess experience in pastoral care, evangelism, prayer ministry and congregational development.
• 6. Have a genuine calling to Christian ministry and a commitment to advancing the Church's spiritual mission.
• 7. Demonstrate experience in providing spiritual leadership or ministerial oversight within a church worship ministry.
• 8. Possess the ability to mentor, motivate and develop church workers, volunteers and ministry leaders.
• 9. Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, pastoral and organisational skills.
• 10. Demonstrate integrity, humility, spiritual maturity, discipline and a commitment to Christian living.
• 11. Be committed to the vision, mission, doctrines and values of Christ Apostolic Church Pilgrims Tabernacle.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Formal theological or ministerial training.
• Experience in Pentecostal pastoral ministry and church leadership.
• Experience in preaching, teaching, evangelism and pastoral counselling.
• Experience in congregational development and discipleship programmes.
• Experience in providing spiritual leadership within a church music or worship ministry.
• Knowledge of biblical worship principles, hymnology and Pentecostal worship traditions.
• Experience in mentoring worship leaders, choir members and other church workers.
• Understanding of church administration and ministerial accountability.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Spiritually mature, prayerful and committed to Christian ministry.
• A person of integrity and good Christian character.
• A capable preacher, teacher and pastoral leader.
• Compassionate, approachable and committed to the spiritual welfare of others.
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership qualities.
• Able to provide pastoral guidance, resolve conflicts and promote unity.
• A good team player who works effectively with other ministers and church leaders.
• Organised, accountable and committed to excellence in ministry.
• Passionate about evangelism, discipleship and the spiritual development of believers.
• Committed to advancing the Kingdom of God through pastoral ministry, biblical teaching, prayer and worship.

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