Aspiring Associate Pastor: Lead Worship, Teach & Disciple

Brethren in Christ U.S.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Side Brethren in Christ Church in Chambersburg, PA seeks an Associate Pastor to assist the senior pastor and work toward succession planning. The role involves preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and leadership development within the church family.

The successful candidate will be licensed or working toward licensure, demonstrate strong biblical knowledge, and be willing to be mentored by the current senior pastor. Expect collaborative ministry with the Church Board and staff.

Qualifications

• Firm commitment to God and Jesus Christ demonstrated by testimony and written statement.
• Well‑funded base of Biblical knowledge.
• Become a member of the West Side Brethren in Christ congregation.
• Knowledge of Brethren in Christ theology including anabaptism, pietism, Wesleyanism and evangelicalism.
• Meet the standards for elders as given in I Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:7-16
• Be licensed or work toward obtaining a minister’s license from the Brethren in Christ Church.
• Affirm the Articles of Faith and be submissive to church leadership and Conference decisions.
• Meet the standard for Pastors in the Manuel of Doctrine and Government.
• Desire to become ordained.
• Life goal of becoming the senior pastor of a congregation.
• Willingness to be mentored by the current senior pastor to master the position of senior pastor at West Side.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pastor with duties as assigned.
• Assist, plan and prepare worship services for special occasions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Communion, etc.
• Teach adult and youth Sunday School classes.
• Lead small groups and Wednesday evening Bible studies.
• Make hospital and home visits as needed.
• Prepare and present sermons.
• Be available for counselling, discipling and life instruction.
• Direct the Bible School Committee to plan the Bible school activities.
• Direct the Youth Group.
• Develop an effective outreach program.
• Attend all Board meetings and Committee meetings as a nonvoting member.
• Meet with the pastor biweekly.
• Work closely with the Church Administrative Assistant to become familiar with administrative procedures.
• Develop knowledge of church facilities and operating procedures.
• Attend pastoral seminars and training sessions.
• Attend Allegheny Regional conference and General Assembly.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Exemplary character

Mentoring

Pastoral care

Education

Licensed minister (or pursuing license)

Job description

West Side Brethren in Christ Church in Chambersburg, PA seeks an Associate Pastor to assist the senior pastor and work toward succession planning. The role involves preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and leadership development within the church family.

The successful candidate will be licensed or working toward licensure, demonstrate strong biblical knowledge, and be willing to be mentored by the current senior pastor. Expect collaborative ministry with the Church Board and staff.