Assistant Pastor

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading United Methodist Church in Kentucky seeks an Associate / Assistant Pastor for full-time duties. This role includes assisting the Senior Pastor, coordinating worship services, providing pastoral support, and leading community engagement efforts. The ideal candidate should have a degree associated with the United Methodist Church and a strong understanding of Wesleyan theology.

Qualifications

• Preference for a college, university or seminary degree related to United Methodist Church.
• Background that provides understanding of Wesleyan theology.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Pastor with worship services and pastoral support.
• Plan and coordinate Bible studies and small group studies.
• Conduct visits to members in hospitals and nursing homes.

Skills

Pastoral support

Guidance and training

Worship service coordination

Computer networking support

Education

Degree affiliated with the United Methodist Church

Background in Wesleyan theology

Job description

Job Title: Associate / Assistant Pastor

The Associate / Assistant Pastor at LUMC is a full-time position in which the following duties are included:

Daily Responsibilities

• Work at the direction of the Senior Pastor and give pastoral support, guidance and training to the lay leadership in the church and strive to enhance the overall ministry of LUMC.
• Assist the Senior Pastor with worship services, as well as, other special services and programs. Assist the Senior Pastor with the reception of new members, teaching and counseling, weddings and funerals, hospital, nursing home and home visitation
• Preach, plan and coordinate the Sunday Anew (contemporary) services and the Tuesday Night Worship Services.
• Keep regular office hours (8:30 am – 5:00 pm), as well as, attend weekly staff meetings. Pastoral calls and other duties may necessarily take the Associate / Assistant Pastor away from the office occasionally.
• Assist with planning for the church’s ministry. Identify, recruit, train and assist persons who are serving or will serve in various offices. Assist in ordering materials and supplies as needed for programs.

Occasional Responsibilities

• Attend church-related meetings (Church Council, Staff Parish Relations Committee, Outreach & Mission Teams, Lay Leadership Committee, Worship Committee, Finance Committee, Safe Sanctuary Committee and Trustees). Some evening work will be necessary to attend meetings.
• Plan and coordinate Bible studies and other small group studies with Ministry Staff.
• Provide support and training on various computer networking technologies to church staff and / or church members.
• Help to conduct interviews for open LUMC Preschool positions and manage background checks. Along with the church staff, lead LUMC Preschool Chapel on a rotating schedule.

Education Requirement

Preference will be given to someone with a college, university or seminary degree affiliated with the United Methodist Church or someone with an educational background that provides a thorough understanding of Wesleyan theology.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact Diane Crosby, LUMC Church Administrator at [e-mail].