Assistant Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theological institution in Maryland is seeking an Assistant Pastor who will lead and develop adult ministries, fostering a supportive and engaging church environment. The ideal candidate will be a gifted communicator, able to preach and mentor, while nurturing community and individual growth through effective leadership. Responsibilities include participating in the preaching rotation and overseeing various ministry programs. This role requires a servant-hearted leader ready to inspire and guide adult members in their spiritual journeys.

Qualifications

• Gifted Communicator and Teacher with experience in pastoral care.
• Ability to engage and connect with diverse groups.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and nurture adult ministries.

Responsibilities

• Be the lead visionary and spiritual guide for adult ministries.
• Work closely with ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Preach scripturally based sermons to engage the congregation.

Job description

Assistant Pastor (Director until ordination in PCA)

To be the lead visionary, spiritual guide, and catalyst-coach for the Adult Ministries of Hunt Valley Church. To be the warm connection that makes a large church feel small through one-on-one and group interactions with attendees.

Role Purpose:

To be the lead visionary, spiritual guide, and catalyst-coach for the Adult Ministries of Hunt Valley Church. To be the warm connection that makes a large church feel small through one-on-one and group interactions with attendees.

Role Goals

STRATEGIC LAUNCHER – Create an environment where both new ministries and leaders are resourced, developed, and nurtured to reach their fullest impact by creating a combination of organizational structure and a safe space for experimentation.

AVID LEARNER – Constantly look for ways to challenge and grow in your understanding in areas such as leadership, spiritual formation, ministry practices, social trends, and more, with the end goal of helping HVC better reach the lost and build up our faith community.

COLLABORATIVE LEADER – Develop a community of leaders who are highly invested in the adult ministries of HVC, in each other, and the next generation of leaders, and give them a voice and influence in all aspects of your ministries.

PERSUASIVE LECTURER – Be a passionate, informed, engaging, and articulate sharer of truth in all venues, both big and small, with the end goal of drawing our faith community closer to Christ.

Working Relationships

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Pastor, Executive Director

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Adult ministry staff

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Session, Executive Director, ministry leaders, and volunteers

Role Duties

1. Maintain personal growth through regular spiritual disciplines, personal care, and prayer
2. Be informed and supportive of the philosophy and direction of HVC ministry, learning the “DNA” of HVC and its leadership
3. Maintain a servant heart and function with a whatever-it-takes attitude
4. Be faithful in fulfilling ministry; work hard to achieve excellence (2 Tim.2:15)
5. Gifted Communicator and Teacher
6. Works as part of the teaching team to develop topics, methods, and techniques to effectively reach and disciple our congregation
7. Participate in the preaching rotation
8. Preach scripturally based sermons which apply the Word of God to people’s hearts and lives, whether in large groups, small groups, or one-on-one relationships (e.g., leadership development)
9. Provide spiritual leadership, outreach leadership, and inspiration for the adults of HVC
10. Extend the HVC evangelistic reach to adults within our community who may not be believers
11. Supervise programs and staff over HVC:Men, HVC: Women, HVC:Young Adults and other small and large group adult ministry gatherings
12. Maintain confidentiality (and have a spouse, if applicable, who does the same)
13. Regular participation in the ministry events of the church
14. Be faithful in recognizing, affirming, and encouraging others
15. As appropriate, represent the church in the religious and civic life within the community
16. Member of the Senior Staff Leadership Team
17. Moderate the Session if the Senior Pastor is unable and requested by the elders