Assistant Pastor

Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church in Stevensville, MD seeks an Assistant Pastor to work with the Pastor and Elders to shepherd families, oversee small groups, children’s and student ministries, and participate in preaching and worship. This role requires a Masters-level theology degree and ministry experience, aligned with Reformed theology, with ordination in the PCA or willingness to pursue it.

The candidate will engage volunteers, attend session meetings, and invest in relational discipleship

Qualifications

• Masters-level theological degree from a seminary or accredited institution.
• Experience in a professional ministry or church setting.
• Agreement with fundamentals of Reformed Theology.
• Ordained or willingness to pursue PCA ordination.

Responsibilities

• Pastoral oversight for Small Group Ministries, Nursery/Children’s Ministries, Student Ministries, and volunteer training.
• Preach, lead worship, and attend session meetings; invest in small groups and care for volunteers.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Relational discipleship

Preaching/teaching

Volunteer development

Education

Master's degree in theology

Job description

Job Overview

Our church is looking for an Assistant Pastor that, alongside our Pastor and Elders, can minister to our families and help them grow deeper in Christ. He would oversee our small group ministry, children’s ministry, and develop and oversee our student ministries. In addition to these roles he would also preach, lead worship, attend session meetings, invest in small groups and care for our volunteers.

Job Description

Pastoral oversight to include: Small Group Ministries, Nursery and Children’s Ministries, Student Ministries, Volunteer training & congregational care.

Qualifications:

• Masters-level (or higher) degree from a theological institution or seminary
• Experience working in a professional ministry or church setting
• Agreement with the fundamentals of Reformed Theology
• A strong and durable personal relationship with the Lord
• Ordained or willingness to pursue ordination in the PCA
• Experience leading others in relational discipleship
• Experience leading small groups
• Preaching and/or teaching experience
• Experience in ministering and serving children and teens