Assistant Pastor: City Presbyterian Church

Reformed Theological Seminary; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established church in Oklahoma City is seeking a passionate Assistant Pastor to support the Lead Pastor in various ministry areas. This full-time role involves church administration, youth ministry development, and preaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong love for Christ and a commitment to the church's vision and values. With a thriving congregation and a vibrant youth group, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Join a dedicated team and help foster a welcoming environment for all members, while leading youth engagement and supporting church operations.

Benefits

Up to four weeks of vacation

Tuition assistance for ministry training

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and teaching skills with a love for Christ and His Church.
• Experience in finance management and youth ministry development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Pastor in church administration and youth ministry.
• Preach, teach, and engage with youth and families.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Finance Management

Youth Ministry Development

Volunteer Coordination

Education

Ordination in the Presbyterian Church

Experience in Church or Non-Profit Setting

Job description

Assistant Pastor: City Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

Description: The Assistant Pastor of City Presbyterian Church is a full-time member of church staff, who will assist the Lead Pastor in the overall work of church ministry. Particular areas of responsibility include church administration (i.e. finances, facilities, and Sunday operations) as well as ministering to youth.

Responsibilities: Teaching and Leadership

• Preach four to six times a year
• Engage in other speaking/teaching engagements as assigned
• Regular 1 on 1s with Lead Pastor
• Monthly staff meetings and session meetings
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Responsibilities: Administration

• Finances
  • Manage finance-related matters for the church
  • Interface with finance-related vendors (e.g. bookkeeper, banks, lenders, governmental agencies, insurance carriers, etc.)
  • Assist with employee onboarding, payroll setup, and payroll questions
  • Collaborate with and support the volunteer Church Treasurer
  • Oversee the volunteer Finance Team
    • Seek their input and help as necessary (e.g. during the annual budgeting process, when significant financial matters arise, etc.)
    • Recruit and coordinate the volunteers on this team
• Facilities
  • Oversee maintenance staff and their work of caretaking the facilities
  • Oversee the volunteer Building Team
    • Lead and support their ministry of building improvements and maintenance, including the coordination of church-wide workdays
    • Recruit, coordinate, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team
  • Interface with building-related vendors (e.g. janitorial company, utility companies, waste disposal services, contractors, etc.)
• Sunday operations
  • Oversee the volunteer Hospitality Team
    • Lead and support their Sunday ministry of: setup and cleanup, welcome, procurement, mercy, and emergency response
    • Recruit, train, coach, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team
  • Oversee other logistics related to Sunday worship (e.g. communion preparation, offering collection, seasonal decorations, etc.)

Responsibilities: Youth Ministry

• Student/Youth Engagement
  • Wednesday Night Large Group – weekly planning, teaching, set-up
  • Sunday Morning – facilitate weekly group check-ins with youth
  • Weekly parent/student communications
  • Weekly 1:1 & small group discipleship meetings
  • Coordinate monthly youth-service days with Restore OKC
  • Develop/create/vet teaching curriculum & speakers
  • Develop, recommend, and maintain ministry budget
• Special Events
  • Plan and execute special youth events (e.g. weekend Winter Retreat, week-long summer camps, Six Flags trip, etc.)
  • Plan and execute semi-annual fundraisers (e.g. service auction, trivia night)
  • Attend weeklong Youth Leadership Training conference (yearly)
• Family Engagement
  • Prayer for students & families
  • Check-in with new/old families of students
  • Attend students’ events, i.e. plays, sports, graduations, etc.
• Leadership Development
  • Recruit, coach, and support Youth Ministry volunteers – monthly meetings
  • Coordinate Youth Ministry support team – quarterly meetings

Commitment

• Hours: 40 a week (on average)
• Good faith commitment: at least 3 years
• Church membership: is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres
• Salary: commensurate with qualifications
• Vacation: up to four weeks of vacation each year
• Tuition assistance for ministry training: available, please inquire

Note: We currently have multiple positions open, so in your letter please specify the position to which you are applying.

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications:A successful Assistant Pastor is characterized by the following:

• Has an abiding love for Christ, and an enduring love for Christ’s Church despite her flaws
• Is aligned with the vision, values, and theology of City Pres
• Is ordained or ordainable in the Presbyterian Church in America
• Has demonstrated skill in motivating, inspiring, and leading teams of volunteers
• Has significant experience in finance and operations, preferably in a church or non-profit setting
• Can build a youth ministry culture that welcomes kids from a diversity of schools

Application Deadline

05/15/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$71k-$90k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

City Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

Church

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Description of Organization

City Presbyterian began in 2011 as a church plant with a vision to Love God, Love People and Love the City. With no PCA churches within the city limits of Oklahoma City at that time, our founding pastors cast a vision of a reformed church living humbly and vulnerably with one another, loving God and the city well.

What began as a handful of families meeting in different church buildings throughout downtown OKC has now become an established congregation of more than 250 members with its own historic building situated near the city center. And along the way, we have planted two daughter churches!

What’s more, our youth group is thriving, reaching approximately 40 students from across the metro; our partnerships are expanding, from community development ministries to college ministries to homeless ministries and more; and our formation and discipleship ministries are multiplying beyond small groups into conferences as well as men’s and women’s events.

As we declare to ourselves and each other every week, “the Lord has made a place for us. This is the truth. Thanks be to God!”