Assistant Pastor: Covenant Presbyterian Church

Reformed Theological Seminary; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established church community is seeking an Assistant Pastor of Family Ministries to shepherd families and develop engaging programs for all ages. This role emphasizes preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership, focusing on nurturing families in their faith journey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Reformed Theology and a commitment to serving the community. Join a growing congregation in a beautiful area, where you can make a significant impact in the lives of families and contribute to a mission-driven environment that prioritizes love and connection.

Qualifications

• Ordained or ordainable in PCA with training in Reformed Theology.
• Strong communication skills and ability to nurture families in faith.

Responsibilities

• Preaching and leading worship services every six weeks.
• Overseeing family ministries and providing pastoral care.

Skills

Communication

Pastoral Care

Teaching

Leadership

Theological Knowledge

Hospitality

Education

Training in Reformed Theology

Job description

Job Description:

Purpose:

Called by the session, the Assistant Pastor of Family Ministries will serve the session, the people of Covenant, and the senior pastor by shepherding Christ’s people in preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership opportunities. This role will give particular attention to pastoring families and to developing the family ministries (early childhood, children, youth, and college and career) aligned with Covenant’s mission to know Christ and to love one another.

Responsibilities:

• Preaching/Worship Leadership: Preaching once every six weeks; assisting the pastor and elders in leading worship weekly.
• Teaching/Pastoral Care: Teaching an Adult Sunday Studies class; providing pastoral presence at an evening Life Study; nurturing the families of Covenant in the Gospel of Jesus; meeting with families on special occasions, including hospital visitations, baptismal preparations, counseling, etc.
• Family Ministry Administration: Overseeing the staff and volunteers of the family ministries, including the student ministries coordinator; conducting quarterly meetings with family ministry staff and volunteers; providing pastoral guidance to all family ministries; updating continually the methods of family ministry so as to continue reaching the new families of the Wren, Easley, and Powdersville community; forecasting the growth of certain ministries and recruiting accordingly.
• Personal and Professional Development: Developing his own knowledge and skills by reading, attending conferences, furthering education, and networking so as to be able to address the issues of the next generation.

Example Weekly Schedule:

• Sunday: Worship, Sunday School, Evening Life Study
• Monday: Staff meeting, administrative responsibilities and communications, meet with a mentor
• Tuesday: Breakfast with a dad, prepare Sunday night youth, attend student extra-curricular
• Wednesday-Thursday: Prepare Sunday school lesson, communicate with families about Sunday
• Friday: Day Off
• Saturday: Prepare for worship service, finalize teachings, attend session

Position Qualifications:

• Humility: characterized as one who listens carefully and desires to serve the Church of Jesus, the people for whom He died and rose again.
• Theology: ordained (or ordainable) in the PCA, with training in Reformed Theology from a reputable seminary.
• Calling: committed to teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in any and every ministry at Covenant, and committed to understanding our families.
• Hospitality: desires to be known by our people and to know.
• Stability: able to commit to at least 3 years.
• Communication: ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in word, in writing, and in technology.

Application Deadline:

06/01/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information:

Church/Organization Name:

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info:

[phone]

[e-mail]

Church:

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

Vision and Mission of Covenant:

We are a community that gathers together to know Christ and to love each other. We then take the Good News and the Love of Christ into our community and world.

Brief Description of Covenant Church and Community:

Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) is a medium-sized church with a little over 200 in attendance every week. Covenant has experienced steady growth for the past three years. We are located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just a few miles outside Greenville (to our east) and Clemson (to our west). The Easley area is a growing community that offers good schools, various family interests, and roomy neighborhoods. Our church has a history of prioritizing family ministries, while integrating students into all of our church life. Our students attend a variety of schools and are involved in many extra-curricular activities, including sports, music and the performing arts. Our parents serve our community in a variety of different callings and interests. (See https://www.mycovenantpc.com)