Associate Minister First Church of Christ

Kentucky Christian University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Church of Christ, located in Kentucky, seeks an Associate Minister to serve alongside the Lead Minister and church staff in a full-time capacity (40 hours/week). The role centers on relational evangelism, student discipleship for youth and young adults, and supporting the church’s mission through preaching and hands-on ministry.

The ideal candidate embraces outreach, teaches Scripture faithfully, and desires to shepherd God’s people toward spiritual maturity.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral ministry or church staff roles.
• Commitment to biblically grounded teaching and discipleship.
• Ability to guide and mentor youth and adults in spiritual growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead relational evangelism to connect people to Christ.
• Direct student discipleship for middle school, high school, and college-age students.
• Provide ministry leadership through preaching, teaching, and hands-on service.

Skills

Pastoral care

Youth ministry

Biblical teaching

Job description

First Church of Christ is a Christ‑centered congregation committed to helping people know Jesus, grow in their faith, and live out God’s purpose for their lives.

Through biblical teaching, authentic community, and local and global outreach, we seek to make disciples and share the hope of the Gospel with people of all ages and backgrounds.

We are seeking an Associate Minister who will serve alongside the Lead Minister, Elders, and staff to advance our mission. The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for reaching the lost, a heart for discipling believers, and a desire to shepherd the next generation toward a lifelong walk with Christ. We are looking for a servant‑leader who joyfully uses the gifts God has given them to build up the church.

This full‑time (40 hours/week) role focuses on:

• Relational evangelism — building meaningful connections that lead people to Christ
• Student discipleship — guiding middle school, high school, andcollege‑age students toward spiritual maturity
• Ministry leadership — supporting and strengthening the church’s overall mission through preaching, teaching, and hands‑on ministry

While student ministry is a key component, this position is not limited to youth. The Associate Minister will serve the church as a whole, contributing to a healthy, unified, and mission‑driven ministry team.

If you have a heart for people, a love for Scripture, and a desire to help others follow Jesus, we would love to hear from you.