Associate Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hills Baptist Church in Burgaw, NC, seeks a faith-forward Associate Pastor passionate about making disciples and investing in the next generation. The role emphasizes preaching, adult Sunday School teaching, and ministering to children and youth in partnership with the Lead Pastor.

The successful candidate will shepherd families, counsel individuals, and lead outreach efforts while modeling biblical conviction and a heart for gospel proclamation.

Qualifications

• Must possess a genuine profession of faith and a clear testimony of salvation.
• Called to pastoral ministry per I Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9.
• Evangelist's heart, passionate to share the Gospel with the lost.
• Able to clearly teach God's Word to all ages, including children and youth.
• Utilizes an exegetical approach to sermon prep and delivery.
• Willing to engage with local schools and sports leagues.
• Self-disciplined with a servant's heart; humble and teachable.

Responsibilities

• Preaching and Teaching: Weekly Sunday School for adults; Sunday morning worship 10-12 times a year.
• Pastoral Role: Shepherding Children's Ministry; counsel families; train leadership; disciple parents.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Discipleship

Public speaking

Exegetical preaching

Community engagement

Job description

(full time)Forest Hills Baptist Church in Burgaw, North Carolina, is seeking a faithful Associate Pastor who is passionate about making disciples and investing in the next generation.

(full time)Forest Hills Baptist Church in Burgaw, North Carolina, is seeking a faithful Associate Pastor who is passionate about making disciples and investing in the next generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Preaching and Teaching
  • Weekly Sunday School teaching for adults
  • Sunday morning main worship preaching (10-12 times a year)
• Pastoral Role
  • Shepherding Children's Ministry
    • Regularly available to counsel families
    • Equip and train children and youth group leadership team members
    • Disciple and support parents with school age children
  • Serving as a member of the Pastoral Leadership Team
    • In conjunction with the Lead Pastor, providing general oversight and vision for the spiritual health and direction of the church
    • Eager to support the Lead Pastor's vision and ministry plan
• Pastoral Care
  • Partner with Lead Pastor to provide counseling to individuals/families
  • Regularly exercise the ministry of presence in all facets of church life
• Administration and Event Planning
  • Participate in annual budget planning with Stewardship Team
  • Work with Lead Pastor and staff to review and revise annual ministry plan
  • Attending weekly staff meeting and monthly Deacons' Meeting
  • Regularly meeting with Lead Pastor for discipleship and accountability
  • Develop and lead outreach efforts that intentionally connect our church with the surrounding community
• Skills, Qualifications, And Biblical Convictions
  • Must possess a genuine profession of faith and clear testimony of salvation
  • Called to and gifted for pastoral ministry according to I Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9
  • An evangelist's heart, passionate to share the hope of the Gospel with the lost
  • Able to clearly teach and communicate God's Word to all ages and demographics, particularly to younger children and youth
  • Utilizes an exegetical approach to sermon prep and delivery
  • Not shy and willing to be a self-starter that engages with our local schools and sports leagues
  • Self-disciplined, motivated character with a servant's heart
  • Holds firmly to core Christian doctrines and convictions, but humble and gracious towards others
  • Teachable, flexible, and willing to submit to the leadership of the Lead Pastor
  • Fully in alignment with the BFM 2000
  • In agreement with a complementarian view of pastoral ministry
  • If married, absolutely committed to wife (and children)
  • Actively guards moral purity
  • Able to complete and pass a nationally accredited background check

Compensation

This is a full‑time position with compensation corresponding with experience and qualifications.