Associate Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

First Reformed Church seeks an associate pastor to shepherd the flock through discipleship, ministry coordination, faithful teaching of God’s Word, and leadership development.

The role is intentionally flexible and may be adapted to fit gifts, experience, and calling, with emphasis on leadership across adult ministries, preaching and teaching, and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, coordination, and oversight for adult ministries, including small groups, men’s ministry, and discipleship classes
• Recruiting and equipping volunteers for adult ministries
• Evaluating and selecting curriculum for the church’s discipleship ministries
• Developing a pathway for welcoming and connecting visitors to the life of the church
• Preaching 7–10 times per year, with particular concentration during the summer months
• Teaching Sunday and/or Wednesday adult discipleship classes (shared with senior pastor)
• Teaching membership classes (shared with senior pastor)
• Leading annual deacon training
• Leading a small group (meets twice per month)
• Discipling men individually and in groups
• Equipping and developing leaders for committees and ministries
• Helping members identify and employ their spiritual gifts
• Interceding in prayer for the congregation
• Cultivating strong pastoral relationships with members
• Assisting the senior pastor with ministry responsibilities as needs arise
• Visiting the sick and elderly as part of a shared congregational care ministry
• Providing short-term pastoral counsel to individuals and couples during times of crisis
• Occasionally officiating weddings and funerals and administering the sacraments

Job description

The associate pastor will help shepherd the flock of First Reformed Church through discipleship, ministry coordination, the faithful teaching of God’s Word, and leadership development

*Note: The following job description is intentionally flexible and may be adapted to fit the unique gifts, experience, and calling of the associate pastor

1. Ministry Coordination

1. Providing leadership, coordination, and oversight for adult ministries, including small groups, men’s ministry, and discipleship classes
2. Recruiting and equipping volunteers for adult ministries
3. Evaluating and selecting curriculum for the church’s discipleship ministries
4. Developing a pathway for welcoming and connecting visitors to the life of the church

2. Preaching and Teaching

1. Preaching 7–10 times per year, with particular concentration during the summer months
2. Teaching Sunday and/or Wednesday adult discipleship classes (shared with senior pastor)
3. Teaching membership classes (shared with senior pastor)
4. Leading annual deacon training

3. Discipleship and Leadership Training

1. Leading a small group (meets twice per month)
2. Discipling men individually and in groups
3. Equipping and developing leaders for committees and ministries
4. Helping members identify and employ their spiritual gifts

4. Pastoral Shepherding

1. Interceding in prayer for the congregation
2. Cultivating strong pastoral relationships with members
3. Assisting the senior pastor with ministry responsibilities as needs arise
4. Visiting the sick and elderly as part of a shared congregational care ministry
5. Providing short-term pastoral counsel to individuals and couples during times of crisis
6. Occasionally officiating weddings and funerals and administering the sacraments