Associate Pastor — Adult Discipleship & Leadership

MinistryPlace; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Baptist Church in Phenix, VA seeks an Associate Pastor to lead with vision, teach Christ-centered lessons, and shepherd a diverse congregation. The role focuses on adults, partnering with the Senior Pastor in worship and ministry oversight.

The candidate will disciple people through teaching, leadership development, and outreach, striving to reach the community with the Gospel and nurture spiritual maturity across generations.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies.
• Theological agreement with Midway Baptist Church.
• Strong interest and experience in ministry.
• Proficient at mobilizing members and executing strategy.
• Gifted communicator in oral, written, and digital contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision, provide leadership, recruit and train volunteers and leaders.
• Teach Christ-centered lessons from God’s Word in multiple formats.
• Shepherd the congregation through personal relationships, prayer, counsel, and outreach.

Skills

Gifted communicator

Cross-cultural ministry

Cross-generational ministry

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Strategic mobilization

Education

Graduate-level degree in theology/divinity/religious studies

Job description

Midway Baptist Church in Phenix, VA seeks an Associate Pastor to lead with vision, teach Christ-centered lessons, and shepherd a diverse congregation. The role focuses on adults, partnering with the Senior Pastor in worship and ministry oversight.

The candidate will disciple people through teaching, leadership development, and outreach, striving to reach the community with the Gospel and nurture spiritual maturity across generations.