Associate Pastor First Reformed Church, Cedar Grove, WI Cedar Grove, WI

Reformed Theological Seminary; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Reformed Church is seeking an associate pastor to shepherd the flock through discipleship, ministry coordination, and faithful teaching of God’s Word. The role emphasizes leadership development, visitation, and pastoral care within a Reformed context.

The candidate will preach and teach regularly, lead small groups, and collaborate with the senior pastor to equip members for ministry, while fostering a welcoming environment for visitors and new members.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates godly character and spiritual maturity.
• Cultivates a deep and disciplined life of prayer.
• Preaches and teaches God’s Word with faithfulness, clarity, and conviction.
• Is ordained or ordainable in the Alliance of Reformed Churches.
• Affirms infant baptism and supports church doctrine and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for ministry coordination and adult ministries.
• Preach 7–10 times per year and teach adult discipleship and membership classes.
• Lead and disciple small groups and develop leaders for committees and ministries.
• Provide pastoral care, visit the sick, and offer crisis counseling; participate in weddings and funerals.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Discipleship

Biblical teaching

Church administration

Team collaboration

Prayer life

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

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

Ministry Coordination

• Providing leadership, coordination, and oversight for adult ministries, including small groups, men’s ministry, and discipleship classes
• 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 and Teaching

• 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

Discipleship and Leadership 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

Qualifications: Required:

• Demonstrates godly character and spiritual maturity, walking humbly with God
• Cultivates a deep and disciplined life of prayer
• Faithfully shepherds his family toward greater maturity in Christ (if applicable)
• Genuinely loves people and invests deeply in their lives
• Demonstrates strong administrative and organizational abilities
• Preaches and teaches God’s Word with faithfulness, clarity, and conviction
• Works humbly and collaboratively with a variety of personalities
• Embraces biblical inerrancy, a Reformed theological perspective, the doctrines of grace, and a complementarian understanding of the roles of men and women in the church and home
• Affirms, or is willing to serve in joyful support of, the church’s doctrine and practice of infant baptism

Preferred:

• Master of Divinity degree
• At least five years of pastoral or vocational ministry experience
• Experience leading small-group ministry

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

Ministry Coordination

• 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 and Teaching

• 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

Discipleship and Leadership 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

Pastoral Shepherding

• 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

Qualifications: Required:

• Demonstrates godly character and spiritual maturity, walking humbly with God
• Cultivates a deep and disciplined life of prayer
• Faithfully shepherds his family toward greater maturity in Christ (if applicable)
• Genuinely loves people and invests deeply in their lives
• Demonstrates strong administrative and organizational abilities
• Preaches and teaches God’s Word with faithfulness, clarity, and conviction
• Works humbly and collaboratively with a variety of personalities
• Is ordained or ordainable in the Alliance of Reformed Churches