Associate Pastor – Grace Baptist Church

North America Baptist; North Dakota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established church in Grand Forks is seeking an associate pastor to lead youth and young adult ministries. This role involves providing spiritual leadership through preaching, discipleship, and exemplifying godly character. The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree, have a strong Christian character, and be committed to the church's mission. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant community of faith, fostering spiritual growth and maturity among members. If you are passionate about guiding the next generation and advancing the kingdom of God, this role is for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Professional development

Qualifications

• Meets qualifications for a pastor as per 1 Timothy 3:1–7.
• Two years of ministry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership through preaching and discipleship.
• Oversee youth and young adult ministries in cooperation with the lead pastor.

Skills

Biblical preaching

Discipleship

Youth Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

Spiritual leadership

Education

Master of Divinity

Master of Theology/Theological Studies

Job description

Grace Baptist Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is seeking an associate pastor who will share in carrying out God’s purpose, vision, and mission for His church. The purpose of Grace Baptist Church is to glorify God (1 Peter 2:9). The vision of Grace Baptist Church is to be a community of true disciples (Colossians 1:13–14). The mission of Grace Baptist Church is to advance the kingdom of God (Matthew 28:18–20).

This position will be an associate pastor, to assist the lead pastor shepherding the church, with particular responsibility for leading the church’s Youth Ministry (middle school and high school) and Young Adult Ministry (post high school) with these key responsibilities:

1. Provide spiritual leadership to the church’s ministries through biblically sound preaching, discipleship, and exemplifying godly character.
2. Preach and teach God’s Word with the purpose of individual and corporate spiritual growth and maturity in Christ.
3. Demonstrate competency and excellence in the study of the scripture and equipping people to be disciples.
4. Provide primary oversight of youth ministry and young adult ministry. Shepherd and provide directional leadership to these ministries in cooperation with the lead pastor and Board of Elders.

Requirements and Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Meets the qualifications for a pastor as listed in 1 Timothy 3:1–7.
2. Testimony and faith in Jesus Christ. Mature and growing Christian character. Agreement with the Grace Baptist Church Statement of Faith.
3. Master of Divinity degree or Master of Theology/Theological Studies degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited theological school. Two years of ministry experience.
4. Willing to work on-site, except when duties require otherwise.

Special Notes

Compensation: Commensurate with education, experience, and scope of employment. Will include salary; benefits; paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation; and professional development.

700 24th Ave S. Grand Forks, ND 58201 United States