Associate Pastor New Hope Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hope Church in Manhattan, KS, seeks an associate pastor who is biblically qualified and will serve as a general pastor-elder alongside the elder team, embodying the church's theology and values.

Ideal candidate has seminary training (prefer Masters level) and prior pastoral experience and will join a multi-generational church renovating its permanent home near Ft. Riley.

Qualifications

• Biblically qualified man who meets elder qualifications from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Ideally has seminary training, preferably at the Masters level, and prior pastoral experience.
• Functions as a permanent member of the elder team, general pastor-elder with designated roles.
• Champions the theology and values of New Hope Church.

Skills

Seminary training

Pastoral experience

Elder qualifications

Education

Masters degree in theology

Job description

Church Summary

New Hope Church is a Southern Baptist Convention church located in Manhattan, KS. The church was originally planted in 1987. Over many years and meeting locations, the church has grown to around 150 members and 400 attendees on a Sunday morning. We are in the process of renovating our permanent church home of 72,000+ square feet at 1213 Bakers Way in Manhattan. The church is multi-generational with a high number of both college students and military families stationed at nearby Ft. Riley. New Hope Church exists to help people walk with God for life. We do this by being a church centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Word of God who seeks to value discipleship, relational culture, and equipping the next generation. The church currently has one full-time staff member (Lead Pastor) and five part-time staff members (KidsLIFE director, worship director, Fusion youth ministry director, WomensLIFE director, and office associate).

Qualifications

The associate pastor is a biblically qualified man who meets the qualifications of an elder from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Ideally, he will have seminary training, preferably at the Masters level, as well as prior pastoral experience. The associate pastor will function as a permanent member of the elder team of New Hope Church in line with the New Testament’s understanding of pastors and elders as the same office. The role intentionally avoids specialization and will instead function as a general pastor-elder with some specifically designated roles. He will joyfully champion the theology and values of New Hope Church in line with the BF&M 2000 and the historic creeds of the church. He will embody the staff values of New Hope Church. He will be a committed member who grows in love for the people of New Hope Church (Philippians 1:7–8).