Associate Pastor New Life Christian Church

Manhattan Christian College; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Christian church in Virginia is seeking an Associate Pastor to oversee ministries, implement a discipleship program, and lead volunteer recruitment. The role involves managing church calendars, preaching regularly, and working directly with the Lead Pastor in a full-time capacity. The ideal candidate is a committed follower of Christ with strong leadership and communication skills, ideally with a Bachelor's Degree and prior ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Christ.
• Outgoing and self-motivated.
• Able to lead and encourage volunteer teams.
• Desire for spiritual growth and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of discipleship programs.
• Oversee church calendar and staff schedules.
• Manage facilities use and maintenance.
• Preach 8-10 times each year.
• Track attendance, giving, groups, and serving metrics.
• Develop strategies for volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Coordinate centralized volunteer scheduling for ministries.
• Create systems for NLCC staff, volunteers, and ministries.
• Oversee First Impressions Ministry and Men’s Connect.
• Preach 8–10 times per year; handle weddings and funerals as requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication skills

Spiritual growth and learning

Strong interpersonal communication

Well-organized; systems leadership

Ordained in a Christian Church/Church‑

Ministry/management experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Background check capable

Will become NLCC member if not already

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Us

New Life Christian Church is a growing, multi-generational church located in Winchester, VA. We’re a Bible-teaching, community-focused, non-denominational church most closely associated with the Restoration Movement. Winchester is a growing community located about an hour outside of Washington D.C. in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We are seeking an Associate Pastor to join our congregation.

Job Description

The Associate Pastor shall work with the Lead Pastor and Elders to coordinate the ministries of the church through oversight of volunteer leaders, support staff, schedules, facilities, systems, and resources. Also, will be responsible for implementing and leading a discipleship process/program across all demographics, and overseeing First Impressions.

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Christ.
• Outgoing and Self-Motivated.
• Ability to recruit, manage, encourage, and lead volunteer teams.
• Able to be a positive and compatible member of our ministry staff.
• Desire for spiritual growth and learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized and familiar with leading and implementing systems.
• Ordained in a Christian Church/Church of Christ.
• Ministry and/or Management Experience Preferred.
• Bachelors Degree Preferred.
• Will become a member of NLCC if not already.
• Can pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead in implementation of discipleship process/program across all demographics.
• Oversee Church Calendar including staff schedules and vacation.
• Oversee Pastoral Care System for elders and all pastoral staff.
• Manage facilities use/scheduling/maintenance.
• Identify and track measurables: attendance/giving/groups/serving.
• Lead and implement strategies for volunteer recruitment/retention.
• Coordinate centralized volunteer scheduling for all applicable ministries.
• Create and implement systems as needed for NLCC as a whole, staff, volunteers, and within ministries.
• Oversee all aspects of the First Impressions Ministry and Men’s Connect.
• Preach 8-10 times each year.
• Weddings and Funerals as requested.

Working Relationships

• Directly responsible to the Lead Pastor.
• Attend weekly Staff Meeting.
• Keep flexible, but regular office hours.
• Be in an Adult Life Group.
• Attend monthly Church Council meeting.
• Attend Next Steps Gatherings.
• Attend Elders Meetings as requested.
• Full-Time Role: approx. 40 hours/week, compensation based on experience/qualifications.

Other Expectations

• Other duties as assigned.

To Apply

If interested, please email a resume with cover letter to Kraig Bishop at [e-mail]