Associate Pastor - Teaching, Shepherding & Outreach

SBC of Virginia; Phenix (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Baptist Church in Phenix, VA seeks a full-time Associate Pastor focused on adults to shepherd and disciple the church family. The role emphasizes Christ-centered teaching, outreach, and leadership across generations.

The Associate Pastor will work with the Senior Pastor, develop relationships with visitors, and contribute to worship and ministries that reach the community with the Gospel.

Qualifications

• A life and ministry marked by humility, integrity, and spiritual maturity.
• Theological agreement with Midway Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith.
• Strong interest and experience in ministry leadership.
• Supportive of the church’s mission, ministries, and pastoral leadership.
• Skilled at cross-cultural and cross-generational ministry within a diverse congregation.
• Proficient at mobilizing members and executing strategy.
• Gifted communicator in oral, written, and digital contexts.
• Possess a graduate‑level degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and management in line with the church's mission and vision.
• Recruit, train, lead, and equip ministry volunteers and leaders.
• Assist Senior Pastor with ministerial duties and in worship services, as needed.

Skills

Humility

Integrity

Spiritual maturity

Theological alignment

Cross-cultural ministry

Cross-generational ministry

Leadership

Communication skills

Disciple-making

Education

Graduate theology degree

Job description

Midway Baptist Church in Phenix, VA seeks a full-time Associate Pastor focused on adults to shepherd and disciple the church family. The role emphasizes Christ-centered teaching, outreach, and leadership across generations.

The Associate Pastor will work with the Senior Pastor, develop relationships with visitors, and contribute to worship and ministries that reach the community with the Gospel.