Pastor of Formation & Community Life

Redeemer Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary accident/AD&D

HSA and HRA

Limited Purpose FSA

Job summary

Redeemer Brooklyn is seeking an Assistant Pastor of Formation & Community Life to lead community life, spiritual formation, and pastoral care. You will work with the Senior Pastor to shape a culture of discipleship and mission across a growing church plant.

The role includes preaching and worship leadership portions, equipping volunteers, and developing members. A theology degree and pastoral experience are essential; full-time role with Sundays required.

Qualifications

• Gospel-oriented heart for NYC; aligned with Redeemer PCA's principles.
• Shepherd who builds relationships and community.
• Excellent teaching and preaching gifts.
• Urban church plant context success mindset.
• Minimum four years of college and theological degree; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years pastoral experience with staff management.
• Willing to become Redeemer Brooklyn member.

Responsibilities

• Oversee community group strategy aligned with church vision and mission.
• Recruit, equip, mobilize, and train lay leaders.
• Provide pastoral care, coaching and counseling as needed.
• Develop strategy for spiritual formation, including membership oversight.
• Teach cohorts and write weekly community group studies.
• General shepherding and staff collaboration on pastoral issues.
• Manage and develop staff/interns on the community life team.
• Preach 8–10 times per year and lead worship on Sundays when needed.
• Support Senior Pastor in building a healthy Diaconate and Session culture.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Teaching gifts

Community building

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Theological degree

Bachelor’s degree minimum

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Redeemer Brooklyn is seeking an Assistant Pastor of Formation & Community Life to lead community life, spiritual formation, and pastoral care. You will work with the Senior Pastor to shape a culture of discipleship and mission across a growing church plant.

The role includes preaching and worship leadership portions, equipping volunteers, and developing members. A theology degree and pastoral experience are essential; full-time role with Sundays required.