Teaching Pastor & Ministry Leader (Associate Role)

JustChurchJobs, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bluff Church in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Teaching Pastor (Associate Pastor) to lead biblical teaching and shepherd the church with a team of elders. You will work closely with the Lead Pastor, grow with the church, and potentially progress toward Lead Pastor as the Executive Pastor transitions.

The position emphasizes preaching, discipleship, pastoral care, and community outreach, with a vision to reach Poplar Bluff for Jesus and build a unified staff culture aligned with biblically

Qualifications

• Demonstrates mature relationship with Jesus Christ and a healthy spiritual life.
• Strong commitment to Scripture and knowledge of the Bible.
• Effective speaker and teacher of Scripture.
• Meets scriptural requirements 1 Tim 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
• Ability to collaborate with Lead Pastor and elder team.
• Humility and teachability with leadership aptitude.
• Supports vision of a church for people who have given up on church.
• Affirms beliefs and ministry philosophy of The Bluff Church.
• Proven history of healthy church leadership.
• Successful background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preaching and teaching ministry of the church.
• Preach the majority of the year (about 90%).
• Serve as a member of the Elder Team.
• Deliver messages blending expository and topical styles.
• Lead and recruit for small group ministries.
• Oversee the church's student ministry (middle/high school).
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and guide ministry teams.
• Lead evangelism and outreach culture development.
• Participate in worship planning as part of the team.
• Provide pastoral care and personal investment in members.
• Maintain regular in-person office hours.
• Meet with members to provide biblically-based coaching.
• Participate in community service as part of church mission.
• Maintain open communication with elders and the Lead Pastor.
• Attend regular planning meetings with church staff.
• Fulfill pastoral duties as assigned.

Skills

Godly lifestyle

Evangelism passion

Christ-like living

Interpersonal skills

Self-control

Personal integrity

Job description

The Bluff Church in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Teaching Pastor (Associate Pastor) to lead biblical teaching and shepherd the church with a team of elders. You will work closely with the Lead Pastor, grow with the church, and potentially progress toward Lead Pastor as the Executive Pastor transitions.

The position emphasizes preaching, discipleship, pastoral care, and community outreach, with a vision to reach Poplar Bluff for Jesus and build a unified staff culture aligned with biblically