Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor

New Life Christian Church – Wildwood / The Villages, Florida

Full-Time Position

About the Church

New Life Christian Church is a growing, Christ-centered congregation located in the heart of Central Florida, just minutes from The Villages, one of the largest and most active retirement communities in the nation. Our mission is Connecting Seniors with Christ, and we seek to provide worship, discipleship, pastoral care, and service opportunities that lead people into a deeper relationship with Jesus. We value strong biblical teaching, meaningful fellowship, passionate worship, and ministry excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a spiritually mature, relational Associate Pastor with a heart for teaching, discipleship, and shepherding. The ideal candidate will assist in preaching and teaching ministries while providing leadership to our Life Groups and Discipleship Ministries. This role focuses on equipping leaders, connecting people into community, and fostering spiritual growth within a primarily senior adult congregation that is active, eager to learn, and deeply engaged in ministry.

Key Responsibilities

• Preach periodically as part of the preaching team.
• Teach Bible studies, classes, and discipleship training sessions.
• Provide leadership and vision for Life Groups and discipleship pathway development.
• Recruit, train, encourage, and support Life Group leaders and ministry volunteers.
• Offer pastoral care, prayer, counseling (non-clinical), and visitation as needed.
• Support church-wide events, outreach, and ministry initiatives.

Qualifications

• A growing, evident relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Strong commitment to the authority of Scripture and biblical teaching.
• Shepherding heart with a love for building relationships and discipling others.
• Prior pastoral/ministry experience (3+ years preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in ministry or related field required; seminary training preferred.
• Ability to collaborate joyfully with staff, volunteers, and leadership teams.

Personal Characteristics

• Humble, approachable, and teachable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Spiritually discerning, compassionate, and steady under pressure.
• Passionate about helping believers grow in Christ.

About the Area

Serving at New Life means ministering in one of the most unique mission fields in America. The Wildwood / The Villages region is vibrant, friendly, and active—with year-round recreation, faith openness, and abundant opportunities for relational ministry. Whether enjoying outdoor living, neighborhood gatherings, Bible study groups, or local outreach, this is a wonderful and fulfilling place to live and serve.

Compensation

• Full-time salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off and ministry-related expense allowances.
• Supportive leadership and a healthy, unified church culture.

To Apply

Please submit the following:

1. Resume
2. Personal testimony
3. Philosophy of ministry statement
4. Teaching/sermon sample (video or audio link preferred)