Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor

Beacon Church - Derry, NH

FULL TIME

Position Overview

The Associate Pastor will serve under the direct oversight of the Lead Pastor and play a vital role in the spiritual and operational leadership of the church. This individual will provide direct pastoral oversight for Discipleship, Connections and Family Life.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pastoral Leadership

• Build genuine, loving relationships within the congregation and surrounding community;

• In partnership with the Lead Pastor, provide pastoral care and support to the congregation;

• Preach/Teach 6-8 times per year (Sunday mornings/special services) regularly host our worship service

2. Discipleship

• Work directly with the lead pastor and staff to build a culture of discipleship throughout Beacon Church;

• Oversee Beacon Life and continue to develop clear discipleship pathways for children, youth and adults;

• Advance groups as a tool for connection, spiritual growth and care leading our groups leadership team.

3. Connection/Groups

• Develop a clear and effective strategy to help attendees easily take next steps in their relationship with God and the church community;

• Oversee and facilitate our monthly Beacon Life Meeting

• Oversee and connect with our Home and Connect Groups

• Train ministry leaders throughout the congregation in outreach, hospitality, relational evangelism and care;

• Lead and advance a culture of hospitality;

• Oversee next steps process.

3. Family Life

• Provide spiritual leadership, guidance, and oversight to our family life ministry

• Provide support to the Children’s Ministry Director, ensuring alignment with the church’s vision and values.

• Collaborate with the Children’s Ministry Director to ensure a safe, engaging, and biblically sound environment for children.

4. Additional Responsibilities

• Additional roles to make this a full-time position may be in the areas of operations/administration, communications/design and weekend services. Hours and responsibilities would be tailored to the candidates capabilities and capacity.

*This job description is a general guide and may be subject to change based on the needs of the church and applicants gifting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to growing in your own personal faith and discipling others.

• A self-starter with strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with others and work under the direction of the Lead Pastor and the oversight of the elders.

• A heart for outreach and a passion for reaching the lost.

• Ability to lead with vision, creativity, and innovation.

• Love those you serve and have a driving passion to see that they know, trust, and follow Jesus.

• Help contribute toward a dynamic ministry environment.

• Connect, relate and build strong relationships with all ages to teach, shepherd, and disciple.

• Communicate effectively with Beacon Church Staff, Volunteers, and Parents

• Alignment with the church’s doctrinal beliefs and mission.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• 5 years of experience in relevant church leadership roles

We look forward to partnering with a servant-hearted leader who is ready to join us in advancing God’s kingdom in Southern New Hampshire.