Associate Pastor

Job Overview

The presentation of this calling is a bit unusual, so please read carefully. Additionally, the position comes with an annual salary of $40,000 and a 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath on-site parsonage w/utilities covered as part of the pay package.

Our local church has been growing and has reached the point where we require two full-time pastors. As the Elder Board reviewed our most pressing needs and the strengths and weaknesses of our Lead Pastor, we determined that we want to hire one man, but there are two possible primary functions. We are looking for either a pastor who is strong in youth and pastoral care (i.e., visitation, counseling, discipleship) or a pastor who is gifted in administration and pastoral care. While the title will be associate pastor, we are essentially looking for either an executive pastor focused on pastoral care or a family pastor who will devote a portion of the week to pastoral care.

Both positional emphases require the called and qualified man to fulfill the typical duties of a pastor such as funerals, weddings, communion, baptisms, etc., and will not be listed under direct responsibilities.

Job Description

FAMILY PASTOR EMPHASIS:

Primary Responsibilities:

Student Ministries – 40%

• Provide direct leadership of students and their families between 7th and 12th
• Run Youth Group on Wed. Nights
• Plan and enact events throughout the year
• Plan and enact local and global mission opportunities        

Pastoral Care – 40%

• Share the discipleship load with the Lead Pastor, which often involves evening availability.
• Willingly engage in shepherding the flock through visitation, counseling, prayer, encouragement, and admonishment as needed.
• Intentionally spend time with congregation members (i.e., meals, “hanging out”)
• Oversee the care team, shut-in ministry, and help the elder board in their shepherding responsibilities.        

Family Oversight – 10%

• Oversee the Children’s Director and Young Adult ministries       

Congregational Preaching and Teaching – 10%

• Be an active leader in the Discipleship Pathway
• Preach to the assembled local church when needed (~4-8 times a year)
• Share teaching responsibilities with the elder board within the proper venues (Sunday Evening Services, Discipleship Classes)

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EXECUTIVE PASTOR EMPHASIS:

Primary Responsibilities:               

Pastoral Care – 60%

• Handle a majority of the discipleship load with the Lead Pastor, which often involves evening availability.
• Willingly engage in shepherding the flock through visitation, counseling, prayer, encouragement, and admonishment as needed.
• Intentionally spend time with congregation members (i.e., meals, “hanging out”)
• Oversee the care team, shut-in ministry, and help the elder board in their shepherding responsibilities.
• Oversee the planning and execution of all fellowship events
• Have a strong pulse on the condition of all our people        

Administration – 15%

• Help the Lead Pastor in Oversight of committees
• Take the lead in preparing and maintaining the budget along with the Elder Board
• Take the lead in the oversight of the maintenance (not direct maintenance) of our 14-acre property, rental property, and parsonages.

Shepherding the staff – 15%

• Assist the Lead Pastor with oversight, shepherding, and development of the staff
• Help plan and run weekly staff meetings

Congregational Preaching and Teaching – 10%

• Be an active leader in the Discipleship Pathway
• Preach to the assembled local church when needed (~4-8 times a year)
• Share teaching responsibilities with the elder board within the proper venues (Sunday Evening Services, Discipleship Classes)

How To Apply

Email Pastor Bill Burton at bburton@exeterbfc.org for a full job description, additional compensation details and a list of full requirements. Resumes and any attachments should also be emailed to Pastor Bill Burton.