Associate Pastor leading to Senior Pastor after apprenticeship

Seeking an Associate Pastor to begin a path to become (after a reasonable time of apprenticeship) the Senior Pastor of a non-denominational (formerly Baptist) church in a suburban northeastern part of New Jersey (Essex County).

Average Current Worship Attendance = 135-165 adults [there is a separate Spanish-speaking worship service in our united church family]

Here are our hoped-for criteria:

·        Possessing a shepherd’s heart and a desire to serve, this pastor’s calling would include connecting and serving with a wide variety of age groups and possessing the warmth and flexibility to empower others as leaders and as siblings in Christ. As a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Bible church, our goal is to spread the Gospel and have our congregation steadily growing in faith, deepening our devotion to Scripture, and serving as a beacon of hope and love in our community.

We are looking for the following 10 Ministry specialties in a pastor:

·        Preaching

·        Bible Teaching

·        Pastoral Care

·        Church Growth

·        Leadership/Vision-Casting

·        Family-oriented Ministry

·        Evangelism and Community Involvement

·        Pastoral Counseling

·        Worship Interaction

·        Management of Staff

Qualification

·        College degree required, plus an M.Div. degree from accredited Seminary preferred, but not necessarily an unwaivable requirement, plus significant pastoral and preaching experience.

How to Apply

Please send resume to:

Brookdale Christian Church (email: bcc@brookdalechristian.com) or mail to:

1350 Broad Street

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

ATTN: James Treffinger, Senior Pastor

We are a Bible-centered church home that invites people to grow together as a family of believers.

Founded in 1894, today Brookdale Christian Church is a nondenominational church with a focus on helping every member of your family discover and know God.

Whether you are a lifelong Christian, someone newly seeking to encounter God, or somewhere in between, our goal is to make you feel at home at Brookdale Christian Church and support you with biblical answers as you take your next step of faith. The members of our congregation represent a range of church backgrounds, cultural identities, ages, and life stages. We are proud of the diverse group of believers who call us their church home, here to love one another, serve the Brookdale community, and grow in God together.