Assistant Pastor – English Ministry

Assistant Pastor – English Ministry

Tacoma First Baptist Church | Tacoma, Washington

Position Type: Full-time

Annual Salary: $66,000 plus benefits

Work Location: In person

About Our Church

Tacoma First Baptist Church (TFBC) is a Southern Baptist church in Tacoma, Washington. Our English Ministry serves a multicultural congregation, including families with both English-speaking and Korean-speaking members. We are committed to faithful biblical preaching, Christ-centered worship, intentional discipleship, and fulfilling the Great Commission.

About the Position

We are seeking a full-time Assistant Pastor to serve our English Ministry, with a primary focus on discipleship and pastoral care for young adults and young families.

Reporting directly to the English Ministry Pastor, the Assistant Pastor will build meaningful relationships with young adults and young families, preach and teach God’s Word, provide pastoral care, and assist with ministry planning, administration, and outreach.

The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature, servant-hearted leader who loves the local church, serves well across cultural backgrounds, and is passionate about helping young adults and young families grow in faith and build Christ-centered lives and homes.

Qualifications

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Spiritual maturity, personal integrity, and a heart for serving others.
• A degree from a Bible college, or current enrollment in or graduation from an accredited seminary.
• The ability to build meaningful relationships and serve effectively in a multicultural and multiethnic church.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Shepherd and disciple young adults and young families through intentional relationships, mentoring, and pastoral care.
• Assist the English Ministry Pastor with ministry planning, coordination, and administration.
• Preach at the Wednesday evening service approximately once per month.
• Preach at an early morning prayer service approximately once per week.
• Preach and teach in other ministry settings as assigned.
• Support the English Ministry Pastor in congregational care, leadership, outreach, and other ministry responsibilities.
• Participate actively in the life of the church and collaborate with other ministry leaders.

Schedule: This position includes Sunday services, Wednesday evening services, and regular early morning ministry responsibilities.

Ministry Language: All preaching and teaching, including Wednesday evening services and early morning prayer services, will be conducted entirely in English. Korean language proficiency is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $66,000
• Health insurance
• GuideStone retirement plan contribution: $500 per month
• Ministry resource allowance
• Annual conference and continuing education support
• Cell phone allowance

How to Apply

Please email the following application materials to tfbcwa@gmail.com:

1. Résumé outlining your education and ministry experience.
2. Personal Statement of Faith and Calling describing your salvation testimony and calling to pastoral ministry.
3. Education Documentation confirming enrollment in or graduation from a Bible college or seminary.
4. Two Letters of Recommendation, including at least one from a pastor.

Email Subject Line: English Ministry Assistant Pastor Application – [Your Name]

For questions about the position, please contact Pastor Soonmo Gweon, Administrative Pastor,

at tfbcwa@gmail.com.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Submitted application materials will not be returned.

Church Information

Tacoma First Baptist Church

1328 S. 84th Street

Tacoma, WA 98444

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kyung Won Song

Website: www.tfbc.org

Phone: (253) 535-5803

We look forward to connecting with candidates who love Jesus, care deeply for His people, and desire to help young adults and young families grow as faithful disciples of Christ.

Tacoma First Baptist Church is a church that fulfills the mission of being the salt and light of the world by growing in the character of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit and making disciples of all nations through the gospel.