Associate Pastor

Philosophy of Ministry

• We worship for an audience of one.
• We run by biblical conviction (Please see FCC Statement of Faith and the Elder Position Statements found at www.fccnr.org/about).
• A pastor is a general practitioner.
• What you win them with is what you win them to.
• Everyone submits to someone. (The Associate Pastor reports to the Lead Pastor)

Character/ Culture

• Meet the biblical qualifications of an elder found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Trust and Discretion
• Frank & Open Communication 
• Honest
• Striving for Excellence

Competency

• Emphasis: Discipleship and Assimilation
• Establish a discipleship pathway
• Coordinate Faith Training (i.e. Adult Sunday School)
• Coordinate small groups
• Select, equip and empower volunteers in ministry areas.
• Teach a Sunday School class
• Lead a small group
• Conduct pastoral counseling as needed
• Preach 20% (Subject to change)
• Pastoral visitations
• Funerals/Weddings as assigned
• Attend Deacon Meetings
• Oversee Missions Team 
• Any further duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor