Associate Pastor (FT): Current Postings
Associate Pastor
First United Methodist
1001 10th Street
St. Cloud, FL 34769
www.stcloudumcfl.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Seeking a full time Associate Pastor with emphasis in youth/children and family ministries to come with us as we plan to build on 20 acres. We are looking for a mature, highly energetic, well-grounded, evangelistic Christian minister who has a passion for leading and directing youth and children's ministry. This person should be qualified to delegate, nurture, train and equip adults and older youth for the said ministry. Computer skills, musical talent and a strong love for all kinds of people are a must! Masters of Divinity or equivalent with pastoral experience preferred. Should be familiar with and agree with United Methodist Doctrine and resource materials. Resume deadline is noon on Monday, August 11, 2008. Email Rev. Talbott, firststcloudpstr@earthlink.net
QUALIFICATIONS
Mature second or third year student. Could be a deacon or local pastor.
DUTIES
See description
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email Rev. Talbott, firststcloudpstr@earthlink.net
firststcloudpstr@earthlink.net
DATE POSTED
7.21.08
ATS Reference # 0013/2008/TMF
Children's minister
First United Methodist Church
4901 Cobbs Drive
Waco, Texas
www.fumcwaco.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
4000-member congregation seeking a caring, competent Christ-follower to lead our FirstKids Ministry to children (ages birth - 6th grade) and their families. Team-player/leader to would partner with staff. parents and volunteers in helping children discover, pursue and fulfill the purposes set forth in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) and the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39). Activities are planned so that children may come together to spend time with God (Worship), have fun together (Fellowship), learn how to be like Jesus (Discipleship), help other people (Ministry), and share Jesus' Love (Evangelism).
SALARY
Negotiable
CONTACT
Rev. Steve Ramsdell
sramsdell@fumcwaco.org
254/772-5630
Fax: 254/772-9702
Region: South Central
DATE POSTED
7.16.08
ATS Reference # 00011/2008/TMF
Associate Pastor
Montreal Chinese Baptist Church
ATTN: Pastoral Search Committee
3567 Rue St-Urbain
Montreal, QC
H2X 2N6
www.mcbc.qc.ca
JOB DESCRIPTION
Chinese Baptist, Montreal, QC, is seeking a full-time associate pastor who will pastor and lead a young English congregation. The associate pastor will also assist the senior minister in the pastoral care ministry of the church.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be a graduate of an evangelical seminary of good standing with at least a M. Div degree, in agreement with generally held Baptist beliefs, and able to speak English. Proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin or French would be an asset.
DUTIES
Chinese Baptist, Montreal, QC, is seeking a full-time associate pastor who will pastor and lead a young English congregation. The associate pastor will also assist the senior minister in the pastoral care ministry of the church.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PastoralSearchCommittee@mcbc.qc.ca
ATS Reference #0197-6/20/2008-OM
Children's Minister
Christ United Methodist Church
4488 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
JOB DESCRIPTION
Christ United Methodist Church, in Memphis, TN is looking to a Children's Minster for its pastoral leadership team. CUMC is a church of over 6,000 members, a full complement of missions and ministries and a storied heritage of leading within the Methodist and Wesleyan Renewal families.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Children's Minister will have a passion for ministry to and with children and their families. The successful candidate will have an established history of leading effective discipleship and spiritual formation teams in a larger church setting. A strong understanding and appreciation of UM polity and discipline will be a plus. A willingness to relocate to greater Memphis is required.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr.Steve Dodson
Senior Minister
(901) 261-4315
(901) 683-6927-fax
steved@cumcmemphis.org
ATS Reference #0192-6/18/2008-OM
Preaching Associate
Christ United Methodist Church
4488 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
JOB DESCRIPTION
Christ United Methodist Church, in Memphis, TN is looking to hire a Preaching Associate for its pastoral leadership team. CUMC is a church of over 6,000 members, a full complement of missions and ministries and a storied heritage of leading within the Methodist and Wesleyan Renewal families.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Preaching Associate will be a young adult who has proven skill in communicating the Gospel. UM credentialing is preferable, but not mandatory. A passion for both evangelism and transformation is preferable. Willingness to relocate to Memphis is required. This candidate would become the primary preacher in an alternate worship environment with an ancient-future flavor; would also share preaching, teaching and other pastoral duties across the congregation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr.Steve Dodson
Senior Minister
(901) 261-4315
(901) 683-6927-fax
steved@cumcmemphis.org
ATS Reference #0191-6/18/2008-OM
Associate Pastor with Emphasis on Children, Youth, and Family
First United Methodist Church, St. Cloud
1001 10th Street
St. Cloud, Florida 34769
1stumcstcloudfl@earthlink.net
JOB DESCRIPTION
Seeking a full time Associate Pastor with emphasis in youth/children and family ministries to come with us as we plan to build on 20 acres. We are looking for a mature, highly energetic, well-grounded, evangelistic Christian minister who has a passion for leading and directing youth and children's ministry. This person should be qualified to delegate, nurture, train and equip adults and older youth for the said ministry. Computer skills, musical talent and a strong love for all kinds of people are a must! Masters of Divinity or equivalent with pastoral experience preferred. Should be familiar with and agree with United Methodist Doctrine and resource materials. Resume deadline is noon on Monday, June 16, 2008. Email Rev. Talbott, firststcloudpstr@earthlink.net
SALARY
35,000.00
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. C. Alexis Talbott
firststcloudpstr@earthlink.net
ATS Reference #0183-6/04/2008-OM
Discipleship Pastor
Grace Fellowship UMC
2655 S. Mason Rd.
Katy, Texas 77450
www.whatisgrace.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you ready to become an integral member of our pastoral team as we pursue taking our church "to the next level'? Do you have a proven track record of growing a congregation spiritually from seeker to believer to fully-devoted follower of Jesus Christ? Grace Fellowship U.M.C. is actively seeking qualified candidates for the newly-created role of Discipleship Pastor. Grace Fellowship is a relatively young (11 years old) and growing congregation, and is currently averaging 2,700 in Sunday morning attendance. Grace Fellowship desires to yoke with an experienced and energetic ministry leader who can help us take discipleship to the "next level."
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone with a healthy walk and who practices the spiritual disciplines. As a leader of leaders, the ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, is a team player, has both the desire and ability to pour into others, who has several years of direct experience leading or co-leading a large, church-wide discipleship movement, a true passion for discipleship, strong people skills, will be highly organized, and will be energized by working with a broad variety of spiritual personality types.
DUTIES
You will be the champion - the "leader of leaders" - for discipleship at Grace Fellowship. Working closely with the Executive Pastor and leading other members of the pastoral staff (Childrens' Pastor, Jr. High Youth Pastor, Sr. High Youth Pastor, and Small Groups Pastor), you will establish, implement and carry out a discipleship plan that encourages all ages at Grace Fellowship to become fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We want both an architect and a builder; someone who can both dream and implement, and who will help us carry out a significant portion of our eight-year strategic plan (check out C.O.M.P.A.S.S. on our web site at www.whatisgrace.org ).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mitch Peairson
Executive Pastor
mpeairson@whatisgrace.org
ATS Reference #0167-5/19/2008-OM
Pastor of Ministry Development
Wasatch Evangelical Free Church
4433 S 3100 W
Roy, Utah 84067
www.wasatchchurch.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Wasatch Evangelical Free Church is seeking a highly relational equipper and evangelist for a specialized associate pastor role. We are especially interested in a person who can catalyze the process of making disciples at Wasatch Church by equipping and deploying others into ministry. We desire someone who is able to oversee our core disciple-making environments (which include adult discipleship communities and a strategic discipleship training process), to direct the movement of people through the discipleship process, to coach key leaders to build ministry teams, to equip and assist believers in their personal evangelism, and to cast vision for and model mature discipleship.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have experience in vocational ministry, preferably on a church staff. He will have a college degree, although we prefer a graduate of Bible college or seminary. He will ideally possess spiritual gifts of leadership and / or evangelism, although other gift mixes are acceptable. He must have experience in personal evangelism and in leadership development, with strong preference given to those who have also built and equipped teams and managed assimilation processes. He must have the ability to cast vision effectively from the pulpit. The candidate we hope to hire must be a team player, faithful and teachable, with a consistent walk with Christ. Organizational and time-management skills, along with good oral and written communications, are highly desirable. Compatibility with the beliefs and values of Wasatch Church will be assessed using a detailed questionnaire. The compensation package will be regionally competitive, based on experience and qualifications.
DUTIES
1. Serve as a positive example of a mature disciple of Jesus in attitude, conduct and relationships. 12.5%
2. Train, coach, supervise and multiply Team Leaders of the church's Communities in order to produce effective leaders and teams. 12.5%
3. Train, coach, supervise and multiply Phase Leaders of the various phases of church's intentional disciplemaking experience, The Ascent, in order to produce effective leaders and teams. 15%
4. Coordinate and coach ministry teams arising from the cooperative efforts of the church's Communities, in the areas of Fellowship, Care, Prayer, Discipleship, Evangelism, Gathering, Community Service and Global Mission, in order to equip teams and team leaders to produce effective ministry. 12.5%
5. Build and lead a team to oversee and track the process of assimilating newcomers and new believers into the relationships and ministries of the church, in order to help them become fully engaged participants in the discipleship process. 20%
6. Partner with the congregation's members to catalyze and support their individual evangelistic relationships and strategies while equipping and deploying others to do the same, in order to maximize opportunities to share the good news of Jesus within the relational networks of the church, with a view to reach the whole world. 12.5%
7. Preach in the church's Worship Gathering ten to fifteen times per year, in order to cast vision and equip congregation members to live as mature disciples of Jesus. 5%
8. Participate in cooperative ventures with other like-minded churches, both within and outside of the EFCA, where it is appropriate and does not interfere with mission priorities.
9. Make use of available resources to cultivate ongoing personal and professional growth. 10%
10. Fulfill other reasonable ministry duties, as needed and assigned by the Lead Pastor, in keeping with mission priorities and personal strengths and abilities
SALARY
Depends on Experience
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lynda Lee
801-731-7118
ATS Reference #0132-4/17/2008-OM
Director of Adult Discipleship and Community Groups
Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church
120 E Main, PO Box 399
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
www.springarborfm.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church, average attendance 1400, located in a Christian University setting in south central Michigan, is seeking an enthusiastic leader who can build on our growing discipleship culture through smaller and midsize community groups for adults. We seek a person with a Wesleyan-Armenian theological perspective and with a vision for whole-life discipleship.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in ministry in a larger church setting is desired. A graduate degree in any of the areas of theology, spiritual formation, or practical ministry is required.
DUTIES
This person must be able to articulate clear discipleship objectives and be able to translate them into a comprehensive discipleship culture. Must also be able to cast a vision for community life in a larger church setting and be able to attract and build a strong team of teachers, community group leaders, and mentors.
SALARY
To be determined
CONTACT INFORMATION
Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church
120 E Main, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
517-750-2400
info@springarborfm.org
ATS Reference #0125-4/16/2008-OM
Associate English Pastor
Chinese Lutheran Church of Honolulu
1640 Liliha St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
clch.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lighthouse Ministry, the English-speaking ministry of the Chinese Lutheran Church of Honolulu (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care for the growth and development of the ministry. This ministry comprise of young professionals, college students, youth and some families.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's level of theological studies from an accredited seminary. Ordination not a requirement, but candidate must plan to be ordained in the future. Native English-speaker with a sense of community. Experience/familiarity with the Asian cultures preferred, but not required. All relevant experience will be considered.
Interested party should prepare to provide: a personal statement of faith including the testimony of conversion in Christ, and the conviction to be called by God to serve Him in full-time ministry; a resume; and three letters of reference. Email applications to: LighthouseSearch@gmail.com.
SALARY
Negotiable
CONTACT INFORMATION
Application through E-Mail, Lighthouse Search Committee. LighthouseSearch@gmail.com
ATS Reference #0123-4/16/2008-OM
Campus Pastor
La Croix United Methodist Church
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
www.lacroixchurch.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Start Date: June 15, 2008
The Campus Pastor position is newly created to start a new campus outreach and ministry on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University (main campus enrollment: 7500). This position offers a fresh opportunity for an entrepreneurial type individual desiring to impact the Kingdom of God in the university culture. The successful candidate will be a highly relational individual committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This person will spend a significant amount of time on the campus building relationships with students, faculty, and the administration. This position and ministry will be resourced and supported by La Croix United Methodist Church.
Supervision and Accountability:
Directly: Assistant Pastor
Indirectly: Senior Pastor and Church Council
QUALIFICATIONS
- strong commitment to Jesus Christ and the advancement of his mission in the
world through evangelism.
- B.A. or equivalent
-proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteer leadership.
- capable communicator with a passion for reaching and discipling college age persons, many of whom embrace a postmodern worldview.
DUTIES
Campus Ministry Responsibilities:
- overall long term and short term visioning and planning.
- developing, maintaining, and evaluating a strong discipleship
process.
- exposing students to God's global heart through GLOCAL
mission experiences.
- the recruitment and development of student leaders.
- all ongoing program development and evaluation of student
outreach ministries on area campuses.
- all aspects of college ministry.
Worship Responsibilities:
- design and implementation of a new worship gathering
on the campus of Southeast.
SALARY
$45-50,000 total benefit package based on experience
CONTACT INFORMATION
Application deadline: April 25, 2008
Send Resume to:
Dan Steska, Executive Director
La Croix Church
3102 Lexington
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Applications materials should include:
Cover Letter
Resume
Sample sermon
References
ATS Reference #0119-4/02/2008-OM
Associate Pastor
Messiah Christian Church
1501 Huguenot Road
Midlothian, Virginia 23113
messiahchristian.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Messiah CC is a growing church in Richmond, Virginia area. The Associate Pastor would assist the Senior Pastor in all pastoral duties with a special emphasis on ministry to people who visit our church.
QUALIFICATIONS
Seminary Graduate
SALARY
$50,000
CONTACT INFORMATION
Pastor Joseph R. Anderson
524 Adkins Ridge Place
Richmond, Virginia 23236
pastorofmessiahcc@comcast.net
ATS Reference #0108-4/02/2008-OM