Job Title: Associate Pastor Responsible To: Session Elders Reports To: Senior Pastor
Overview: The Associate Pastor is responsible for creating, leading, and shepherding programs in key areas of the church. As a member of the pastoral leadership, the Associate Pastor assists in the mission of WEPC and is committed to the core values of this congregation and the EPC in all aspects of ministry within the church and community.
Key Areas of Responsibility Expectations
1) Discipleship Ministries
A: Lead and implement a unified vision of discipleship at WEPC
B: Identify, equip, support, and oversee discipleship volunteers and staff as they carry out their roles
C: Assume leadership and teaching for special projects and events
2) Small Groups
A: Believing that small groups are a key component of discipleship, champion the vision for small groups as important for all members of WEPC
B: Recruit, train, and equip a team of small group leaders
C: Coordinate and oversee the small group ministry
3) Outreach & Evangelism
A: Grow and lead a volunteer engagement team
B: Equip and train the congregation to spread the gospel throughout our community
C: Help improve our outreach to young families in our community
4) Preaching and Worship
A: Serve as part of the Worship Design Team
B: Participate regularly in leading worship services and administering the sacraments
C: Research, design, and produce components of worship services
D: Preach when needed, averaging once every 4-6 weeks
5) Pastoral Care
A: Assist the Senior Pastor in caring for the flock
B: Respond to pastoral care needs, including phone calls, visitations, pastoral counseling, and funerals
Interested candidates should be ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (or ordainable from another reformed body) and should send a cover letter and resume to Jeff Peck: peckjw55@gmail.com
Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church (located in Warsaw, Indiana) is in search of a new, full-time Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach. Warsaw EPC is a historic church, located in the heart of downtown; where, since 1840, we have sought to “bring joy to our city.” Warsaw is located in the heart of Kosciusko County, with over 100 lakes for recreation and enjoyment. It is also the home to a booming orthopedic industry and Grace College, meaning it provides the culture of a larger city without losing the “small-town feel.”
Our vibrant church is also home to the Presby Preschool, the premier preschool in Kosciusko County with nearly 200 students. This means that we are perfectly positioned to connect with families, grow them in Christ, and send them back into our community and world. WEPC is excited about this pastoral opportunity to connect people to each other, and to connect the church to the community. A cover letter and resume can be sent to Jeff Peck: peckjw55@gmail.com.
