Associate Pastor

POSITION PURPOSE  

The Associate Pastor will provide staff support to shepherd and equip the saints of Central Baptist Church. His primary focus  will be on adult disciple-making ministries.  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS  

1. Minimum of 3 years experience serving in a church staff/ministry position
2. Vibrant relationship with the Lord Jesus and growing in Christ-like character.  
3. Strong biblical and theological foundation and worldview.  
4. Committed to disciple-making.
5. Committed to developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with church family and people in the community  to connect, equip, and send through the power of Jesus.  
6. Able to communicate God’s truth in a relevant manner.  
7. Be a team player who is willing to contribute to the overall ministry of Central and support the Lead Pastor and  complement his ministry with enthusiasm and wisdom.  
8. Needs to be a creative thinker, able to generate new ideas and ministry approaches, and must be a self-starter with  motivation to follow through.  
9. Must demonstrate leadership, effective people skills, and consistent desire and ability to train and release others in  ministry.  
10. Able to organize and oversee a ministry using communication, follow-up, planning, and volunteer care.  11. Affirm and operate by Central’s statement of faith and teaching statement  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

This role presents a significant opportunity to make a substantial impact on the culture of Central Baptist Church. The pastor  in this position should prioritize investing time in others with a leadership/coaching mindset. He will be a culture creating  voice who will help our ministries and members become intentional in disciple making and engage in ministry opportunities.  

1. Vision/Mission Stewarding  
   • Support Senior Pastor in disciple-making 
   • Encourage and evaluate volunteer leaders and their ministries  
2. Connection Group Ministry  
   • Support and continue to advance our Connection Group leaders  
   • Train Connection Group leaders in disciple-making skills.  
   • Recruit and train new Connection Group leaders.  
   • Help link people to Connection Groups.  
3. Equipping Hour Ministry  
   • Oversee the ministry with the Equipping Team  
   • Train and support teachers in disciple-making.  
4. General Ministry Responsibilities  
   • Shepherd and support deacons.  
   • Oversee the Assimilation process with a view toward disciple-making  
   • Assist with Fellowship Fund as needed.  
   • Preach in services as needed  
   • Participate in staff meetings and special services. 
   • Complete tasks given by the Senior Pastor or Council of Elders 

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES  

1. Supervised by the Senior Pastor  
2. Oversees adult volunteers and ministries 

POSITION HOURS AND SCHEDULE  

This position is a full-time salaried ministry position. A full benefits package is included.

This position will involve evening and weekend responsibilities. Central’s ministry  staff normally work Sunday to Thursday. Flexibility in the schedule will be taken into consideration when church  responsibilities involve Fridays and Saturdays.