First Baptist Church of Medina, Ohio, is seeking an Associate Pastor. This individual will serve as a key member
of the pastoral leadership team, providing spiritual guidance and direction, while also spearheading the church's worship ministry. The ideal candidate will seamlessly blend pastoral responsibilities with the ability to plan and lead engaging worship services,
embodying both spiritual leadership and musical direction for our congregation.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leadership – Collaborating with the Senior Pastor to provide spiritual direction, pastoral care, and strategic planning for the church.
- Preaching – Regularly preaching and teaching, as needed.
- Worship Direction – Planning and leading weekly worship services, selecting music, and coordinating with the worship team. Expected to lead worship approximately 3 out of 4 weeks.
- Pastoral Care – Providing counseling, visitation, and support to church members in times of need.
- Administration – Assisting in the day-to-day operations of the church, including staff management and ministry oversight.
What skills you need to have:
- Strong biblical knowledge and sound theological understanding
- Excellent communication and preaching skills
- Proficiency in vocal performance and at least one musical instrument (preferably guitar or piano)
- Leadership and team-building abilities
- Pastoral heart with a gift for counseling and mentoring
- Organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Creative vision for worship and ministry
Medina is an upper-middle-class bedroom community for Cleveland and Akron. The town is a traditionally conservative community that is growing and quickly changing. Many people refer to Medina as a “Hallmark” town, with a quaint downtown with an active
square and a gazebo. People travel from all around Medina to visit the square and attend events. There are all kinds of great parks and walking paths in the area. It is normal to see deer, and other wildlife, wandering around people’s yards (and eating their
flowers) in the evening.
