Associate Pastor

Creighton Kaye
Caledonia, Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2025
Categories: Associate Pastor - Men's Pastor - Pastoral Care Pastor
Denominations:
Church Size: 501 to 750
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Seniors Ministry
    • Lead Thursday morning Bible study and special events.
    • Form leadership team to assist in planning special events.
  • Visitation
    • Coordinate hospital, hospice, shut-in and home visits.
    • Lead a care team to assist in the visits.
  • Men’s Ministry –
    • Oversee Wednesday night men’s group.
    • Coordinate participation in No Regrets Men’s Conference.
    • Plan occasional special projects or events for men.
  • Life Events
    • Primary contact for funerals and weddings.
    • Perform counseling, as needed.
  • Preaching
    • Be prepared to preach 6-12 times in the year, including special services.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Passionate, relevant and engaging communication skills both verbally and in writing to inform, persuade and comfort staff, volunteers and congregation members.
  • Very strong organizational skills for growing, mobilizing, and maintaining a strong and effective team/program.
  • Protecting/holding confidence - The ability to keep information private when working with congregation members to better counsel and comfort church members in times of crisis.
  • Strong moral character to give a good example to the congregation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Have a passion to increase the church’s effectiveness and to help shape the spiritual lives of people through discipleship.
  • Wholeheartedly support Faithbridge’s vision, direction and mission.
  • Participate in other aspects of church life as an active Faithbridge member.
  • Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and teachable.
  • Is a team player and committed to unity in the workplace.
  • Participate in staff meetings; read and discuss books as directed by the Senior Pastor.
  • Assume other responsibilities not aforementioned as deemed appropriate by the Senior Pastor or Faithbridge Leadership Council.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in either pastoral ministry/Biblical studies.
  • A Master of Divinity from an accredited theological school or a seminary is preferred.
  • Preferred: Experience serving in mid-size church.
  • Preferred: Experience leading and serving with others in a multi-staff environment.
  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
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