Purpose:
The role of Associate Pastor serves as the primary support person for the Lead Pastor. The Associate Pastor will work in harmony with the Lead Pastor and have a firm grasp on the purpose, values, and strategy of First Christian Church in Wilmington (FCC), embody the mission and values, and align key leadership teams with its mission. The Associate Pastor will have specific responsibility for Lead Pastor support, youth ministry, and communications (identified below).
Responsibilities: Lead Pastor Support
· Support the Lead Pastor in the overall vision casting and leadership of the church’s teaching and weekend service planning, design, and execution.
· Assist in sermon calendar creation and management for long-term planning
· Function as second/backup speaker to the Lead Pastor; emergency sermon available
· Assist with the pastoral work of the church: shepherding, counseling, and teaching
· Prepare and officiate wedding, funeral, baptism, child dedication, and communion services as needed
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor
Responsibilities: Communications
· Assist in service pre & post-production: creation of videos, images, bumpers, and/or other creative elements for Sunday morning production
· Assist the Lead Pastor in the management of social media outlets and overall web presence
· Lead all community involvement & marketing activities maximizing attendance of special outreach focused events and key evangelical opportunities.
· Lead volunteer scheduling and platform for volunteer communication
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor
Responsibilities: Youth Ministry
· Overall: Lead, design, coordinate, and oversee a comprehensive youth ministry focused on building young disciples for Christ.
· Character: Serve as an engaging spiritual leader and role model with strong biblical background
· Programming: Develop, promote, and coordinate a balanced program of activities and discipleship ministry to youth, including outreach, youth trips, and mission involvement
· Communication: Regularly with church leadership, staff, parents, and congregation in a timely manner utilizing available resources (email, website, newsletter, social media, etc.)
· Parent Engagement: Be available for and engage parents to discuss issues related to their child or youth ministry
· Volunteers: Recruit, train, and invest in volunteers to support all aspects of youth ministry
· Participation: Maintain accurate records of youth participation
· Budget: Manage youth ministry budget and prepare annual recommendation for elder board consideration
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor
Qualifications and Requirements:
· The position prefers 3 years of experience as a staff member in a ministry leadership capacity.
· The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical studies (or related field), equivalent formal seminary education, or comparable experience in that field
· Meets the spiritual, personal, and character qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 and exhibit the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22.
· Is devoted to prayer and the Word. Devoted to daily prayer and Bible reading for the sake of guarding from sin and stirring the heart and mind to renewed passion for Christ; leads their family in regular times in the Word and prayer; and gladly participates in mutual care and accountability with other believers.
· Performs duties in the power of the Holy Spirit, covered with prayer, guided by the Scriptures, and manifesting the character of Christ for the glory of God.
· Contribute to, articulate, support, and implement the vision of FCC. While ensuring first loyalty is to God and the Word, the Associate Pastor will support the leadership of the church including the elders and Lead Pastor. Strives to maintain positive and fruitful relationships with other church employees, members, and leaders.
· Maintains strict confidentiality in an appropriate manner
· Possesses strong public and personal communication; written and oral.
Interested Candidates:
Please submit your resume in PDF form, including 3 references, to the following email address. Please use “Attention Associate Pastor Search Committee” as the subject line of your email. Also, please include links to any social media platforms to which you post, blog, or post photos. Thank you!