Assistant Pastor

Assistant Pastor Job Description New Hope is seeking a minister who will work alongside our Senior Pastor to shepherd and disciple our congregation in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He will be responsible for overseeing our committees, youth ministry to include music ministry, community groups, hospital/home visitations and various other administrative responsibilities. This is a full‑time position, and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. General Duties The Assistant Pastor will regularly meet with congregants and our youth and shepherd them through pastoral visitations, counseling and ministry meetings. He will assist the Senior Pastor in discipling and training leaders to build up the body of Christ. He will regularly seek relationships with the unchurched youth and non‑believers in our area and grow in his understanding of Grantsburg and the surrounding communities. Preaching and Peaching The Assistant Pastor will preach at least once a month and regularly throughout the summer in our Sunday service and will also regularly support our children’s ministries. He will occasionally lead various seminars and Bible studies throughout the year. Community Activity The Assistant Pastor will become involved with at least one Community Group which meets monthly in the Grantsburg area. The Assistant Pastor will become involved in the community to support our youth and other outreach activities. Men’s Ministry The Assistant Pastor will oversee our Men’s Ministry which seeks to encourage, equip and disciple our men. The Men’s Ministry will continue to bring a culture of vulnerability and grace to the lives of our men. These meetings happen weekly and bimonthly and will continue to include bible study, fellowship and accountability. Women’s Ministry The Assistant Pastor will oversee our Women’s Ministry which seeks to strengthen faith and equip our women. The Women’s Ministry will cultivate grace and fellowship in our women, through women’s led Bible studies and other gatherings/activities. Administration The Assistant Pastor will oversee our committees including the Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Music Ministry and our Fellowship ministry. He will help recruit volunteers for our various ministries and ensure that the ministries are supported and effective. The Assistant Pastor will also help to maintain our databases and church schedule. Communication The Assistant Pastor will oversee our communications to our church members through email, website, and social media. These are means to regularly keep our members and attendees updated about our weekly announcements. Desired Characteristics A deep, personal relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. A broad and deep understanding of the Word of God (Old and New Testament) rooted in the belief of biblical inerrancy and a passion for the application of Scripture in everyday life. A deep love for people of all ages including the broken, lost, and unreached. A gift for youth outreach with a direct focus on appealing to the younger generation, by living in the area and getting involved with community events and sports focusing on the youth. Musically gifted Good Communicator Good listener Available and comfortable in leading Bible Studies for adults and youth Grace saturated Humble and joyful #J-18808-Ljbffr