Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor (full time)

Forest Hills Baptist Church in Burgaw, North Carolina, is seeking a faithful Associate Pastor who is passionate about making disciples and investing in the next generation.

Key Responsibilities
Preaching and Teaching
Weekly Sunday School teaching for adults

Sunday morning main worship preaching (10-12 times a year)

Pastoral Role
Shepherding Children’s Ministry
Regularly available to counsel families

Equip and train children and youth group leadership team members

Disciple and support parents with school age children

Serving as a member of the Pastoral Leadership Team
In conjunction with the Lead Pastor, providing general oversight and vision for the spiritual health and direction of the church

Eager to support the Lead Pastor’s vision and ministry plan

Pastoral Care
Partner with Lead Pastor to provide counseling to individuals/families

Regularly exercise the ministry of presence in all facets of church life

Administration and Event Planning
Participate in annual budget planning with Stewardship Team

Work with Lead Pastor and staff to review and revise annual ministry plan

Attending weekly staff meeting and monthly Deacons’ Meeting

Regularly meeting with Lead Pastor for discipleship and accountability

Develop and lead outreach efforts that intentionally connect our church with the surrounding community

Skills, Qualifications, and Biblical Convictions
Must possess a genuine profession of faith and clear testimony of salvation

Called to and gifted for pastoral ministry according to I Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9

An evangelist’s heart, passionate to share the hope of the Gospel with the lost

Able to clearly teach and communicate God’s Word to all ages and demographics, particularly to younger children and youth

Utilizes an exegetical approach to sermon prep and delivery

Not shy and willing to be a self-starter that engages with our local schools and sports leagues

Self-disciplined, motivated character with a servant’s heart

Holds firmly to core Christian doctrines and convictions, but humble and gracious towards others

Teachable, flexible, and willing to submit to the leadership of the Lead Pastor

Fully in alignment with the BFM 2000

In agreement with a complementarian view of pastoral ministry

If married, absolutely committed to wife (and children)

Actively guards moral purity

Able to complete and pass a nationally accredited background check

Compensation
This is a full-time position with compensation corresponding with experience and qualifications.

All candidates meeting the above criteria should send an email with a photo of themselves (family included), resume, and doctrinal statement to [email protected] . Applications accepted through November 30, 2026.

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