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Hastings Berean Bible Church (Hastings, NE) Associate Pastor

Purpose: The role of the Associate Pastor is to come alongside our Senior Pastor and Elder Board to shepherd a growing, multi-generational church in downtown Hastings, Nebraska.

Key Responsibilities of the Associate Pastor:

• Ministry Coordination and Communication: Provide clear direction and support to church staff and volunteers, with a special emphasis on strengthening Life Group ministry.
• Love And Care For God’s People: Offer biblical counseling, respond to requests for assistance, and provide pastoral care through hospital visits, funerals, and relational presence within the congregation and community.
• Develop Disciples: Promote and facilitate one-on-one discipleship to nurture spiritual growth.
• Teaching: Willingness to lead Bible studies and Life Groups, and occasionally deliver sermons on Sundays.
• Berean Fellowship Participation: Actively engage in Berean Fellowship meetings, including Regional Fellowship, Engage, and Connect gatherings.

Qualifications:

• Meets the scriptural qualifications of an Elder and for his calling as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9, 1 Peter 5:2-3.
• A personal and continually growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Strong gifting in leadership, organization, and administration.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Training in biblical studies or willingness to pursue such training.

Accountability: The Associate Pastor will report to the Elder Board through the Senior Pastor and work collaboratively with the rest of the staff, particularly the Administrative Assistant.

Compensation Full-time, salaried position with benefits, offering a competitive salary of $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.