Associate Pastor

The Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church will serve as a vital member of the ministry staff with a focus on family ministry and adult spiritual formation, so that covenant partners are nurtured spiritually, connected in community, and growing in Christ-likeness.

I. Leadership Expectations

• Encourage a deep, growing spiritual and missional focus for our covenant partners.
• Participate in assessing, shaping, and implementing strategies and programs that align with our vision, mission, values, and goals.
• Participate in identifying and developing new servant leaders within the church.
• Collaborate to support creative, compelling, and inspiring worship services.
• When directed, assist in overseeing church staff to ensure they fulfill their job requirements.
• Model collegiality and discipleship among the staff.

II. Position Description

• Conduct weddings, funerals, and baptisms as needed or requested and provide the necessary pastoral care and counseling.
• Work closely with the Senior Pastor, Pastor of Visitation, and Deacons in performing the congregational care and visitation ministries of the church.
• In consultation with Session, serve in the ECO Presbytery as needed or requested, attend Presbytery meetings and National Gatherings, and participate in ECO national initiatives.
• Attend Session, pertinent committee and Pastor’s meetings regularly.
• Oversee, in coordination with the Head of Staff, the church’s service and missions ministries and serve on the Session’s Missions Committee.
• Oversee, in coordination with the Head of Staff, the church’s discipleship ministries and serve on the Session’s Evangelism and Discipleship Committee.
• Serve as the pastoral liaison to the Deacons, working in close partnership with the Moderator.

III. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• The position is open to those already ordained by ECO or who are ready, willing, and able to be ordained by ECO.
• A Master of Divinity is preferred, but a master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered.
• Three to five years of experience as a pastor is preferred, but equivalent professional experience will be considered.