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General Associate/Assistant Pastor Positions

Last Entry January 8, 2009
Church: First Baptist Church, 20 Brookside Dr., Danville, PA 17821
Position: Associate Pastor
Job Description: To support & communicate with the leadership of the various ministries of the church including Missions, Music, C.E., Outreach, Sr. Citizens, Sm. Groups, etc. & to assist in overall pastoral care needs. Contribute to overall planning & administration of church, assist in worship services, preaching when called upon, and assist in the coordination of evangelistic & other special events. Follow up with visitors & supervise their assimilation into the congregation. Coordinate absentee followup. Other duties as directed by the Sr. Pastor & Board of Deacons.
Candidate Description: Prefer ordination with seminary training. Possessing knowledge, education & experience in the duties & responsibilities listed in job description. Must be compatible with FBC's doctrinal positions & scriptural interpretations.
Contact: Pastor Harry Wonderland
Phone: 570-275-1511
Email: email@danvillefirstbaptist.org
Web: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org - see "Interested in Associate Pastor Position"
Date Received: 8 January 2009
Church: Emmanuel Evangelical Church  1010 W 14th St, Yankton, SD  57078
Position: Associate/ Youth Pastor
Job Description: We are seeking a pastor who can share in Sunday morning preaching responsibilities and oversee youth programs while leading the high school youth group. This position would also entail visitation, pastoral team support and prayer as well as serving as a resource for the CE committee and taking on duties as assigned by the lead pastor and board. This is a new position that is still being defined where ideas and creativity are welcome.  
Candidate Description: Emmanuel Church seeks a pastor that will wholeheartedly embrace both our Statement of Faith and Mission and has the heart of an evangelist. There should be an identifiable and clear call to the ministry and a passion for leading others to Christ. We seek one who has gifts of teaching and preaching and has graduated from an accredited seminary. This person should encourage active voluntary congregational leadership and have an inclination to the midwest. Experience with and a heart for young people would be necessary for this position.   
Contact: Sheryl Blackinton
Phone: 605-664-8394
Email: sblackinton@hotmail.com
Date Received: 19 November 2008
Church: Barrington Baptist Church  25 Old County Road, Barrington, RI 02806
Position: Associate Pastor
Job Description: Responsibilities include Adult Education/Ministries (Develop core curriculum for Sunday school classes and oversee leaders of various Bible study groups) equipping (Equip and oversee Sunday school teachers, seminar leaders, ministry team leaders) Outreach and Missions (Work with the Missions Team and Missions Secretary to expand our support of overseas missions.  Encourage active involvement of our people and develop home grown missionaries who will go out to serve, catalyze our people to serve and share their faith with those in their circles of influence) oversee ceremonies (weddings, baptisms, dedications, funerals, etc. and develop teams to coordinate logistics) provide short term counseling to individuals and families as needed, preaching and teaching Opportunities, other pastoral duties or tasks assigned by the Senior Pastor, enjoy God, your family, ministry, and impacting New England for Christ!
Candidate Description: An individual who wants a BIG challenge and a BIG opportunity to make a BIG difference in this spiritual wasteland of New England. Those easily discouraged need not apply. A mature believer who demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit and character qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4, and Acts 6:4. A heart for people and a calling to help adults mature in their faith, service, and evangelistic outreach. A leader of leaders who has a passion for equipping, discipleship, and development of biblical leaders. Necessary Traits:  Love for people, self-motivated, organized, passionate, humble, desire for excellence, team-player, and a heart for the lost. Necessary Spiritual Gifts/Abilities:  Leadership, shepherd, discipler, equipper, educator/teacher. Necessary Skills:  Strategic thinking, team building, strong communication, recruiting, developing, multiplying, administration, problem solving, people skills. A desire to serve on a team. Four or more years of experience in full time ministry. A Bible college degree or higher, a seminary degree preferred. A calling from God to minister in the New England area.
Contact: Search Team
Email: search_bbc@cox.net  (All resumes should be sent via email.)
Web: www.bbcri.org
Date Received: 29 October 2008
Church: Archbold Evangelical Mennonite Church, 300 Park Street Archbold, OH  43502
Position: Director of Discipleship
Job and Candidate Description: We are a cutting edge ministry, with a vision to reach the emerging generations, as well as our entire community for Christ.  Located in a family oriented culture of NW Ohio, Archbold Evangelical Church is looking for a full time Director of Discipleship who is Purpose Driven in philosophy and practicality (prefer seminary or college degree).  We are seeking to engage our Community for Christ, and desire someone who is discipleship minded in gifting, visionary in thinking and strategic in planning. 
Contact: Buffie Vereecke
Phone: 419.445.5661
Email: office@archemc.org
Web: www.archemc.org
Date Received: 28 October 2008
Church: Calvary Baptist Church, 988 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
Position: Associate Pastor
Job Description: Purpose/Objectives: To work alongside the Pastor on a full-time basis in order to aid in all aspects of church life and performance of his responsibilities, including helping to lead Sunday morning worship, implementing necessary policies and programs, working towards the goals associated with the Mission Statement of Calvary Baptist Church. Specifically, in addition to the above the Associate Minister will focus in the following areas: Youth: To guide, nurture and disciple youth with solid biblical instruction so that they become mature in Christ, equipped future leaders and servants of Jesus Christ, able to handle life issues as well as to be able to counsel others with sound biblical advice; Evangelism and Discipleship: To develop relationships with the membership of the church and the community for the purpose of evangelism and discipleship, including the outreach across multi-cultural lines to help to win the unsaved to Christ; Music: To plan, direct and implement music for worship including the recruiting, training, and coordinating of volunteer musicians and singers. Finally, the Associate Pastor will meet with the Pastor on an agreed-upon, regular basis for prayer and to report on activities in his area of responsibility.
Candidate Description: Suggested Qualities: Demonstrates a vital, faithful and easily discernible love and obedience to God; Demonstrate a vital, faithful and easily discernible love for his wife and children; Demonstrate a vital, faithful and easily discernible love for young people; Possesses the desire and ability to be sensitive to and recognize the needs of the church members; Possesses the ability to motivate church members to maturity and godliness; Possesses the ability to provide compassionate biblical counsel, especially to youth and non-believers; Possesses a commitment to learn and grow in his position; Demonstrates his desire to guard his spiritual life by a daily practice of spiritual disciplines; Possesses the desire and ability to be a team player.
Phone: 203-655-0318
Fax: 203-656-0542
Email: cbc988@juno.com
Web: calvarybaptist.darien.org
Date Received: 7/9/08
Church: Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church, 3223 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1V 4Y1
Position: Pastor for Cantonese Caring and Women Ministry
Job Description: Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church is a vibrant congregation of 1500 adults.  We are located in Metro-Toronto.  We are an evangelical, missional church.  We are looking for an M.Div graduate with some experience in North America Chinese church to join our current pastoral team of 11. For details, contact Pastoral Search Committee, SCBC, 3223 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON, Canada M1V 4Y1 or email us at the address listed below.
Contact: Search Committee
Phone: 416-297-8011
Fax: 416-297-7634
Email: info@scbc.com
Web: www.scbc.com
Date Received: 7/2/08
Church: Harvest Pointe Community Church, 551 Willow Spring Drive, Charles Town, WV
Position: Generations Pastor
Job Description: Do you think Orange? We are looking for a leader to unite the church and parents around a master-plan to build faith & character into the lives of sons & daughters (birth-high school). The Generations Pastor is responsible for recruiting and developing leaders and artists to implement the family ministry mission and strategy at Harvest Pointe. Harvest Pointe is a 6 year old church made up of REAL people making a REAL difference in a REAL world through the power of Christ in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Jefferson County is a growing bedroom community for the greater Washington, DC area. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and any media samples to jsmith@hpcc.com.
Contact: Jason Smith
Phone: 304-728-1920
Email: jsmith@hpcc.com
Web: www.hpcc.com
Date Received: 6/24/08
Church: Evangelical Covenant Church, 800 N Hoback, Helena, MT 59601
Position: Associate Pastor
Job Description: The Associate Pastor is ultimately responsible for creation and delivery of the total worship program thereby fulfilling one of the five primary purposes for the church on earth. Another responsibility of this position is that of discipleship working with the Senior Pastor to foster growth toward maturity in present congregation members and facilitate assimilation of new attendees thereby helping to accomplish the mission and the vision of the Evangelical Covenant Church. The position requires a high level of musical competency, strong public performance and speaking abilities, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, organizational and teaching skills. In addition, pastoral care, general administration, and preaching are a natural part of a pastoral position.
Candidate Description: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Must be able to set priorities and be dependable in accomplishing duties. Demonstrate strong administrative and organizational skills including coordinating people, schedules and materials. Must be adept at oral communication to effectively work, motivate and communicate with a variety of people. Demonstrate knowledge and skill with computer and audio-visual technology. Possess ability to read music and accompany. Person must be a self-starter, be self-motivated and work independently. Demonstrate commitment to the Helena Evangelical Covenant Church and its ministries through church membership or willingness to become a member.
Contact: Karen Wing
Phone: 406-442-6813
Email: karen@covchurchmt.org
Web: www.covchurchmt.org
Date Received: 6/3/08
Church: Calvary Baptist Church, 515 8th Ave. NW, Aberdeen, SD  57401
Position: Associate Pastor of Family Life
Job Description: We are a North American Baptist Church looking for an Associate Pastor. Primary Ministry Focus: Building ministry to young families and college and career singles.  This includes developing a program of outreach, discipleship and assimilation for these age groups.  Also responsible for usual Associate Pastor support duties. Area Information: Aberdeen is a city on the verge of major growth.  Several large businesses have recently committed to the city and more are being sought.  That leads to expectations of significant population growth in the next few months and years.  It is a college town with two schools: Northern State University and Presentation College.  It is also a regional shopping center drawing people from a wide area.
Contact: Pastor Randy (Resumes can be mailed to: Search Committee, ATTN: Pastor Randy, at the address listed above).
Phone: 605-225-1866
Fax: 605-229-2605
Email: calvarybattey@nvc.net
Web: www.experiencecalvary.org
Date Received: 5/22/08
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