PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the leadership of our Lead Pastor, the Assistant Pastor’s primary responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
1. Assist Lead Pastor in various pastoral tasks
- Preside and lead liturgy for Sunday worship service weekly
- Preach occasionally throughout the year
- Assist the Lead Pastor with general shepherding duties (visitations, counseling, etc.)
2. Oversee the Small Group (Oikos) Ministry
- Coordinate local mercy outreach efforts with our Mercy Team (Beacon)
- Provide monthly training sessions for current leaders
- Meet with current leaders for monthly 1-on-1 discipleship
- Recruit and equip new leaders
- Launch additional small groups (as needed)
3. Develop Young Adult Ministry
- Shepherd college students and young adults through small group/discipleship
- Train current leaders and raise up new leaders
- Coordinate various ministry-related events and activities (Summer Retreat, Praise & Prayer,
- Outreach, Outings, etc.)
4. Oversee the Global Missions Ministry
- Organize and lead annual overseas short-term missions trip
- Create opportunities for our members to learn more about global missions
- Cultivate and maintain long-term partnerships with missionaries
Minimum of 8 years of pastoral experience preferred.