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Covenant Seminary

Assistant or Associate Pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship

Covenant Seminary, Somerville, New Jersey, us, 08876

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Assistant or Associate Pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Crossroads Community Church (PCA) in Somerville, NJ is seeking an Assistant or Associate Pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship. This position will lead in strategic areas of development of ministry leaders, small groups, and discipleship of adults. He will work with the lead pastor in the areas of preaching/teaching, care ministry, and discipleship.

Responsibilities

Oversee small group & discipleship ministry, including finding and/or developing content for groups, a strategy for recruiting new group members, target locations for future groups, and

Oversee the continued implementation of the discipleship pathway established at Crossroads;

Recruit and train leaders for the Small Group/Discipleship Programs;

Lead a Small Group/Discipleship group;

Preach and teach the Word of God once a month;

Assist in leading corporate worship;

Teach adult Sunday School class and/or one-day seminars;

On occasion, teach membership class, and assist lead pastor in elder and deacon training;

Shepherd church members (individuals, couples, and families) by building relationships with them and guiding their spiritual growth. Provide pastoral care to the congregation, including visitation and prayer;

Assist in training, counseling, and other pastoral duties as needed;

Compensation & Benefits

Salary will start at $80,000 based on experience and educational qualifications

Subsidy of up to $12,000 per year for payment of Medical Insurance premium

Participation in a 403b Retirement Plan

Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance available

About Our Church Crossroads Community Church is a Bible-believing, Christ-centered church that seeks to know Christ and make Him known. Our congregation belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We are an intergenerational, multi-ethnic congregation with a weekly attendance of approximately 200 people. For more information, see our website at https://crossroadsnj.org/

Requirements

Meet the qualifications for Elder/Pastor as found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, and Titus 1:6-9

MA or MDiv from a Bible College, University, or Seminary holding to a Covenant-Reformed theological perspective

Ordained, or seeking ordination, in the PCA

Must have demonstrated, developed skills in preaching and the spiritual gift of teaching

Organized, self-motivated, and able to take initiative

Able to take strategic direction from the Session and develop a program/plan

Must possess a servant’s heart and a professional / pastoral attitude towards ministry

How to Apply

At least 3 ministerial references

Statement of faith and personal testimony

Sermon audio or video – preferably two or three

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