Covenant Seminary
Assistant or Associate Pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship
Covenant Seminary, Somerville, New Jersey, us, 08876
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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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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