Assistant Pastor of Formation & Community Life

Redeemer Presbyterian Church•New York, NY

48d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Assistant Pastor will be responsible for multiple ministry areas, including pastoral care, spiritual formation and community groups. This is a key leadership role that will work directly with the Senior Pastor at a fast growing church plant to develop a culture of discipleship, mission and community care while also providing general pastoral leadership to the congregation and staff.

Requirements

Embraces Redeemer Brooklyn’s vision and has a Gospel-oriented heart for New York City. Candidate should be aligned with the core theological principles of Redeemer and the Presbyterian Church of America including the Westminster Standards (Confession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechisms). This position is open to teaching elders ordained in the PCA.
People-oriented “shepherd” who invests in relationships and is a community builder.
Excellent teaching and preaching gifts.
Highly motivated self-starter that can thrive in an urban church plant context.
Great discernment and decision making with the ability to factor in multiple viewpoints.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, detail-orientation, time management, and organizational skills.
A strong team leader with the ability to motivate and mobilize those they lead.
High level of emotional maturity, pleasant demeanor and professional attitude in dynamic environments.
Minimum four years of college and a theological degree from an accredited seminary or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 7-10 years pastoral experience including management of staff.
Must be willing to become a Redeemer Brooklyn member.

Responsibilities

Oversee overall community group strategy that is in line with church’s vision and mission
Collaborate with staff to recruit, equip, mobilize, and train lay leaders.
Provide pastoral care, coaching and counseling as needed.
In collaboration with Senior Pastor, help develop overall strategy for spiritual formation of congregation that includes oversight of membership process.
Teach cohorts and classes, develop teaching content and help write weekly community group studies.
General shepherding of the church that includes collaborating with staff on key pastoral issues.
Manage and equip multiple staff/interns on the community life team.
Preaching 8-10 times a year, as needed.
Lead worship and administer sacraments on Sundays as needed.
General pastoral presence on Sundays
Support the Senior Pastor in developing a healthy Diaconate and Session culture, including oversight of recruitment, training and overall spiritual formation of potential officers.

Benefits

Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums
Shared cost PPO Medical Plan Option
Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option
Fully paid Vision insurance premiums
403b Retirement, plus company contribution
Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance
Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
Transit / commuter benefit
Counseling benefit