Assistant Pastor of Mission and Outreach

Redeemer Presbyterian Church•New York, NY

43d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Redeemer Lincoln Square (LSQ) is a congregation of 850 active congregants, the majority of whom are professional New Yorkers navigating one of the most post-Christian cultural environments in America. LSQ is in a significant moment of growth and expansion. An important cornerstone of our current 5-year strategic plan includes building out community engagement and evangelism. In light of this, LSQ is seeking an Assistant Pastor to develop, execute, and lead the church's strategic vision for mission. The ideal candidate is someone who is equal parts theological architect and practitioner. The Assistant Pastor will work in collaboration with the Senior Pastor and ministry leaders in a team-based environment to translate vision into aligned ministry initiatives. This candidate must be deeply grounded in the gospel, culturally fluent in post-Christian urban contexts, and compelled by the conviction that the church exists for others.

Requirements

Minimum 5 year pastoral experience
Minimum of four years of undergraduate education and a theological degree from an accredited seminary or equivalent required. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) preferred. This position is open to teaching elders ordained or ordainable in the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA).
A strong commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with the core theological principles of Redeemer Lincoln Square and the PCA, including the Westminster Standards.
Demonstrated experience in evangelism ministry, community engagement, and mercy/justice work in an urban context.
Cultural fluency in post-Christian, educated, professional urban environments.
Strong communicator who is able to teach, preach, facilitate, and lead training with clarity and gospel-warmth.
Genuine love for skeptics, seekers, and the marginalized; a practitioner of relational evangelism.
Ability to build systems and programs from early-stage concepts to operational reality.
Team player with high emotional intelligence; able to collaborate with pastors, staff, elders, deacons, and volunteers.
Prior ministry experience in New York City or a similar global city context.
Evangelistic Heart: Missionary instincts that prioritize reaching the lost, with creativity in developing evangelism strategies for skeptical, time-constrained urbanites
Experience implementing and leading seeker-oriented programming.
Gospel Fluency: Deep theological grounding in Reformed theology, with the cultural intelligence to communicate the gospel compellingly to post-Christian, urban professionals
Preaching Excellence: Exceptional pulpit skills that reflect both intellectual rigor and pastoral warmth, with demonstrated ability to engage skeptics and believers alike
Leadership Development: Proven capacity to identify, coach, and deploy emerging leaders into ministry, with a track record of building replicable training pathways
Deep integration with Redeemer’s theological framework and DNA, or similar gospel-centered renewal movements.
Demonstrate relational health in key family and interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

Evangelistic Strategy & Development
Create, design, and lead The Evangelism Network (TEN) as a way for LSQ to equip evangelists in our church.
Collaborate with the Discipleship Team to integrate evangelism training into the School of Christian Formation through cohorts, seminars, and classes to equip members for post-Christian relational evangelism focused on cultural narratives, common objections, and curious conversation rather than conventional presentation-based methods.
Coordinate evangelistic opportunities for Community Groups, Young Adults, and other ministries.
Oversee and facilitate the Missions Committee, comprised of elders and lay leaders, to steward financial support for gospel-minded partners, and facilitate short-term mission trips.
Evangelistic Programming
Select, develop, and oversee an evangelism course (e.g., Alpha, The Story) aligned with LSQ’s theological convictions, creating intentional space for skeptics and seekers and establishing clear next-step pathways for continued engagement.
Recruit and develop lay leaders and hosts to support evangelistic programs and follow-up.
Track and celebrate stories of gospel conversations and conversions.
Work with the Hospitality and Connections Manager to integrate seekers and those professing faith for the first time into the life of LSQ, including community groups, membership, and other ongoing discipleship opportunities.
Mercy and Justice Community Engagement
Expand LSQ’s mercy and justice footprint in its local and surrounding neighborhoods, as well as across New York City when appropriate.
In collaboration with the Community Engagement Specialist, oversee the development and stewardship of strategic partnerships with community organizations, cultivating relationships that serve our neighborhoods and greater city, including but not limited to:
Work with Hope for New York (HFNY) to ensure effective communication, promotion, and integration of their initiatives within our congregation.
In collaboration with the Community Engagement Specialist, provide strategic oversight of LSQ’s mission and community engagement efforts, including, but not limited to:
Serve on and provide pastoral leadership to the Community Engagement Advisory Committee.
Collaborate with the Discipleship Team to integrate theological and practical training in justice and mercy into the School of Christian Formation through cohorts, seminars, and classes.
Preaching, Teaching, Pastoral Care
Preach up to 20-25% of Sundays as directed by the Senior Pastor, based on ability and church needs.
Lead worship services as assigned, embodying pastoral presence and liturgical leadership.
Teach membership classes in addition to cohorts, classes, and seminars.
Partner with pastors, the pastoral care team, and the Session to provide pastoral care, contribute to church discipline cases, serve on the Safeguarding Team, and offer prayer and support to the congregation.
Provide pastoral oversight and development of mission-focused leaders within LSQ’s leadership pipeline, including RAMP apprentices, ministry interns, leadership cohorts, and mentoring relationships.
Teach and pastor the weekly LSQ cohort of the Faith and Work Gotham Fellowship as needed.

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 with 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