Assistant Pastor, Plains, MT

U.S. Church Ministries•Plains, MT

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About The Position

Plains Alliance Church in Plains, Montana, is seeking a full-time Assistant Pastor to support its growing ministry. The church averages about 175 people and is completing an addition that connects its main building with its gym. The role focuses on equipping and training people to do the work of ministry, in keeping with Ephesians 4:11–12, rather than serving as the primary minister. It also includes typical pastoral duties such as conducting funerals and weddings and administering communion and baptisms. The position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. A parsonage is provided as part of the compensation package.

Requirements

Meet the biblical qualifications of an elder in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
Be accredited and ordained in the C&MA, or be able to become accredited and ordained.
Have a deep love for the local church.
Have a heart for people to come to faith in Christ, locally and globally.
Be able to make decisions, solve problems, manage conflict, thrive in a team, and raise up leaders.
Be a self-starter with good time-management skills and the ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Be a man called and qualified for pastoral ministry.
Obtain licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Bible or ministry field.
At least three years of pastoral ministry experience in a local church.

Responsibilities

Prepare and train people to do the work of ministry.
Plan, prepare, and teach biblical lessons or sermons.
Perform typical pastoral duties, including funerals, weddings, communion, and baptisms.
Help the church continue to grow.