ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Highland Crest Baptist Church•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

The Associate Pastor of Highland Crest Baptist Church serves alongside the Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation through preaching, teaching, leading discipleship, pastoral care, and evangelism.

Requirements

Meets the Biblical qualifications for Pastor/Elder as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
Demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministry
Affirms and supports the Baptist Faith and Message (2000)
Formal theological education (seminary training preferred)
Experience in church ministry or related pastoral roles

Responsibilities

Preaching and Teaching Preach and teach the Word of God as assigned by the Lead Pastor
Assist in planning and leading worship services when requested
Teach Bible studies, classes, and small groups
Assist in developing and overseeing discipleship ministries (i.e. Sunday morning Bible studies, home small groups, Wednesday evening discipleship)
Work with Sunday School Director to provide training, curriculum, and encouragement for classes
Work with host homes and small group leaders to plan, recruit, organize, and monitor home small groups that meet throughout the week.
Identify discipling material and leaders for Wednesday evening studies at the church building.
Collaborate with men and women's ministry leaders to ensure activities align with discipling and evangelism.
Assist Lead Pastor in developing leaders through curriculum called “Building Godly Leaders.”
Provide Bible counseling when appropriate
Participate in pastoral care, including hospital visitation, counseling, and member care
Assist with weddings, funerals, baptisms, and ordinances of the church
Support church discipline and restoration efforts consistent with Scripture
Support the church's evangelistic outreach efforts (i.e. local outreach events and ministry in Senegal, Africa, or other locations)