Associate Pastor

Zion Bethel Church
“Caring for people, Concerned for families, Centered on Christ”

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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR: ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Our congregation is looking for an Associate Pastor who is spiritually mature, loves the Lord, and possesses a passion for the church and its spiritual growth. We are seeking a leader, teacher, disciple, and communicator who can assist in equipping the church in a growing relationship with Christ.

About Us
Zion Bethel Church is located in a community of about 5,000 people in northwestern Indiana about 1 ½ hours from Indianapolis and 2 hours from Chicago.
We have about 200 regular attendees. Monticello is the county seat, it has two large recreational lakes (Freeman & Shafer), several mid-sized manufacturers and is surrounded by a large farming area. Our church is located near an elementary, middle, and high school.
Our church was established over 125 years ago as a self-governed independent
Bible based church that holds the Word of God as the guide and authority for the church and this continues today. We have a passion that our youth and adults are committed to Christ and growing in their faith as disciples of Christ.

Title: Associate Pastor

Supervisor: Senior Pastor

General Job Description

The Associate Pastor is one who is gifted and is called to church ministry, loves people, and has a passion for evangelism, outreach, and missions both personally and at the ministry level within a multi-generational congregation setting. He has a passion for the Word of God and desire to proclaim the Word of God with convic- tion and confidence always moving the congregation towards spiritual growth. He is missions-minded and will lead the congregation to serve both locally and glob- ally. The Associate Pastor is one who casts a vision for the ministries under his di- rection. He lives out the Great Commission by sharing the gospel boldly from the pulpit, by being in the community, and through one-on-one relationships.

Detailed Job Description

The following defines some specific functions performed by the Associate Pastor:

• Exhibit evidence of Christian character and servant leadership as stated in 1 Tim- othy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4 in work environment as well as in home/family setting.
• Give evidence of a spiritually balanced life (prayer, Bible study, rest, worship, fi- nancial stewardship).
• Doctrinally aligned with Zion Bethel’s Statement of Faith, doctrinal positions, mis- sion, and core values.
• Give evidence of a strong work ethic and personal integrity Education & Skills.
• Engaging experienced teacher/presenter who can bring practical life application to the scriptures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to guide a seeker to become a disciple of

Jesus.

• Knowledge and ability to use the Bible to guide a new disciple to ongoing spiritu- al maturity.
• Support the Senior Pastor in the overall vision casting and leadership of the church’s teaching.
• Work with the Senior Pastor to ensure church services, group meetings, activities, and events are planned and executed.
• Have organizational and communication skills to effectively prepare and preach sermons several times a year and be prepared to be the speaker in case of a last- minute need.
• Possesses personality, temperament, and interpersonal skills to relate and serve effectively within a multi-generational congregation setting.
• Able to recruit, teach, train, spiritually support and effectively supervise volunteers for adult small groups and youth and adult ministries within the church.
• Serve as a primary contact for visitors. Greet attendees and be available for questions or prayer. Keep track of attendance and coordinate follow-up contact with new guest, and members who have not attended church for a couple of weeks.
• Know and build relationships with the congregation by showing intense interest in them. This will include getting to know personal and family stories of the active members of the church. Visit members in the hospital, care facilities, and homes.

Tends to the spiritual needs of the congregation as one who will give an account toGod.

• Responsible for new member orientation class.
• Conduct funerals and weddings when called upon.
• Provide pastoral care to our members and those seeking help. Assist in our Bibli- cal counseling program.
• Assist in leadership of our Life Groups and provide guidance and oversight for adult and small group teachers and leaders.
• Teach Small Group or Sunday School classes as needed.
• Provide staff oversight for the pastors/directors responsible for Children and Stu- dent Ministries.
• Be a spiritual leader to the staff that encourages, challenges, and holds them accountable to their walk with God both at an individual and group level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably from a Christian college or seminary that is aligned with evangelical doctrine, with an emphasis in Theology, Pastoral Minis- try, Discipleship, Education or Church Leadership.
• Minimum of three years of pastoral experience as an Associate or Youth Pastor.

Hours & Benefits

The Associate Pastor will be classified as a full-time, exempt employee. Salary will be based on experience and education. The benefits offered will be consistent with the current policy for insurance, paid time off (PTO) and holidays. This is a mini- mum 40 hour per week position.

How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Lee Hargitt, lee.hargitt@comcast.net
For those interested, please provide the following:

• Resume with at least 3 references. 2 Former Employer references. 2 former congregant/church member references.
• Sermon audio/video if available

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have theological training?
• Have you read our statement of Faith and are you in agreement with it?

https://zionbethel.com/what-we-believe/

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Ministry: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Biblical Counseling Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Monticello, IN 47960: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person