Associate Pastor​/Connections

Full-Time Pastoral Staff Position

Milford Baptist Church is seeking an Associate Pastor/Connections Pastor to help lead our church in fulfilling our mission:

We are looking for a relational, ministry-minded pastor who will work closely with the Senior Pastor and pastoral team to help people connect with Christ, connect with the church, grow spiritually, and engage in ministry.

• Develop and equip members for personal evangelism and Gospel conversations.
• Lead church-wide outreach and guest follow-up.
• Build relationships with schools, organizations, families, and the surrounding community.
• Develop creative opportunities to use our renovated gym as a bridge to the community.

• Oversee the guest experience from first visit to meaningful involvement.
• Lead and develop Greeter, Welcome, and Hospitality Teams.
• Strengthen guest follow-up, connection events, and pathways into church life.
• Help create a culture where people are genuinely known and connected.

• Oversee and strengthen Life Groups, Sunday School, and other discipleship opportunities.
• Recruit, train, and support teachers and group leaders.
• Help develop clear pathways for spiritual growth—from new believers to mature followers of Christ.
• Help develop leaders and strengthen men’s, women’s, and other ministry opportunities.

• Sports leagues and open gym opportunities
• Family and fellowship events
• Student and children's activities
• Sports camps and community outreach
• Other recreational opportunities that create natural bridges for Gospel relationships

• Provide pastoral care and counseling as needed.
• Participate in preaching and teaching.
• Work collaboratively with the pastoral and ministry staff.
• Help advance the overall mission and vision of Milford Baptist Church.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
• Meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership.
• Has experience in evangelism, discipleship, connections, or pastoral ministry.
• Is highly relational and genuinely enjoys people.
• Can recruit, train, and empower volunteers.
• Is organized and able to develop and manage ministry initiatives.
• Is comfortable with technology and communication tools.
• Has a passion for using recreation and relationships as opportunities for Gospel influence.

Experience in recreational ministry is a strong plus, but not required.

If you are interested in joining a church that is passionate about connecting people to Christ, connecting people to one another, and reaching our community with the Gospel, we would love to hear from you.