Associate Pastor of Discipleship

Job Type: Associate Pastor, Discipleship Pastor

Job Description: Associate Pastor of Discipleship

Buffalo Presbyterian Church seeks an Associate Pastor of Discipleship who is deeply committed to Christ, an accomplished and growing preacher, and a leader who is excited about developing mature disciples of Christ. Working closely with the Lead Pastor and Session, this shepherd will be involved in all aspects of the church: preaching and teaching, pastoral care, vision casting, day-to-day business management, developing/managing/leading programs, and representing the church in the community.

This associate pastor will need to have well-rounded pastoral skills, an organized and take-charge spirit, along with a warm, relatable personality. We are seeking a self-starter, but also a pastor who has a love for teaching and a mentor’s heart—one with an aptitude for identifying and training potential leaders in our congregation. Foremost, this person will appreciate the sacred beauty of a traditional worship framework combined with expository-styled Bible-based teaching.

The qualifications/experience we seek in our Associate Pastor of Buffalo Church include:

• A mature follower of Jesus Christ, with evidence of an active and growing faith
• A Masters of Divinity or equivalent (seminary preferred)
• Ordained in a Reformed tradition or ordainable in the EPC denomination
• In agreement with EPC Essentials/Westminster Confession of Faith/EPC Position Papers
• Robust teaching and preaching talent, with a focus on expository, Bible-based messages
• Strong communication and organizational skills, and a proven ability to effectively manage events and ministry programs
• Experience in leading and supporting staff and volunteers
• A team player with humility and high emotional intelligence who can work collaboratively with our Lead Pastor, church staff, elders, deacons, and volunteers

We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following personal traits:

• A deep and bright faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to daily prayer and Bible study.
• An alignment with EPC’s values and an adherence to the qualifications of an elder.
• A passion for God’s Word and a desire to share it with others.
• A strong core of moral integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A person of deep compassion and love for all people.
• Strong relational skills, warm, approachable, and a good listener.
• A motivated self-starter and proven team builder.

The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Pastor will include:

• Working with the Lead Pastor and Session to align ministry activities with the church’s mission, vision, and budget.
• Co‑leading weekly worship service, administering the sacraments, and preaching regularly.
• Teaching in a variety of settings in coordination with the Lead Pastor.
  • Wednesday Night Programs
  • Sunday School
  • Small Groups
  • New Officer Training
  • New Members Classes
• Co‑leading various committees with church volunteers/elders.
• Attending monthly Session meetings.
• Helping with pastoral care including baptisms, weddings, funerals, home and hospital visits, crisis care situations, and end‑of‑life spiritual care.
• Serving communion to shut‑ins, sick or homebound members and ensuring ongoing care for the church family.
• Building relationships within the church, local community, and outside ministry groups to expand our outreach and attract new members.
• Developing, managing, and leading discipleship programs with church members.
• Identifying and developing leaders within the church.
• Supporting and growing the efforts of our outreach and missions groups.
• Participating in presbytery or denominational activities as needed.
• Assisting in developing annual ministry plans and strategies.
• Participating in staff meetings and contributing to church‑wide planning and decision‑making.

Those wishing to be considered for this position should e‑mail their Personal Information Form, resume, and three letters of reference to A