Assistant Pastor of Spiritual Formation: Strong Tower Church

Overview

Assistant Pastor of Spiritual Formation:
Strong Tower Church

Purpose of Position: To shepherd and cultivate the congregation’s spiritual formation by equipping people to grow in the gospel and connect with community.

Direct Report(s): Connect Group Leaders, Hospitality Team Director, Men’s Ministry Director, Women’s Ministry Director.

• Character:
  Maintain personal spiritual growth and integrity in Christ, especially through Scripture, prayer, Sabbath, accountability, marriage, and parenting (where applicable).
• Pray for the ministries of the church, specific needs, and for each member or regular attender.
• Share the gospel, modeling and leading the congregation in evangelism.
• Communications:
  Attend weekly staff meetings and regular strategic meetings.
• Attend weekly worship services, Connect Groups, and special services.
• Facilitate communication through email, phone, social media, etc.
• Connect Ministries:
  Oversee and equip the Hospitality Team Director in providing a welcoming environment to guests and members at worship services.
• Follow up with and engage guests to connect them with the church.
• Oversee and equip the Men’s and Women’s Ministry Directors.
• Oversee Connect Groups—recruiting, coaching, and developing their leaders; communicate with the congregation, leaders, and guests to promote ongoing involvement in Connect Groups.
• Counsel and shepherd those in need within the church and community.
• Formation Institute:
  Oversee planning, teachers, content, and execution for Formation Workshops; oversee planning, teachers, content, and execution for Formation Cohorts or Classes (Sept – May); teach in the Formation Workshops, Cohorts, and Classes.
• Preach in worship services at least 10-12 times annually.
• Help to mentor and train people in the Pastoral Residency Program for gospel ministry.
• Support the overall ministry of the church by participating in regular meetings and the work of healthy discipleship and shepherding.

This is a full-time paid position.

Starting salary/housing allowance range from $80,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience and education. Benefits based on full-time status include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a car allowance of $3,300, a cell phone stipend of $900, retirement stipend equal to 7.5% of salary, 4 weeks paid vacation (20 workdays including 4 Sundays), and a 3-month sabbatical after 7 years of full-time service.

Qualifications:

• Spiritual and character qualifications of an elder described in 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1.
• Prayerful and gifted in leadership, shepherding, counseling, teaching, and preaching.
• Master’s Degree in biblical and theological studies.
• Ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) or ability to be ordained within 6 months.
• Cross-cultural ministry experience of minimum 5 years.

01/31/2026

Full Time

$71k-$90k

Church/Organization Name: Strong Tower Church

Contact Name & Contact Info: , ben

Church: Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State: Lakeland, FL

Mission
:
We make healthy disciples of Jesus who cultivate thriving communities.

Motives
:

• Gospel - We live in the freedom and hope of God’s love in Jesus.
• Family - We pursue committed, cross-cultural community.
• Humility - We embrace our weakness and take the low place.
• Mercy - We give generously of ourselves for the good of others.
• Justice - We empower and include poor and marginalized people.