Assistant Pastor of Spiritual Formation

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

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

REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor

DIRECT REPORT(S): Connect Group Leaders, Hospitality Team Director, Men’s Ministry Director, Women’s Ministry Director.

• Character
  • Maintain his own spiritual growth and integrity in Christ, especially by Scripture, prayer, sabbath, accountability, marriage, and parenting (where applicable).
  • Pray for the ministries of the church, specific needs, and 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 Group, 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 get them connected 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, 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 overall work of healthy discipleship and shepherding.

TIME COMMITMENT: This is a full-time paid position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary/housing allowance range from $80,000-$90,000 annually, corresponding with experience and education. Benefits based on full-time status include: health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, car allowance of $3,300, cell phone stipend of $900, retirement stipend equal to 7.5% of salary, 4 weeks paid vacation (20 workdays including 4 Sundays), and 3 months 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.