Associate Pastor

Job in Cedar Grove, Essex County, New Jersey, 07009, USA

Listing for: Westminster Theological Seminary

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-18

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Pastor / Ministry / Church, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Pastor / Ministry / Church, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 85000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 85000.00 YEAR

Location: Cedar Grove

The associate pastor will help shepherd the flock of First Reformed Church through discipleship, ministry coordination, the faithful teaching of God’s Word, and leadership development

* Note:

The following job description is intentionally flexible and may be adapted to fit the unique gifts, experience, and calling of the associate pastor

1. Ministry Coordination

Providing leadership, coordination, and oversight for adult ministries, including small groups, men’s ministry, and discipleship classes

Recruiting and equipping volunteers for adult ministries

Evaluating and selecting curriculum for the church’s discipleship ministries

Developing a pathway for welcoming and connecting visitors to the life of the church

2. Preaching and Teaching

Preaching 7–10 times per year, with particular concentration during the summer months

Teaching Sunday and/or Wednesday adult discipleship classes (shared with senior pastor)

Teaching membership classes (shared with senior pastor)

Leading annual deacon training

3. Discipleship and Leadership Training

Leading a small group (meets twice per month)

Discipling men individually and in groups

Equipping and developing leaders for committees and ministries

Helping members identify and employ their spiritual gifts

4. Pastoral Shepherding

Interceding in prayer for the congregation

Cultivating strong pastoral relationships with members

Assisting the senior pastor with ministry responsibilities as needs arise

Visiting the sick and elderly as part of a shared congregational care ministry

Providing short-term pastoral counsel to individuals and couples during times of crisis

Occasionally officiating weddings and funerals and administering the sacraments

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