Assistant Pastor

Job in Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, 28425, USA

Listing for: SBC Executive Committee

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-20

Job specializations:

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

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

Location: Burgaw

Assistant Pastor (full time)

Forest Hills Baptist Church in Burgaw, North Carolina, is seeking a faithful Assistant Pastor who is passionate about making disciples and investing in the next generation.

Key Responsibilities Preaching and Teaching

Weekly Sunday School teaching for adults
Sunday morning main worship preaching (7-10 times a year)

Pastoral Role Shepherding Children's Ministry

Regularly available to counsel families
Equip and train children and youth group leadership team members
Disciple and support parents with school age children

Serving as a member of the Pastoral Leadership Team

In conjunction with the Lead Pastor, providing general oversight and vision for the spiritual health and direction of the church
Eager to support the Lead Pastor's vision and ministry plan

Pastoral Care

Partner with Lead Pastor to provide counseling to individuals/families
Regularly exercise the ministry of presence in all facets of church life

Administration and Event Planning

Participate in annual budget planning with Stewardship Team
Work with Lead Pastor and staff to review and revise annual ministry plan
Attending weekly staff meeting and monthly Deacons' Meeting
Regularly meeting with Lead Pastor for discipleship and accountability
Develop and lead outreach efforts that intentionally connect our church with the surrounding community.

Skills, Qualifications, and Biblical Convictions

Must possess a genuine profession of faith and clear testimony of salvation
Called to and gifted for pastoral ministry according to I Tim. 3:1-7;
Titus 1:6-9
An evangelist's heart, passionate to share the hope of the Gospel with the lost
Able to clearly teach and communicate God's Word to all ages and demographics, particularly to younger children and youth
Utilizes an exegetical approach to sermon prep and delivery
Not shy and willing to be a self-starter that engages with our local schools and sports leagues
Self-disciplined, motivated character with a servant's heart
Holds firmly to core Christian doctrines and convictions, but humble and gracious towards others
Teachable, flexible, and willing to submit to the leadership of the Lead Pastor
Fully in alignment with the BFM 2000
In agreement with a complementarian view of pastoral ministry
If married, absolutely committed to wife (and children)
Actively guards moral purity and has no abiding struggle with viewing pornographic or other illicit materials
Able to complete and pass a nationally accredited background check

Compensation

While compensation will vary depending on education, prior experience, and other relevant qualifications, the general salary package will be approximately $70,000 annually.

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