Associate Pastor of Education & Administration

Associate Pastor of Education & Administration (FULL TIME) Full-Time Position Summary (part time position listed below)

The Associate Pastor of Education & Administration serves as a key member of the pastoral staff, partnering closely with the Senior Pastor to advance the mission and vision of Palm West Community Church. This individual provides leadership in developing a comprehensive education strategy, equipping leaders and teachers, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and supporting the overall pastoral ministry of the church. The goal of this position is to help every ministry and educational opportunity work together toward a unified process of spiritual growth and life transformation.

• Develop, oversee, and continually improve a dynamic and comprehensive adult education ministry.
  Recruit, train, coach, and encourage Bible teachers and ministry leaders.
• Ensure that classes, studies, seminars, and educational opportunities complement one another and work together toward a unified discipleship pathway.
• Evaluate curriculum and teaching resources to ensure biblical soundness, practical application, and alignment with the mission and values of Palm West Community Church.
• Lead and oversee the Small Groups Ministry.
• Foster collaboration among teachers so that the educational ministry reflects one cohesive vision rather than isolated programs.

• Provide coaching and leadership development for designated ministry leaders, including those who report directly to this position, while also supporting other staff members in developing leaders within their ministry areas.”
• Help ministry leaders become healthier, more effective, and better equipped to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Assist leaders in identifying challenges, solving problems, and developing future leaders.
• Promote healthy communication, teamwork, and unity among ministry leaders.

• Work closely with the church administrator during the transition leading to retirement.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the church's administrative systems, policies, procedures, files, and organizational practices, both physical and digital.
• Document administrative responsibilities and develop clear processes that will ensure a smooth leadership transition.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive job description and onboarding plan for the future church administrator and office volunteers.
• Help strengthen organizational systems that improve communication, efficiency, and ministry effectiveness.

• Provide occasional pulpit supply and teaching support for the Senior Pastor as needed.
• Assist in addressing ministry needs, leadership challenges, and congregational concerns as they arise.
• Participate in weddings, funerals, hospital visitation, counseling, and other pastoral responsibilities as appropriate.

• Demonstrates a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ characterized by spiritual maturity, integrity, humility, and servant leadership.
• Fully embraces the doctrinal beliefs, mission, values, philosophy of ministry, and strategic direction of Palm West Community Church.
• Possesses proven gifts in teaching, leadership development, organization, and administration.
• Able to build teams, equip volunteers, develop leaders, and create healthy ministry systems.
• Demonstrates wisdom, sound judgment, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit.
• Supports the unity of the church by building healthy relationships, resolving conflict biblically, and modeling Christlike character.
• Ordained with a bachelor's degree required; graduate theological education preferred.

The ideal candidate is a leader developer who enjoys helping others succeed. Must be a builder who has experience scaling ministries for a growing congregation. Should possesses both vision and organizational strength, while maintaining a genuine pastor's heart. Candidate is able to think systemically, recognizing how individual ministries contribute to the overall discipleship mission of the church. Above all, is committed to glorifying Christ,…