Associate Pastor of Discipleship

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Associate Pastor of Discipleship

CLASSIFICATION: Full time/exempt, 40 hours per week

REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor, accountable to the Session and will be a member of the local Presbytery.

Position Summary

Buffalo Presbyterian Church seeks an Associate Pastor of Discipleship who is deeply

committed to Christ, an accomplished and growing preacher, and a leader who is excited about developing mature disciples of Christ. Working closely with the Lead Pastor and Session, this shepherd will be involved in all aspects of the church:

preaching and teaching, pastoral care, vision casting, day-to-day business management, developing/managing/leading programs, and representing the church in the community. This associate pastor will need to have well-rounded pastoral skills, an organized and take-charge spirit, along with a warm, relatable personality. We are seeking a self-starter, but also a pastor who has a love for teaching and a mentor’s heart - one with an aptitude for identifying and training potential leaders in our congregation. Foremost, this person will appreciate the sacred beauty of a traditional worship framework combined with expository-styled Bible-based teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Lead Pastor and Session to align ministry activities with the church’s mission, vision, and budget
• Co-leading weekly worship service, administering the sacraments, and preaching regularly
• Teaching in a variety of settings in coordination with the Lead Pastor

1. Wednesday Night Programs
2. Sunday School
3. Small Groups
4. New Officer Training
5. New Members Classes

• Co-leading various committees with church volunteers/elders
• Attending monthly Session meetings
• Helping with pastoral care including baptisms, weddings, funerals, home and hospital visits, crisis care situations, and end-of-life spiritual care
• Serving communion to shut-ins, sick or homebound members and ensuring ongoing care for the church family
• Building relationships within the church, local community, and outside ministry groups to expand our outreach and attract new members
• Developing, managing, and leading discipleship programs with church members
• Identifying and developing leaders within the church
• Supporting and growing the efforts of our outreach and missions groups
• Participating in presbytery or denominational activities as needed
• Assisting in developing annual ministry plans and strategies
• Participating in staff meetings and contributing to church-wide planning and decision-making

Position Requirements

• Master of Divinity (or equivalent)
• Ordained or ordainable by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church
• Committed to Reformed theology, the essential tenets of the EPC, and its confessional standards

Character

• A mature follower of Jesus Christ and a commitment to daily prayer and Bible study
• A shepherd’s heart for pastoral care and for a wide variety of church members and their situations
• A strong core of moral integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• A person with excellent relational skills, warm, compassionate, and approachable

Competencies

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A passion for God’s Word, and a desire to share it with others
• A motivated self-starter, proven team builder, and adept at directing events and ministry programs
• Able to independently manage the day-to-day requirements of the role of Associate Pastor
• Experience in leading and supporting staff and volunteers

Chemistry with the Culture

• Embraces traditional worship and thoughtfully considers how Buffalo can leverage its rich history with its bright future of faithful witness and service in Greensboro
• Missions-minded, both locally and globally, and interested in expanding Buffalo’s footprint of evangelism and service to a variety of populations throughout our city and the world
• Preaching that is rooted in the Bible and includes practical application for members’ everyday lives