Associate Pastor jobs in South Dakota

Job Description : Basic Requirements

Basic Requirements

• In gifting and ability able to serve in the capacity of Senior Pastor in ministering in all facets of the local church, yet willing to function in a supporting role, fulfilling similar and complementary duties to the Senior Pastor
• Personally agree with the theological positions represented in the Doctrinal Statement of Mt. Olivet Church and the practical ministry positions taken in various Position Statements (see website).
• Minister in full submission to the church Constitution and the decisions of the Elder Board.

Position Description

• Accurately dividing and boldly expositing the Scriptures (2 Tim 2 : -; 4 : 2)
• Equipping the Body through both teaching and training in areas of biblical knowledge and practical skills necessary for living the Christian life (Eph 4 : -)
• Personally proclaiming the gospel publicly and privately (Acts : -; 2 Tim 4 : 5)
• Being an example to the Flock in all things (1 Peter 5 : 3; 1 Cor : 1, Phil 3 : , 1 Tim 4 : )
• Patiently and carefully disciple, correct, admonish, encourage, and help fellow leaders and members

Acts : ; 1 Thess 5 : ; 2 Tim 2 : -)

• Personally / proactively guard the church from the error of unprincipled men (Acts : ; 2 Peter 3 : )
• Being devoted to prayer (Acts 6 : 4, Col 4 : 2)

Specifically, this would include, but not be limited to, the following duties

• Small group ministries : Recruiting, training, and mentoring group leaders, assisting group leaders as necessary on areas of study, and encouraging and facilitating the placement of small group attendees.
• Regularly teach adult Sunday School.
• Preach / Lead publicly when Sr. Pastor is out (whether periodically or extended period)
• Leadership Oversight of a segment of the lay-led ministries of the Church, including helping lay leaders form goals and implementation plans and providing resources & accountability.
• Pastoral Counseling from recognition, assessment, formulating a plan, purposeful meetings, and follow-up.
• Pastoral Visitation purposefully and systematically (men, widows, elderly, hospital, newcomers)
• Personal Discipleship / Shepherding of individuals / small groups, formally and informally
• Train (formally & informally) fellow leaders in biblical knowledge and practical ministry skill
10 hours ago