JOB OPPORTUNITY - ASSOCIATE PASTOR
St. Paul’s Bible Church
1960 W. 94th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
Description Of The Church:
St. Paul’s Bible Church is a diverse, non-denominational, Christ-centered church located on the southwest side of Chicago in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood. Our vision is to “Love Jesus, Grow with Others, and Serve the World.” We desire to reach the community around us and are involved in many local, national, and worldwide missions. We are especially excited about how God is raising up a new generation of people to lead and impact the world with the message of the Gospel. To find more information about us, please look through our website.
Associate Pastor Job Description:
The primary responsibilities of the Associate Pastor will be to oversee all aspects of the student ministries and help in organizing and leading the Sunday worship services at St. Paul’s Bible Church. The Associate Pastor will give special attention to the teaching and discipling of the Junior and Senior High ministries, leading them to discover and live out the truths of the Gospel. This position will serve as a spiritual leader and be responsible to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to Student Ministry including, evangelism, teaching, youth group, worship, and prayer. The Associate Pastor will be responsible to train and equip adult volunteers of the student ministries. The Associate Pastor will also oversee the Sunday morning worship team, including, scheduling and leading worship practices.
Pastoral Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Status: Full-time
Office hours: To be determined in conjunction with the Senior Pastor
Salary and Benefits:
Reports to: Senior Pastor and the Board of Elders
To Apply
Please look at our website to better understand our beliefs, programs, vision, and values. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to info@stpaulsbiblechurch.org.
They also may be mailed to Pastoral Search Committee, St. Paul’s Bible Church, 1960 W 94th St., Chicago, IL 60643.
In addition to your resume, please provide a doctrinal statement and at least three references; at least two of these should be from a previous church or other ministry in which you have served.
1960 W. 94th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
Description Of The Church:
St. Paul’s Bible Church is a diverse, non-denominational, Christ-centered church located on the southwest side of Chicago in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood. Our vision is to “Love Jesus, Grow with Others, and Serve the World.” We desire to reach the community around us and are involved in many local, national, and worldwide missions. We are especially excited about how God is raising up a new generation of people to lead and impact the world with the message of the Gospel. To find more information about us, please look through our website.
Associate Pastor Job Description:
The primary responsibilities of the Associate Pastor will be to oversee all aspects of the student ministries and help in organizing and leading the Sunday worship services at St. Paul’s Bible Church. The Associate Pastor will give special attention to the teaching and discipling of the Junior and Senior High ministries, leading them to discover and live out the truths of the Gospel. This position will serve as a spiritual leader and be responsible to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to Student Ministry including, evangelism, teaching, youth group, worship, and prayer. The Associate Pastor will be responsible to train and equip adult volunteers of the student ministries. The Associate Pastor will also oversee the Sunday morning worship team, including, scheduling and leading worship practices.
Pastoral Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead Junior and Senior High Youth Group
- Lead Sunday School for the Jr/Sr High
- Create and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for Youth Group
- Work with the Christian Education Committee to research, review and order age appropriate curriculum for the various student ministries (including Children’s Church and Sunday School)
- Identify, train and develop volunteers to assist in the Student Ministries at St. Paul’s Bible Church
- Identify, develop, and monitor spiritual growth and spiritual gifts in students
- Train students in leadership and develop responsibility, accountability, and involvement of students in ministry
- Plan and execute student events in collaboration with other Youth Group leaders and volunteers
- Foster communication with parents through informational meetings, mailings and electronic communication
- Provide pastoral care for students and their parents in coordination with other pastoral staff as needed
- Connect students, parents and volunteers to life and service in the church
- Help to plan the Sunday services
- Lead the Worship Team
- Build positive social dynamics and quality music
- Organize and practice with the Worship Team for upcoming services with input from the group members
- Help less-experienced participants become knowledgeable of their instruments and roles
- Strengthen the individuals on the team by helping them grow in their spiritual formation
- In coordination with the Senior Pastor and Elder Board, support the various small groups at St. Paul's Bible Church and assist in training small group leaders
- Participate in staff and elder meetings
Qualifications:
- Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Meets the Scriptural requirements for church leadership found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
- Must be in agreement with our [biblical] statement of beliefs and the vision and values of the church
- Ability to lead and care for people from a diverse array of cultural, social, educational, and economic backgrounds
- Willingness to recruit, motivate, lead, and equip people for ministry
- Ability to self-evaluate and make changes when necessary or advised
- Willingness to embrace and implement the team’s initiatives, and positively respond to constructive feedback
- Have a strong work ethic and high level of initiative to lead with faith, wisdom, and a “can do attitude”
- Ability to serve alongside the Senior Pastor in a supportive and collaborative manner
- Has the spiritual gift of teaching and a willingness to preach
- Experience in planning and leading worship services, including musicians and singers in a blended musical style (or a willingness to learn)
- Be open to change and the shifting of responsibilities as growth and ministry develop
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in church leadership (not required) and a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies (or equivalent)
Status: Full-time
Office hours: To be determined in conjunction with the Senior Pastor
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable based on education and experience
- Allowance for health care
- Vacation: 3 weeks, including 3 Sundays
- Pastor’s Conference: All expenses paid (travel, food, hotel, conference) for one conference per year, which has been approved by the Board of Elders
- Housing: A two-bedroom apartment located in the church (based on need, utilities included with the apartment.)
Reports to: Senior Pastor and the Board of Elders
To Apply
Please look at our website to better understand our beliefs, programs, vision, and values. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to info@stpaulsbiblechurch.org.
They also may be mailed to Pastoral Search Committee, St. Paul’s Bible Church, 1960 W 94th St., Chicago, IL 60643.
In addition to your resume, please provide a doctrinal statement and at least three references; at least two of these should be from a previous church or other ministry in which you have served.
