We have been a witness to the faithfulness of our God through our previous Associate Pastor, Steven Brooks. Reverend Brooks diligently served our congregation as Pastor to Families, Youth and Children from 2009 through November 2023 when he and his family moved to follow a call as Associate Pastor at Seven Rivers Church plant in The Villages, Wildwood, Florida. In light of this, we are actively seeking the man that the Lord has chosen to fill this role.
We are currently in Phase 3 [see graph to the right]: Search Committee recruits and screens candidates
Job Description:
ASST. PASTOR To FAMILIES, YOUTh, AND Children
This pastor will be hired with a view to transitioning to Associate within two years.
Reports to: Senior Pastor with Session oversight
Classification: Full-time (salaried)
Purpose Statement
Under supervision of the Senior Pastor and with oversight from the Session, the Assistant/Associate Pastor to Families, Youth and Children will make a Kingdom impact for Jesus Christ by focusing his ministry on children and their families. He will oversee the Children and Youth ministry teams, as well as other ministry teams as needs dictate. One special area of focus will be to develop ministry teams composed of laity and staff to do the work of ministry (Eph. 4:11-12). He will work in close conjunction with our Children and Student Ministry Coordinator.
Pastoral Responsibilities
Preach approximately 6x per year
Administer the Lord’s Supper
Baptisms
Weddings
Funerals
Visitations
Education/Experience
The Assistant/Associate Pastor to Families, Youth and Children must have completed an M.Div. (or equivalent) and be ordained or ordain-able in the PCA.
Travel
Regular travel in the local area is required for this position. This will include frequent meetings with people as well as infrequent travel to presbytery and General Assembly.
Skills and Attributes
A strong profession of Christian faith and support for Faith’s mission are required. The first priorities for this position are a growing love for God, the Gospel, God’s Word, prayer, the Body of Christ, the Reformed theological tradition, and increasingly exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit. Also necessary are:
A humble, loving, and teachable spirit
A desire to serve God’s people joyfully
Must relate well to youth, including small children through high school and be knowledgeable of current cultural pressures youth are facing
Counseling skills suitable to working with youth and their families
Strong leadership skills including public speaking, organizing youth and family activities, and strategic planning related to youth programs
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as related to youth as well as adults
Self-motivated and able to function independently with minimal supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other staff and ministers
Desire and ability to equip youth to grow in and share their faith in Christ
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with an upbeat, flexible, and positive attitude
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of all the activities, duties, responsibilities and activities which may change as ministry needs dictate.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for Faith's Assistant Pastor position, please complete the steps below. While we will accept applications until the position is filled, for full consideration, please submit your application by April 1, 2024
1. Send an email to pastorsearch@faithpcachurch.org with your resume, a cover letter, and MDF.
2. Complete the Screening Questions by clicking here.
You can also view this full job posting online and at the PCA job board.
More Information
For more information about our church, activities, staff, ministries, or services, you can check out our website or review the informational brochure linked below.
Pray
In this period of waiting and during every step of this process, we ask you to join us in prayer. A Pastoral Search Prayer Guide is available in hard copy at the church, or can be accessed electronically below.
pastor search committee
The following individuals make up the Search Committee: Jeremy Anthony, Stephanie Atkinson, Lilly Atkinson, Mary Rachel Danner, Hope Eason, Brandy Ferris, Paul Haag, Sean Hessenthaler, Boyce Hunt, Meredith Irwin, James Mustard, Brandon Nelms, Nathan Parker, Kate Rasmussen, Philip Weinrich.
