Associate Pastor

Position Summary:

• The Associate Pastor will help lead the effort to develop and implement a strategy for fulfilling the mission of Phoenix Bible Church by utilizing the 7 Marks of a Disciple as benchmarks and structuring avenues for spiritual formation, exhortation, and care for adults in the church utilizing the 3 Methods of a Member to help people walk along discipleship pathways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Forming

• Coordinating the efforts to disciple adults through groups, classes, studies, and events
• Oversee adult classes and and community groups
• Develop a system for welcoming new people and connecting them with others
• Develop a strategy for the Men’s and Women’s discipleship including mentoring and small groups options
• Organizing studies (4-8 week classes), equip nights, and seminars
• Develop study guides, community group curriculum, and other supplemental materials for Sunday sermon series
• Discipling others in the church, specifically equipping them to become disciple makers who multiply their reach; this includes raising up teachers, Groups leaders, and developing team leaders as needed

Exhorting

• Actively shepherding and connecting before, during, and after Sunday services
• At times help lead events (Starting Point, Membership Class, etc.)
• Oversee Local Outreach Team and partner with outside agencies as appropriate to deliver care and compassion ministries that are beyond PBC's capabilities or resources.
• Sharing the gospel with un-churched and de-churched people through invitations to church, and personal investment

Caring

• Coordinate pastoral care training and development options with Executive Pastor
• Visitor follow up, Counseling, pre-marital counseling, general pastoral care
• Oversee Care Ministry Team to ensure practical and physical needs of the church ministries and congregants are being met
• Develop and implement necessary communication channels and processes to ensure needs are known and addressed
• Oversee the Benevolence Team to assist with practical and physical needs of congregants
• Oversee the Prayer Team to provide prayer for congregants in services and through other avenues such as staff meetings, etc.
• Coordinate with Facilities Director and Deacons to ensure plans regarding funerals and weddings, officiate as needed, and meet with families to ensure care for those grieving loss. 

In Addition

• Work humbly and collaboratively to accomplish the greater vision of Phoenix Bible Church
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Attend regular Check-ins with Executive Pastor

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Christian Studies, Biblical Studies, or related field required
• 10 Years experience in pastoral ministry preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to develop lesson plans and other teaching materials
• Ability to communicate the truth of the Scriptures to small and large groups
• Ability to develop others to lead and teach

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: 

• Current Driver’s License

Spiritual Requirements:

• Regular involvement in church services, events, and other activities
• Signed acknowledgement of Phoenix Bible Church’s “Statement of Faith” and “Staff Lifestyle Agreement” forms. 
• Signed acknowledgement of policies and procedures as stated in Phoenix Bible Church’s employee handbook.
• Living out the spiritual principles outlined in the “Staff Lifestyle Agreement”; participation in a community group; tithing consistently; attending worship services; involvement in outreach; following Christ personally and passionately; sexual purity