Associate Pastor

Job Title: Associate Pastor, Zebulon Baptist Church
Reports To: Senior Pastor, Zebulon Baptist Church
Position Status: Full-Time Position
Compensation: Negotiable

Overview:

Zebulon Baptist church is a multi-generational church serving the town of Zebulon, N.C. and its surrounding community. We are a growing church with robust programs for all ages. The congregation is led by a loving and dedicated staff who are dedicated to Baptist Principles and are in alignment with Zebulon Baptist Church core values.

Zebulon Baptist Church Profile

The church is seeking a detail-oriented individual with talents in project management, planning and strong communication skills. The Associate Pastor will be responsible for leading ministries including outreach, spiritual formation, Sunday school programs, and supervising administrative processes of the church. As a member of the ministry staff, providing Pastoral Care to our congregation, members and guests, will be a responsibility. Our Associate Pastor will be enabled by partnerships with the Sunday School Director, Deacons, Lay Leaders, and Church Staff. There will be opportunities to preach and teach as needed in support of the Senior pastor.

Responsibilities: 

• Spiritual Formation and Christian Education
  • Take initiative and support programs with the goal of enriching the congregation though best practices in spiritual formation and Christian education.
  • Partnerships with Sunday school director, deacons, and spiritual formation team, to enhance and grow or current programs and offerings.
  • Lead in recruitment, training and support of Sunday School faculty.
  • Assist Senior Pastor with bible study teachings as needed.
• Outreach
  • Provide ministry to guests by initiating contact of welcoming, outreach, follow up and encouragement.
  • External communication of our mission and ministries.
  • Coordinate invitation to guests and new members to learn about and participate in our various opportunities for Christian education and fellowship.
• Administrative Leadership
  • Partner with various deacon groups to nurture the development of our focused ministry teams.
  • Participate in planning and leading our worship services in coordination with the ministry staff.
  • Attend and inform deacon board meetings in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
  • Assist Senior Pastor and Administrative deacons in the overall administration of the church.
• Pastoral Care
  • Visitation of sick, elderly, and homebound in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and residences.
  • Attend to the needs of church members experiencing bereavement, grief, and other life transitions.
  • Lead in funerals, weddings and other special services in coordination with the Senior Pastor.