Overview
Assistant Pastor: Desert Hills Jobs in Mesa, Arizona, USA at Reformed Theological Seminary
The Assistant Pastor will grow a strong infant through college-age ministry, welcome new members, and build intergenerational fellowship events.
Position
Qualifications:
The Assistant Pastor’s Responsibilities Include:
Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how it impacts the lives of children, students, and parents and equip them to personally serve as God’s witnesses in the ministry of the church and community.
Successfully grow a DHPC Family and Student ministry that is meaningful to the Church and imparts Biblical values and guidance to all.
Provide Christian growth opportunities to DHPC children and youth through Bible studies, worship, mission activity, and discipleship.
Manage core leadership teams among the congregation who will help build a robust and Christ-centered Family and Student Ministry, New Member recruitment, and Fellowship.
Develop a calendar, work plan, and supporting budget for the Family and Student Ministry to include classes such as Confirmation, camps, discipleship, mission trips, off-campus activities, and social events. Following the approved Child Protection Policy.
Liaison for the Fellowship and Outreach Committee.
Assist the Senior Pastor and Associate Pastor with outreach, congregational care, worship leadership, and other duties as needed.
Participate in annual DHPC church functions such as VBS, Leupp weekends, adult/youth events, etc.
Any other task as required of the position.
Confidential Disclaimer:
Staff members are responsible for treating confidential information read or heard regarding the personal affairs of the church, its staff, or members with the utmost confidence. All personal information acquired while working for DHPC is not to be used outside of necessary daily activity requirements.
What You Bring:
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Assistant Pastor:
Education & Experience
Master of Divinity, required (Completed or Near Completion)
MDiv from a reformed seminary, preferred
Church Ministry Experience, required
Ordained or Ordainable
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A love for Jesus as Lord and Savior and an active spiritual life.
Able to subscribe to the “Essentials of our Faith” of the EPC.
An awareness and appreciation of reformed faith and tradition.
Good Christian character and conduct.
Able to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Creative and visionary skills.
Interface effectively and positively with staff members and the public.
Ability to delegate to others and coordinate their work.
Effectively work with teams, engendering trust, and constructively resolving conflict.
Establish basic proficiency with appropriate church audio-visual equipment, database, software, etc.
Manage time, prioritize activities, and develop long-range plans.
Personal Characteristics & Qualifications
Proven history in children’s and youth ministry.
Relatable, outgoing, and young at heart.
Dedicated to outreach and engagement.
Innovative and strategic in ministry growth.
Flexible, reliable, and a team player.
Deeply dedicated to the ministry’s mission.
Values strong connections with families and the congregation.
Open to new ideas and continual learning.
Feels called by God to serve.
Loves working with children, students, and families.
Submits to pastoral leadership.
Efficient and detail-oriented.
Demonstrates honesty and strong moral principles.
Self-assured in abilities.
Proficient with technology, including church databases like Realm.
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Title: Assistant Pastor: Desert Hills
Company: Reformed Theological Seminary
Location: Mesa, Arizona, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian), Education / Teaching (Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church)
