Job Overview

Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church is currently searching for an Assistant Pastor of Community. If you have found yourself on this listing and believe the Lord is calling you to be a pastor in a congregation like ours, we invite you to do a few things. Please read over the Church Information Form (click here) as well as the Position Description (click here). You will find a lot of good information there about our current position and what we are seeking in an assistant pastor.

We are excited for the next steps here at our church. Our city and congregation are growing. The needs are changing in our community. The fields are ripe. We are expectant and waiting on the Lord in this season. We have been praying for you, your loved ones, and your current circumstances.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities: • Oversee Congregational Care – Oversee Gashland's Congregational Care Team of Elders & Deacons & Congregation Members – Regular pastoral visitation, shepherding, and care to the flock • Oversee Relational Ministries at Gashland – Lead the church in Gashland's vision to live as family through community, care, and shepherding – Have Oversight over Relationships Team – Encourage & energize congregation for participation in community and social events – Oversee Community Groups/Small Groups at GEPC – Help Senior Pastor teach New Members class and integrate new members into the church family – Oversee Conversations (Wednesday Night Ministry) – Provide support and direction as needed to relational ministry teams (Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Abide (Young Families), and Prime Timers (50 and older) – Connect 1st Service and 2nd Service in Community – Lead & initiate new relational ministries as desired/needed • Other Pastoral Duties – Partner with Senior Pastor in ministry – Support the overall vision of the church (Love Jesus, Live as Family, Look to the Fields) – Preach approximately 8-12 times a year – Assist in leading worship and administering the sacraments – Assist in overseeing the staff alongside Senior Pastor – Perform Funerals & Weddings as needed – Promote community & fellowship among staff members alongside Senior Pastor – Participate in monthly Session Meetings – Attend Presbytery Meetings & General Assembly • Staff Member Duties – Attend Weekly Staff meetings – Regular coordination and communication with Senior Pastor – Regular coordination and communication with other staff members – Prepare annual goals & objectives in coordination with Senior Pastor • Other Possible Duties: Counseling – If possessing a Masters of Counseling, set a vision for a counseling ministry at Gashland – Create a culture for biblical counseling & its importance in spiritual formation – Provide counseling to the congregation – Use expertise in counseling to provide care for the congregation through educational seminars, support groups, or classes