Associate Pastor (full time)
Forest Hills Baptist Church in Burgaw, North Carolina, is seeking a faithful Associate Pastor who is passionate about making disciples and investing in the next generation.
Key Responsibilities
Preaching and Teaching
Weekly Sunday School teaching for adults
Sunday morning main worship preaching (10-12 times a year)
Pastoral Role
Shepherding Children's Ministry
Regularly available to counsel families
Equip and train children and youth group leadership team members
Disciple and support parents with school age children
Serving as a member of the Pastoral Leadership Team
In conjunction with the Lead Pastor, providing general oversight and vision for the spiritual health and direction of the church
Eager to support the Lead Pastor's vision and ministry plan
Pastoral Care
Partner with Lead Pastor to provide counseling to individuals/families
Regularly exercise the ministry of presence in all facets of church life
Administration and Event Planning
Participate in annual budget planning with Stewardship Team
Work with Lead Pastor and staff to review and revise annual ministry plan
Attending weekly staff meeting and monthly Deacons' Meeting
Regularly meeting with Lead Pastor for discipleship and accountability
Develop and lead outreach efforts that intentionally connect our church with the surrounding community
Skills, Qualifications, and Biblical Convictions
Must possess a genuine profession of faith and clear testimony of salvation
Called to and gifted for pastoral ministry according to I Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9
An evangelist's heart, passionate to share the hope of the Gospel with the lost
Able to clearly teach and communicate God's Word to all ages and demographics, particularly to younger children and youth
Utilizes an exegetical approach to sermon prep and delivery
Not shy and willing to be a self-starter that engages with our local schools and sports leagues
Self-disciplined, motivated character with a servant's heart
Holds firmly to core Christian doctrines and convictions, but humble and gracious towards others
Teachable, flexible, and willing to submit to the leadership of the Lead Pastor
Fully in alignment with the BFM 2000
In agreement with a complementarian view of pastoral ministry
If married, absolutely committed to wife (and children)
Actively guards moral purity
Able to complete and pass a nationally accredited background check
Compensation
This is a full-time position with compensation corresponding with experience and qualifications.
All candidates meeting the above criteria should send an email with a photo of themselves (family included), resume, and doctrinal statement to [email protected]. Applications accepted through November 30, 2026.
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