Job Overview

TITLE: Associate Pastor of Discipleship CLASSIFICATION: Full time/exempt, 40 hours per week REPORTS TO: Session and Lead Pastor Position Requirements

• Master of Divinity (or equivalent) • Ordained or ordainable by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church • Committed to Reformed theology, the essential tenets of the EPC, and its confessional standards

Character

• A mature follower of Jesus Christ and a commitment to daily prayer and Bible study • A shepherd's heart for pastoral care and for a wide variety of church members and their situations • A strong core of moral integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality • A person with excellent relational skills, warm, compassionate, and approachable

Competencies

• Strong communication and organizational skills • A passion for God's Word, and a desire to share it with others • A motivated self-starter, proven team builder, and adept at directing events and ministry programs • Able to independently manage the day-to-day requirements of the role of Associate Pastor • Experience in leading and supporting staff and volunteers

Chemistry with the Culture

• Embraces traditional worship and thoughtfully considers how Buffalo can leverage its rich history with its bright future of faithful witness and service in Greensboro • Missions minded, both locally and globally, and interested in expanding Buffalo's footprint of evangelism and service to a variety of populations throughout our city and the world • Preaching that is rooted in the Bible and includes practical application for members' everyday lives

Job Description

Job Description: Associate Pastor of Discipleship Buffalo Presbyterian Church Greensboro, NC Buffalo Presbyterian Church seeks an Associate Pastor of Discipleship who is deeply committed to Christ, an accomplished and growing preacher, and a leader who is excited about developing mature disciples of Christ. Working closely with the Lead Pastor and Session, this shepherd will be involved in all aspects of the church: preaching and teaching, pastoral care, vision casting, day-to-day business management, developing/managing/leading programs, and representing the church in the community. This associate pastor will need to have well-rounded pastoral skills, an organized and take-charge spirit, along with a warm, relatable personality. We are seeking a self-starter, but also a pastor who has a love for teaching and a mentor's heart—one with an aptitude for identifying and training potential leaders in our congregation. Foremost, this person will appreciate the sacred beauty of a traditional worship framework combined with expository-styled Bible-based teaching. The qualifications/experience we seek in our Associate Pastor of Buffalo Church include:

• A mature follower of Jesus Christ, with evidence of an active and growing faith • A Masters of Divinity or equivalent (seminary preferred) • Ordained in a Reformed tradition or ordainable in the EPC denomination • In agreement with EPC Essentials/Westminster Confession of Faith/EPC Position Papers • Robust teaching and preaching talent, with a focus on expository, Bible-based messages • Strong communication and organizational skills, and a proven ability to effectively manage events and ministry programs • Experience in leading and supporting staff and volunteers • A team player with humility and high emotional intelligence who can work collaboratively with our Lead Pastor, church staff, elders, deacons, and volunteers

We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following personal traits:

• A deep and bright faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to daily prayer and Bible study • An alignment with EPC's values and an adherence to the qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-12, Titus 1:5-9) • A passion for God's Word and a desire to share it with others • A strong core of moral integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality • A person of deep compassion and love for all people • Strong relational skills, warm, approachable, and a good listener • A motivated self-starter and proven team builder • An interest in continued professional development

The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Pastor will include:

• Working with the Lead Pastor and Session to align ministry activities with the church's mission, vision, and budget • Co-leading weekly worship service, administering the sacraments, and preaching regularly

• Teaching in a variety of settings in coordination with the Lead Pastor o Wednesday Night Programs o Sunday School o Small Groups o New Officer Training o New Members Classes • Co-leading various committees with church volunteers/elders • Attending monthly Session meetings • Helping with pastoral care including baptisms, weddings, funerals, home and hospital visits, crisis care situations, and end-of-life spiritual care • Serving communion to shut-ins, sick or homebound members and ensuring ongoing care for the church family • Building relationships within the church, local community, and outside ministry groups to expand our outreach and attract new members • Developing, managing, and leading discipleship programs with church members • Identifying and developing leaders within the church • Supporting and growing the efforts of our outreach and missions groups • Participating in presbytery or denominational activities as needed • Assisting in developing annual ministry plans and strategies • Participating in staff meetings and contributing to church-wide planning and decision-making