General Information

Job Title:

Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To shepherd and cultivate the congregation's spiritual formation by equipping people to grow in the gospel and connect with community.

REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor

DIRECT REPORT(S): Hospitality Team Director, Men's Ministry Director, Women's Ministry Director, Connect Group Leaders

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Character
   • Maintain his own spiritual growth and integrity in Christ, especially by Scripture, prayer, sabbath, accountability, marriage, and parenting (where applicable).
   • Pray for the ministries of the church, specific needs, and each member or regular attender.
   • Share the gospel, modeling and leading the congregation in evangelism.
2. Communications
   • Attend weekly staff meetings and regular strategic meetings.
   • Attend weekly worship services, Connect Group, and special services.
   • Facilitate communication through email, phone, social media, etc.
3. Connect Ministries.
   • Oversee and equip the Hospitality Team Director in providing a welcoming environment to guests and members at worship services.
   • Follow up with and engage guests to get them connected with the church.
   • Oversee and equip the Men's and Women's Ministry Directors.
   • Oversee Connect Groups—recruiting, coaching, and developing their leaders.
   • Communicate with the congregation, leaders, and guests to promote ongoing involvement in Connect Groups.
   • Counsel and shepherd those in need within the church and community.
4. Formation Institute
   • Oversee the planning, teachers, content, and execution for the semiannual Formation Workshops.
   • Oversee the planning, teachers, content, and execution for the 9 month Formation Cohorts (Sept – May).
   • Teach in the Formation Workshops and Cohorts.
5. Preach in worship services at least 10-12 times annually.
6. Help to mentor and train people in the Pastoral Residency Program for gospel ministry.
7. Support the overall ministry of the church by participating in regular meetings and the overall work of healthy discipleship and shepherding.

TIME COMMITMENT: This is a full-time paid position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary/housing allowance from $65,000-$90,000 annually, corresponding with experience and education. Benefits based on full-time status include: health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, car allowance of $3,300, cell phone stipend of $900, retirement stipend equal to 7.5% of salary, 4 weeks paid vacation (20 workdays including 4 Sundays), and 3 months sabbatical after 7 years of full-time service.

Position Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Spiritual and character qualifications of an elder described in 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1.
2. Prayerful and gifted in leadership, shepherding, counseling, teaching, and preaching.
3. Master's Degree in biblical and theological studies.
4. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) or ability to be ordained within 6 months.
5. Cross-cultural ministry experience of minimum 5 years.

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$71k-$90k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Strong Tower Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Lakeland, FL

Description of Organization

Mission:

We make healthy disciples of Jesus who cultivate thriving communities.

Motives:

1. Gospel - We live in the freedom and hope of God's love in Jesus.
2. Family - We pursue committed, cross-cultural community.
3. Humility - We embrace our weakness and take the low place.
4. Mercy - We give generously of ourselves for the good of others.
5. Justice - We empower and include poor and marginalized people.

www.strongtower.org

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