Equipping Pastor

Job Overview

Job Overview

Faith Church is a multi-generational, Evangelical Free (EFCA) church in Rio Rancho, NM a suburb of Albuquerque with English and Spanish ministries. We are looking for a full-time Equipping Pastor who aspires to one day being a lead pastor; helping us to plant a church. He will initially serve the body by helping to equip the saints in the various aspects of ministry. The primary focus of the role captures the heart of discipleship by training and equipping the saints for discipleship, evangelism, hospitality and other vital aspects to the Christian walk.

We are a growing church so our hope is this individual will help establish and strengthen the structure for discipleship ministries while giving greater and deeper intentionality to specific areas of training that are needed within the church.

Looking forward, we strongly desire this individual possesses an aspiration to eventually move into a Lead Pastor type role. This role may serve as an eventual gateway to leading a local church plant from our church contingent on agreement from both sides.

Biblical Qualifications

• Qualified to be an elder in accordance with the qualifications in Scripture.
• Committed to the centrality of the gospel in doctrine, life, and ministry (1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Galatians 1:6-10; Philippians 3:7-14)
• Has a clear understanding of sound doctrine (Acts 20:28-31; 1 Timothy 6:3-5; Titus 1:5-9; 2:1, 15; Jude 3)
• Effectively builds new relationships (Romans 15:2; 1 Cor. 9:19-23; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8)
• Demonstrates a passion for reaching others through relationships and evangelism (Matthew 9:37-38; 28:18-20; Romans 1:16; 10:10-17; 2 Timothy 4:5)
• Experienced in establishing and multiplying small groups (Acts 14:21-23)
• Proven ability to make disciples (1 Thessalonians 3:2; Philippians 2:22)
• Lead his family in a lifestyle that praises Christ (Matthew 7:12; 20:25-28; 1 Timothy 3:2-7; 4:12; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5: 2-3)

General Qualifications

• Possess the character described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3.
• Affirm the Faith Church and EFCA Statement of Faith.
• Willing to serve and participate as part of a ministry team.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of pastoral experience is preferred but not required.
• Teachable, a man of prayer, persevering and committed.
• Passionate about equipping saints for ministry and recruiting to ministry, (please refer to Faith Church Distinctives).
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude in church settings.
• Experience in leading small group prayer, discipleship, and community groups.
• Technologically proficient, or at least functional.
• Future aspirations of being a lead or preaching pastor is preferred.

Job Description

Responsibilities

EQUIPPING OVERSIGHT: Our desire is the Equipping Pastor will serve to primarily train, equip and enable the church to be able to fulfill God's command to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. Philosophically we believe all believers should be witnesses, hospitable, knowledgeable in the Word, and able to serve others wherever they find themselves. We would expect this hire to help people think deliberately and strategically of how to best accomplish this as well as creating training and developmental opportunities to grow in this. It would also include offering tools and resources that will enable them to do so. It may also occasionally include organizing strategic events to help deepen and strengthen the church's ability to serve others.

DISCIPLESHIP OVERSIGHT: A significant facet to this role is helping to oversee the discipleship ministries of the church. This oversight is intended to be more visionary and structural. There will be some help related administrative realities being managed by other roles, with some remaining with the Equipping Pastor. This may include modifying the current discipleship structure or philosophy to better fit the growing demands of the church.

LEAD PASTOR ASPIRATIONS: While there is no promise, the ideal scenario is for this role to be a training ground for a future lead pastor who would plant a church from Faith Church. We envision a scenario where after roughly three years, this role could shift into a church plant residency whereby the Equipping Pastor would begin the process to lead a local church plant coming out of Faith Church. It is also possible that this role would lead to other opportunities to take similar roles in other churches, which would also meet the intention and desires of Faith Church.

• Serve as an Associate Pastor at Faith Church overseeing discipleship ministries (with support and administrative help from other pastoral and administrative staff).
• Lead and facilitate training and equipping for the church in various areas of discipleship – evangelism, hospitality, basic counseling, biblical study and other related items.
• Facilitate opportunities and events for the church to grow in areas of equipping.
• Recruit, disciple and develop leaders.
• Occasionally prepare messages and preach/teach in small and large group settings.
• Provide administrative direction and assistance.
• Be willing and flexible to join other team efforts as needed.

Accountability:

The Equipping Pastor will be supervised by the Elders, will report directly to the Lead Pastor and work closely with the Discipleship Pastor. The Church is governed by the Elder Board who also provides accountability and guidance to all the Pastors.

Work Schedule:

Full time. Appx 40 hours per week.

A typical work week is Sunday–Thursday, but the schedule is very flexible, particularly when there is requirements or responsibilities that take up weekends or evenings. Faith Church is committed to honoring and protecting the Pastors time with family, and for self. However, there are key times and hours that he will be expected to be available in the office. There is an expectation that he will attend regularly scheduled meetings and events with other pastoral staff.

Pay and Benefits:

• Expected range for starting salary will likely be in $55,000-70,000 range. Actual amount will be determined by the Elder Board and will be based on education, experience and other factors.
• You will receive an additional $400 per month for retirement fund contribution.
• A moving allowance will be determined by the Elder Board related to your current location.
• Church ministry budget lines to help with ministry-related expenses for meals, books, professional development and furthering education if needed.
• Health benefits are not included.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation and 2 personal days per year.
• 8-week Sabbatical every 5 years, increasing 2-weeks every subsequent 5 years.
• Sick days are accumulated at one sick day for every two months (max accrual 30 days).
• A private furnished office will be provided in the church building.

Faith Church Distinctives

• Fully supportive of the EFCA Statement of Faith
• Faith Church is Complementarian, in that all pastors and elders are men, and Faith Church is supportive of the Danvers statement on biblical manhood and womanhood:
  The Danvers Statement – CBMW
• We are committed to a congregational form of government.
• Our congregation embraces an elder-led form of rule.
• Additional information regarding Faith Church distinctives available upon request.