Associate Pastor of Ministries | New Life Christian Church

Celebration Ministry Staffing ( celebrationministrystaffing.com ) is partnering with New Life Christian Church in Wildwood, FL, in their search for an Associate Pastor of Ministries!

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ABOUT THE CHURCH

New Life Christian Church is a twenty-year-old non-denominational Christ-centered, Bible-based church located in Wildwood, Florida with its roots and beliefs in the Restoration Movement. The church campus consists of 20 acres that includes a Fellowship Hall, a relatively new 500-seat Sanctuary, and a 6-acre lot for future growth. A new expansion project for the administrative offices and Fellowship Hall is set to begin in the fall. The church is located next to a 55+ retirement community of 150,000 seniors called The Villages and serves an all adult senior-based congregation of approximately 600 members. About the Position The Associate Pastor of Ministries provides leadership, oversight, and development of key discipleship and care ministries at New Life Christian Church. This pastor will oversee Life Groups, Pastoral Care, and Missions & Outreach while also contributing to preaching and teaching ministries. This position is designed as a leadership development pathway , preparing the Associate Pastor to potentially assume greater leadership responsibility in the future, including the role of Lead Pastor. This position reports directly to the Lead Pastor and works closely with the Elders and ministry leaders to advance the mission and vision of New Life Christian Church. •Salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience• Job Responsibilities & Duties Ministry Oversight & Leadership - Provide leadership, vision, and coordination for key ministries of the church including: Life Groups / Discipleship Oversee the development and health of Life Groups. Recruit, train, and support Life Group leaders. Develop group curriculum in collaboration with the Lead Pastor. Help create pathways for spiritual growth and discipleship. Pastoral Care Provide pastoral care for church members including hospital visits, counseling, and prayer support. Develop and lead a pastoral care team. Assist with weddings, funerals, and member care needs. Missions & Outreach Partner with the Missions Team to support missionaries and mission initiatives. Help coordinate missions emphasis events and mission partnerships. Develop local outreach opportunities that engage church members in serving the community. Preaching & Teaching Preach periodically in Sunday worship services. Teach Bible studies, leadership development classes, and discipleship groups. Assist the Lead Pastor in sermon series planning. Help develop future teachers and ministry leaders within the church. Leadership Development Identify, recruit, and mentor ministry leaders and volunteers. Equip and train leaders for effective ministry. Help create systems that support sustainable ministry growth. Strategic Ministry Planning Work with the Lead Pastor to help implement the church s mission, vision, and annual ministry goals. Assist in developing ministry strategies aligned with the church s vision. Participate in staff meetings, leadership meetings, and ministry planning. Congregational Leadership Build relationships with church members and guests. Help create a welcoming and connected church culture. Represent the church in community ministry partnerships when needed. Expected Outcomes - The Associate Pastor will help

New Life Christian Church:

Strengthen discipleship pathways Expand Life Groups Improve pastoral care for members Strengthen missions and outreach engagement Develop future leaders within the church General Requirements Spiritual Qualifications Demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministry. Meets the biblical qualifications for church leadership (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). Displays a growing and mature walk with Christ. Ministry Experience Prior ministry leadership experience preferred. Experience in discipleship, pastoral care, or ministry leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead volunteers and develop teams. Education Bachelor s degree required. Seminary training (MDiv or equivalent) preferred. General Characteristics The Associate Pastor should demonstrate: A shepherd s heart for people Strong relational leadership Ability to equip and empower volunteers Organizational and administrative skills A collaborative spirit with church leadership Faithfulness to biblical teaching

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Please do not contact the church directly or apply through ChurchStaffing. Instead, please

APPLY BY CLICKING THIS

LINK and through the Celebration Ministry Staffing webiste with a copy of your resume, including video clips of yourself teaching/preaching.