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Associate Pastor Job Description

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Supervises:  Children and Youth Ministry Volunteers and Paid Staff

Collaborates With: Children & Youth Ministry Committee (FBC)
Children’s Committee / Youth Committee (CHBC) Senior Pastor and all church ministries

Position Summary

The Associate Pastor will provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to two small but growing sister congregations—Chatham Heights Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Martinsville—by ministering to all our congregations.

This role combines pastoral ministry, leadership development, and program oversight to nurture faith formation across generations and strengthen family discipleship within the life of both churches.

Primary Responsibilities

All responsibilities are carried out in collaboration with and under the guidance of the Senior Pastor.

Pastoral Leadership & Ministry

• Provide pastoral care to children, youth, and families, including visitation and relationship-building.
• Assist in worship leadership, including planning, coordinating, and participating in services.
• Support broader pastoral responsibilities such as preaching, baptisms, funerals, and congregational care as needed.

Children, Youth & Family Ministry Leadership

• Develop and implement a clear, Christ-centered vision for:
  • Children’s Ministry (birth–5th grade)
  • Youth Ministry (grades 6–12)
• Create and lead strategies for family discipleship, equipping parents and caregivers to nurture faith at home.
• Oversee all ministry programming, including:
  • Sunday School
  • Children’s Worship
  • Youth gatherings
  • Outreach events (e.g., Vacation Bible School, camps, seasonal events)

Volunteer & Leadership Development

• Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Ensure full compliance with the church’s Children & Youth Protection Policy.
• Foster a culture of encouragement, teamwork, and spiritual growth among volunteers.

Administration & Communication

• Manage the Children & Youth Ministry budget in collaboration with committees.
• Communicate effectively with:
  • Families
  • Church leadership
  • Congregations
• Share the story of ministry impact with congregations and the wider community through:
  • Announcements
  • Social media
  • Church website and publications

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Build relationships with local churches and Christian organizations, including:
  • BGAV
  • Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
• Leverage partnerships to enhance ministry opportunities for children, youth, and families.

Team Collaboration & Growth

• Participate in weekly staff meetings for planning and visioning.
• Attend conferences and continuing education opportunities (as approved).
• Contribute to the overall mission and ministry of both congregations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Education or related field preferred)
• Seminary degree (M.Div., MACM, MTS, etc.) preferred; seminary students welcome
• Demonstrated experience working with children, youth, and families
• Strong commitment to collaborative, relational ministry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with technology and social media tools

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a flexible, team-oriented ministry environment
• Physically able to participate in children’s and youth activities (including lifting up to 50 pounds)
• Successful completion of a background check
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Overall Ministry Calling

The Associate Pastor is called to help cultivate a vibrant, growing ministry where children, youth, and families are nurtured in faith, connected in community, and equipped to live out the Gospel.