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ASSOCIATE PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION (PT)

Name of Church

Street Address

City/State/Zip

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Associate Pastor

STATUS: Part-time, Salaried

HOURS: 20 Hours per week

BENEFITS: Pension, Continuing Education Funds

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: To work in concert with the senior pastor and

staff in order to make disciples for Christ for the transformation of the world.

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Senior Pastor. The Staff Parish Relations Committee

provides an annual evaluation of the Associate Pastor’s performance as required by the

United Methodist Discipline. Operates with considerable independence within areas of

responsibility described below subject to the United Methodist Discipline and local

church policy as determined by the church committee(s) with authority over the ministry

area involved.

Organizational Relationship and Ministry Supervision:

 The Associate Pastor reports to the Senior Pastor for spiritual and ministry

guidance.

 Following the strategic guidance of the Senior Pastor; works with ministry leaders

to ensure they receive appropriate development and training, provides necessary

support to leaders so that they can foster and nurture their volunteers, connects

leaders throughout the church.

 Following the strategic guidance of the Senior Pastor, manages the ministry and

directs the employees and volunteers dedicated to serving the various ministries

for which the Associate Pastor carries primary responsibility.

 At the direction of the Senior Pastor, provides spiritual leadership and subject

matter expertise to other staff members. Develops strategic guidance, project

plans, and intermediate steps necessary to facilitate spiritual and numerical

growth for the UMC.

 Removes the Senior Pastor from any administrative burdens of the ministries by

directing the daily business operations of these groups.

 Performs administrative tasks such as developing programmatic budgets,

organizing and managing volunteers, organizing and maintaining required

documentation for external programs, and recruiting other participants.

 Networks with community and local churches to develop partnerships.

 The Senior Pastor provides an annual evaluation of the Associate Pastor’s

performance.

 The Associate Pastor will be responsible and subject to United Methodist polity

and doctrine, informed by the United Methodist local church policy as determined

by the Charge Conference, Senior Pastor, and Staff Parish Relations Committee.

Qualifications and Aptitudes:

1. Must embrace Christian discipline and United Methodist doctrine and

theology.

2. Licensed or ordained by the United Methodist Church.

3. A master’s degree, or the equivalent, in a related field is minimum

requirement.

4. Two years’ experience working in a United Methodist church.

5. Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate,

manage and implement ministry within the parameters of the United

Methodist Church.

6. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict

management skills, and computer skills.

7. Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with congregation, diverse

individuals, and teams of volunteers.