Associate Pastor for Equipping
World Gospel Church
Terre Haute, IN USA MAP
World Gospel Church (Terre Haute, IN) – Associate Pastor for Equipping
The Big Picture
World Gospel Church (worldgospelchurch.org), is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor for Equipping. The Associate Pastor for Equipping shall align, equip, nurture, and shepherd the education and disciple-making ministries of WGC according to the vision and mission of the church as established by the elders and the Senior Pastor. He will also operate as part of the pastoral team under the leadership of the Senior Pastor for the care of the flock and the oversight of children’s ministry staff.
Qualifications
Personal: Must have an actively growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle
reflecting spiritual maturity, including personal disciple-making relationships.
Education: A Bible college or seminary degree with a preference for an emphasis in leadership,
ministry operations, and/or spiritual formation.
Theology and Doctrine: Demonstrates support for the WGC By-Laws (which contains our
Articles of Faith) and Philosophy of Ministry. Meets the qualifications of pastor/elder as in the
Pastoral Epistles and operates with gifting complementary to the Senior Pastor and other staff.
Believes, lives, and ministers through the lens of the gospel to the glory of God.
Experience
A minimum of five years serving in related church ministry with a preference for at least three
years in pastoral leadership.
Gifting and Character
● Relational: high emotional quotient, views ministry as primarily about people versus
programs.
● Communicator: gifted with understanding what needs to be communicated and the
ability to inspire others through clear communication.
● Administrator: skillful administrator who can implement ministry initiatives and align
people to accomplish ministry goals.
● Pastoral: operates out of natural pastoral instincts with a heart for people and their
flourishing in Jesus. His confidence in Jesus and experience of his grace drive him to
inspire and equip others for relational disciple-making.
● Personal: a man of integrity and humility who operates out of allegiance to Jesus as a
diligent and faithful steward of Jesus’ Word and commission.
Responsibilities
● Models relational disciple-making through ongoing discipling relationships as defined by
the WGC Making Disciples foundational definitions and methods.
● Provides administrative oversight, direction, equipping, and pastoral care to the staff
and volunteers in the nursery, children’s, and educational ministries of the church
(including Sunday school, small groups, and with discipleship group leaders and other
discipling and educational ministries).
● Recruits and trains volunteers and engages in ongoing ministry evaluation and
improvement.
● Facilitates development systems for future church leaders through administration and
participation in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
● Follows a personal development plan set up by the Senior Pastor and pursues ongoing
development of skills and knowledge for effective disciple-making, administration, and
pastoral care.
● Interfaces with office workers, staff, and relevant committees to ensure effective
communication among ministry workers and the broader church body.
● Coordinates ministry activities and schedule with the Senior Pastor and staff and
relevant committees as part of an effective pastoral team.
● Provides updates to the elder council and is available to attend elder council meetings
as requested.
● Provides pastoral care in coordination with the Senior Pastor for attenders and
members through hospital visits, one-on-one and couple meetings, and crisis care.
● Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor, including periodic preaching and
teaching.
The Compensation
1. Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000
2. Health insurance
3. Retirement contribution
4. Paid vacation
The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the AP for Equipping at WGC?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as AP for Equipping at WGC?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of WGC?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online message to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com
The Big Picture
World Gospel Church (worldgospelchurch.org), is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor for Equipping. The Associate Pastor for Equipping shall align, equip, nurture, and shepherd the education and disciple-making ministries of WGC according to the vision and mission of the church as established by the elders and the Senior Pastor. He will also operate as part of the pastoral team under the leadership of the Senior Pastor for the care of the flock and the oversight of children’s ministry staff.
Qualifications
Personal: Must have an actively growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle
reflecting spiritual maturity, including personal disciple-making relationships.
Education: A Bible college or seminary degree with a preference for an emphasis in leadership,
ministry operations, and/or spiritual formation.
Theology and Doctrine: Demonstrates support for the WGC By-Laws (which contains our
Articles of Faith) and Philosophy of Ministry. Meets the qualifications of pastor/elder as in the
Pastoral Epistles and operates with gifting complementary to the Senior Pastor and other staff.
Believes, lives, and ministers through the lens of the gospel to the glory of God.
Experience
A minimum of five years serving in related church ministry with a preference for at least three
years in pastoral leadership.
Gifting and Character
● Relational: high emotional quotient, views ministry as primarily about people versus
programs.
● Communicator: gifted with understanding what needs to be communicated and the
ability to inspire others through clear communication.
● Administrator: skillful administrator who can implement ministry initiatives and align
people to accomplish ministry goals.
● Pastoral: operates out of natural pastoral instincts with a heart for people and their
flourishing in Jesus. His confidence in Jesus and experience of his grace drive him to
inspire and equip others for relational disciple-making.
● Personal: a man of integrity and humility who operates out of allegiance to Jesus as a
diligent and faithful steward of Jesus’ Word and commission.
Responsibilities
● Models relational disciple-making through ongoing discipling relationships as defined by
the WGC Making Disciples foundational definitions and methods.
● Provides administrative oversight, direction, equipping, and pastoral care to the staff
and volunteers in the nursery, children’s, and educational ministries of the church
(including Sunday school, small groups, and with discipleship group leaders and other
discipling and educational ministries).
● Recruits and trains volunteers and engages in ongoing ministry evaluation and
improvement.
● Facilitates development systems for future church leaders through administration and
participation in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
● Follows a personal development plan set up by the Senior Pastor and pursues ongoing
development of skills and knowledge for effective disciple-making, administration, and
pastoral care.
● Interfaces with office workers, staff, and relevant committees to ensure effective
communication among ministry workers and the broader church body.
● Coordinates ministry activities and schedule with the Senior Pastor and staff and
relevant committees as part of an effective pastoral team.
● Provides updates to the elder council and is available to attend elder council meetings
as requested.
● Provides pastoral care in coordination with the Senior Pastor for attenders and
members through hospital visits, one-on-one and couple meetings, and crisis care.
● Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor, including periodic preaching and
teaching.
The Compensation
1. Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000
2. Health insurance
3. Retirement contribution
4. Paid vacation
The Process
Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the AP for Equipping at WGC?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as AP for Equipping at WGC?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of WGC?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online message to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com
| Date Posted: | Thu, Nov 7, 2024 (26 days ago) |
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