Assistant Pastor
Holden Chapel
279 Reservoir Street, Holden, MA 01520 USA MAP
| Demographic: | Suburban |
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| Statement Of Faith: | https://www.holdenchapel.org/beliefs |
The Assistant Pastor shall serve under the Senior Pastor & shall assist in carrying out the ministry of the church through providing leadership, pastoral care, training, & teaching. He is accountable to the Senior Pastor & then the Elder Board.
This is a full-time position with an anticipated time commitment of 40+ hours a week physically at the Chapel, off on Saturday & one other day of the week agreed upon by Senior Pastor, except for emergencies & special occasions, to support the flexible needs of the ministry. Commitment: 3 years or more.
The main responsibilities involve:
Supporting the Senior Pastor by:
- Teaching/preaching on agreed upon schedule of Sundays.
- Assuming the pastoral role in Senior Pastor’s absence.
- Praying for & with the Senior Pastor, other staff members, volunteers, members & the church as a whole.
- Attending weekly office staff meetings.
- Assisting with making sure our communication to the congregation is clear & consistent.
- Providing biblical counseling to church members regarding spiritual matters. Refer to professional counselor when necessary.
- Assisting in developing & encouraging ministry servant-leaders through pastoral guidance, prayer, listening, regular accountability, & discipleship.
- Conducting funerals & weddings, when needed.
- Helping with administrative tasks, as needed.
Oversight of some of the following areas (each need attention post-Covid):
- Discipleship: How (Process) & What (Substance). Interacting & consulting with our ministry servant-leaders (Children, Youth, Young Adult, Adult) to enhance small group focus, by setting direction & selecting curriculum for discipleship teaching.
- Local Outreach: Ministry & connection with Holden & surrounding community.
- Worship: Oversight of Sunday teams & special events (Easter, Christmas, concerts, etc.)
- Young Adults: Foster engagement with adults, ages 20-40, including single, divorced, & married.
Other Requirements
- Read & agree with Holden Chapel Church Doctrinal Statement contained in Info Packet.
- 2-3 Years of Christian leadership experience in an evangelical church.
- Not a recent convert.
- Meet Biblical qualifications of an Elder, as laid out in Holden Chapel Bylaws Section 2.3 with the exception of membership at Holden Chapel.
- Some Christian college or Seminary courses completed, including New Testament, Old Testament, & ministry-related course work (include transcripts).
This is a full-time position with an anticipated time commitment of 40+ hours a week physically at the Chapel, off on Saturday & one other day of the week agreed upon by Senior Pastor, except for emergencies & special occasions, to support the flexible needs of the ministry. Commitment: 3 years or more.
The main responsibilities involve:
Supporting the Senior Pastor by:
- Teaching/preaching on agreed upon schedule of Sundays.
- Assuming the pastoral role in Senior Pastor’s absence.
- Praying for & with the Senior Pastor, other staff members, volunteers, members & the church as a whole.
- Attending weekly office staff meetings.
- Assisting with making sure our communication to the congregation is clear & consistent.
- Providing biblical counseling to church members regarding spiritual matters. Refer to professional counselor when necessary.
- Assisting in developing & encouraging ministry servant-leaders through pastoral guidance, prayer, listening, regular accountability, & discipleship.
- Conducting funerals & weddings, when needed.
- Helping with administrative tasks, as needed.
Oversight of some of the following areas (each need attention post-Covid):
- Discipleship: How (Process) & What (Substance). Interacting & consulting with our ministry servant-leaders (Children, Youth, Young Adult, Adult) to enhance small group focus, by setting direction & selecting curriculum for discipleship teaching.
- Local Outreach: Ministry & connection with Holden & surrounding community.
- Worship: Oversight of Sunday teams & special events (Easter, Christmas, concerts, etc.)
- Young Adults: Foster engagement with adults, ages 20-40, including single, divorced, & married.
Other Requirements
- Read & agree with Holden Chapel Church Doctrinal Statement contained in Info Packet.
- 2-3 Years of Christian leadership experience in an evangelical church.
- Not a recent convert.
- Meet Biblical qualifications of an Elder, as laid out in Holden Chapel Bylaws Section 2.3 with the exception of membership at Holden Chapel.
- Some Christian college or Seminary courses completed, including New Testament, Old Testament, & ministry-related course work (include transcripts).
| Date Posted: | Fri, May 9, 2025 (today) |
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| Anticipated Hire Date: | Summer 2025 |
Point of Contact:
Tanya Legro
Search Committee Secretary
508-829-4441
Holden, MA 01520
USA