Position Description

Japanese Presbyterian Church

Call for an Associate Pastor

Church Information

JOB DESCRIPTION

Major Responsibilities: For what specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?

The Associate Pastor, having been called by the Japanese Presbyterian Church, will team with the Pastor in leading the church toward the fulfillment of its mission and vision statement.

Within the area of study and service, the Associate Pastor will have primary responsibilities for:

Adult Ministries

Christian Education – recruit teachers and leaders

Men’s and Women’s fellowships – liaison and resource person

Overseeing neighborhood home fellowships, Bible studies and support groups

Leadership Development

Promote leadership development within the Congregation

Develop discipleship ministry

Provide discipleship for individual and small groups

Youth Ministry – facilitate Middle and High School classes and fellowships (25% of total responsibilities)

In addition, the Associate Pastor will be involved in the following areas in coordination with the Pastor:

Pastoral Care

Provide ministry, mediation and counseling for families in need

Preaching – participate on the Preaching Team

Attending Session, Ministry Roundtable and as needed, Deacon meetings

	Pastoral ministries in the absence of the Pastor
	Administrative responsibilities
	Other pastoral ministries as required

Some of these responsibilities may be subject to changes as both Pastors begin working together and as they begin to discover how their gifts and strengths can be used to complement each other for the ministry of the church.

Description of characteristics and qualifications needed in a person who would fill this position.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6.

We seek an Associate Pastor whose character and integrity ascribes to this verse in daily life both inside and outside of the church. The candidate will join a team of servant leaders where no one person is more important than another, each called into their gifted areas of ministry. He or she will have a servant’s heart, teachable spirit and exemplify God’s grace and compassion in life and ministry. Demonstrated maturity in life and ministry is necessary. Embracing the vision and mission of the church, its theology and doctrine is a must. Additionally:

Minimum education and experience:

	Master of Divinity
	2 years experience desired in church leadership or related Christian ministry
	Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered

Qualities:

Spiritual maturity and strong Biblical knowledge

Communicate and teach Biblical truths to all ages

Nurture faith of individuals over program focus

Personal maturity

Exhibits life of Christ at home and in ministry

Good steward of time and finances

Organizational skills

Self starter; see task to completion; quick learner; adaptable and flexible; creative problem solver

Strong interpersonal skills with all ages

Demonstrated Asian American cultural sensitivity

Strong heart for worship

Mentor/teacher/discipler/encourager

Ability to work with lay leadership

Required Skills and Experience in:

Cultural Proficiency/Cross Cultural Collaboration

Leadership Development

Spiritual Development

Youth Ministry

Desired Skills and Experience in:

Written and Oral Communication

Evangelism

Family Ministry

Preaching

Teaching

Young Adult Ministry

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