Job Description
Mt. Vernon Christian Church (Kirkwood, PA) - Associate Pastor
The Big Picture
Mt. Vernon Christian Church ( is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor. The purpose of the position of Associate Pastor is to assist Mt. Vernon Christian Church in fulfilling its goal of helping people grow deeper in their walks with the Lord and to reach farther in the community and around the world. This individual will work alongside the Senior Pastor in the area of family ministry, providing spiritual leadership, encouragement and resources.
Education: Preferred a Bachelor’s degree from a Christian College or at least 2 years experience working in a ministry setting
Key Qualities
1. Have a healthy and growing walk with the Lord
2. Self-motivator who can lead and listen, including leading publicly
3. Strong organizational and detail skills
4. Humble and a collaborator
5. Strong communicator, both verbally and written
6. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
1. Support the Senior Pastor in the overall leadership of the church ministries.
2. Supervise and provide oversight for the Children’s and Student Ministries.
a. Supervision of all paid & volunteer staff associated with Children and Student Ministry.
b. Working with current staff/volunteers to train, recruit and strengthen the ministries. This includes Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
c. Working with the Children’s Ministry Director and Student Ministry leaders, finding ways to equip and encourage parents in the training of their children.
3. Direct oversight of the small group ministry. This would include recruiting and training new leaders and building the ministry. This individual must lead a small group as well.
4. Oversee MVCC’s Family outreach programs and events (Egg Hunt, Concerts, etc.)
a. This would include developing new ideas for different family events and implementing them.
Secondary Responsibilities
1. Assisting in Pastoral Responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Senior Pastor. Some include:
a. Preaching or other teaching opportunities
b. Visitation/hospital visits
c. Assisting with weddings and funerals
2. Attend all staff meetings/congregational meetings or other meeting deemed necessary by the Senior Pastor or Elder board.
Spiritual Expectations
1. Align with the Theology, Vision and Mission of MVCC (found on our website)
Reports To
1. Senior Pastor
a. This individual will provide the Senior Pastor monthly reports.
2. One performance review annually.
Time – Hours per Week Expected: 40 hours (includes all church related activity) Evening hours will be required. This is a Full-Time position.
Salary- Up to $60,000
Benefits : Health Care Assistance, Vacation Time, Federal Holidays Off, Mileage and Cell phone reimbursement, Retirement benefits
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 Associate Pastor at MVCC?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Associate Pastor of MVCC?
In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of MVCC?
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online message to Jason@No- FeePastorSearch.com
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