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Associate Pastor

Job in Kirkwood, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17536, USA
Listing for: Lancaster Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Pastor / Ministry / Church, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach
  • Education / Teaching
    Pastor / Ministry / Church, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Kirkwood

Overview

Mt. Vernon Christian Church (Kirkwood, PA) - Associate Pastor

The church is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor to assist 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 person will work alongside the Senior Pastor in the area of family ministry, providing spiritual leadership, encouragement and resources.

Requirements

Education: Preferred a Bachelor’s degree from a Christian College or at least 2 years experience working in a ministry setting.

Key Qualities
  • Have a healthy and growing walk with the Lord
  • Self-motivator who can lead and listen, including leading publicly
  • Strong organizational and detail skills
  • Humble and a collaborator
  • Strong communicator, both verbally and written
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly
Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities
  • Support the Senior Pastor in the overall leadership of the church ministries.
  • Supervise and provide oversight for the Children’s and Student Ministries.
  • 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.
  • Oversee MVCC’s Family outreach programs and events (Egg Hunt, Concerts, etc.).
  • Secondary Responsibilities
  • Assisting in Pastoral Responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Senior Pastor, including preaching or other teaching opportunities, visitation/hospital visits, and assisting with weddings and funerals.
  • Attend all staff meetings/congregational meetings or other meetings deemed necessary by the Senior Pastor or Elder board.
  • Spiritual Expectations
    • Align with the Theology, Vision and Mission of MVCC (found on our website)
    • Meets the Biblical qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
    Reports To
  • Senior Pastor:
    This individual will provide the Senior Pastor monthly reports.
  • 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.

    Benefits

    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

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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