Job Board

Job Summary
The Assistant Pastor will be a devoted and joyful disciple of Jesus Christ, abiding in Christ,
devoted to prayer and the word of God. The Assistant Pastor is responsible for living and
proclaiming the Gospel of Christ and encouraging the local church body to do so, for guiding the
spiritual development of the congregation, and for providing pastoral care in meeting the needs
of persons in the church and community. The Assistant Pastor will assist the Senior Pastor to
conduct the business of the church, promote vision for the church, and build and help facilitate
the growth of our church in our community. The Assistant Pastor will also share general pastoral
duties, preach on occasion and be committed to being part of our team. The Assistant Pastor
will report to the Senior Pastor and/or the Consistory (Elders and Deacons) and will assist the
Senior Pastor in providing leadership for the church along with the Consistory.
Responsibilities
• Support the Senior Pastor in planning and implementing the church vision and ministry
• Ministry to the children/youth by working with the Christian Education Committee and the
youth advisors. Assist with the discipleship of junior high and high school students in the
church by teaching confirmation class, Sunday School class and active participation with the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
• To reach and connect with young adults and families with the primary purpose to grow Salem
Reformed Church
• Provide Biblical counseling, prayer and ministry to people as needed and as directed by the
Senior Pastor
• Serve as an active member of the church congregation by attending services, church events,
staff meetings and other church functions as directed
• Act in the absence of the Senior Pastor; receiving ministerial phone calls, leading staff
meetings, overseeing worship services, and other ministerial duties of the Senior Pastor
• Assists with pastoral care to the congregation, including home and hospital visits, funerals,
weddings and other opportunities for care
• Welcomes visitors and creates ways for new guests to get plugged into the local body and
ministry
• Become involved with the local community, including the Menno-Olivet Ministerial
Association
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor
Personal Qualifications
• Ability to recognize and respect the culture of the Salem Reformed Church Congregation
• Ability to preach and teach sound doctrine
• Maintain a disciplined life of worship, Bible reading, prayer, and giving
• Passion for ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging spiritual growth and
development of the church members
• Ability to work well within the Consistory
• Ability to connect with people and promote a warm and caring culture, inside and outside
the church
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity; maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Sufficient good health to discharge duties properly
Education & Skills
• Bible college degree, preferred
• Three years serving at a church with responsibilities that align with this position is
beneficial
• Displays competency in computer skills such as MS Word, Excel and email
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly, both orally and in written form