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Associate Pastor / Lead Pastor-Designate

A Planned Pastoral Succession Opportunity

Non-Denominational Church with Historic Baptist Heritage
Essex County, New Jersey (New York Metropolitan Area)
Average Weekly Worship Attendance: 100–150

A Unique Ministry Opportunity

Our congregation is prayerfully seeking the man God is preparing to become our next Associate Pastor/Lead Pastor-Designate through a planned season of mentoring, shared ministry, and intentional leadership transition.

This position offers the unique opportunity to serve alongside experienced leadership while developing meaningful relationships within the congregation before assuming the responsibilities of Lead Pastor after a relatively short apprenticeship.

We believe this is more than a ministry position—it is an opportunity to invest in the life of a healthy church family that desires to glorify Christ, faithfully proclaim His Word, and make disciples for generations to come.

Who We Are

We are a non-denominational evangelical church with historic Baptist heritage, committed to the authority of Scripture, the centrality of the gospel, and the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our church family is warm, welcoming, and multigenerational, with a deep desire to:

• Exalt Jesus Christ in worship
• Faithfully preach and teach God’s Word
• Equip believers for ministry
• Strengthen marriages and families
• Reach our community with the gospel
• Develop the next generation of Christ-followers
• Demonstrate Christ’s love through compassionate service

By God’s grace, our church is unified, financially stable, and excited about the future He has prepared for us.

Who We Are Seeking

We are praying for a pastor who demonstrates a vibrant walk with Christ, a shepherd’s heart for God’s people, and a passion for biblical ministry.

The ideal candidate will:

• Love Jesus Christ deeply and model a life of integrity, humility, and prayer.
• Be a gifted expositor and communicator of God’s Word.
• Connect naturally with children, students, young adults, families, and senior adults.
• Possess a shepherd’s heart for discipleship and pastoral care.
• Equip and encourage others to discover and use their spiritual gifts.
• Lead collaboratively with wisdom, grace, and biblical conviction.
• Cast a compelling vision for the future while honoring the church’s heritage.
• Have a passion for evangelism and community engagement.

Primary Ministry Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate gifting and leadership in:

• Biblical preaching
• Expository Bible teaching
• Discipleship and spiritual formation
• Pastoral care and visitation
• Biblical counseling
• Leadership development
• Vision casting and church growth leadership
• Intergenerational ministry
• Evangelism and community outreach
• Staff supervision and team development

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A Master of Divinity (or equivalent theological degree) from an accredited seminary or be actively pursuing completion of such a degree.
• A clear calling to pastoral ministry.
• A life that reflects the biblical qualifications for elders found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• A commitment to evangelical theology and the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
• The ability to lead collaboratively with staff, elders, ministry leaders, and volunteers.

Our Community

Located in Essex County, New Jersey, just minutes from New York City, our church serves a diverse suburban community rich with ministry opportunities. The area offers excellent schools, outstanding healthcare, beautiful parks and recreation, vibrant neighborhoods, and access to the cultural and educational resources of the greater New York metropolitan region.

This is an exciting place to live, raise a family, and engage people from many backgrounds with the transforming message of the gospel.

Compensation & Benefits

We desire to care well for our pastor and his family by providing a generous and flexible compensation package.

Salary and overall compensation are fully negotiable, based upon education, ministry experience, and qualifications.

The compensation package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Church-provided housing or a housing allowance
• Comprehensive health and ministry benefits
• Paid vacation and study leave
• Continuing education support
• Ministry expense reimbursement

Our Prayer

We are seeking a pastor who will faithfully preach God’s Word, lovingly shepherd His people, equip the saints for ministry, and lead our congregation into its next season of fruitful gospel ministry.

If God is calling you to invest your gifts and your life in a congregation eager to grow, serve, and reach its community for Christ, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To Apply

Please submit your résumé, a brief statement of your testimony and call to ministry, and links to recent sermons (if available) by contacting:

Rev. Dr. Timothy Chicola
Pastoral Search Committee
Email: [email protected]

We will acknowledge all inquiries and treat every application with appropriate confidentiality.

“And I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” — Jeremiah 3:15

To Apply: Rev. Dr. Timothy Chicola - [email protected]