Top 224 Senior Associate Pastor Jobs

Senior Pastor - Living Word International Christian Church
Christian Career —Silver Spring, MD
- $65,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Jennings & Associates, Inc. —Fayetteville, GA
- $35,000 - $40,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- In-person
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The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries —Newark, CA
- Full-time
- Older adults
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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The United Methodist Church —Nashville, TN
- Email
- Management
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
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Peace Lutheran Church Palm Bay —Palm Bay, FL
- From $80,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Mileage reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
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Senior Pastor - Fox River Lutheran Church
Christian Career —Sheridan, IL
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries —Elizabeth, NJ
- $60,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Older adults
- Visual & Performing Arts
Pastor of Discipleship & Multiplication(Associate)
Church of the Atonement —Silver Spring, MD
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Conflict management
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church of Austin —Chicago, IL
- $100 - $300 a day
- Per diem
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Public speaking
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Living Word Church of Corpus Christi —Corpus Christi, TX
- From $1,000 a month
- Part-time
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Senior level
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Lenora Church —Taloga, OK
- From $20,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Relocation assistance
- Paid time off
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United Baptist Church of Laredo —Laredo, TX
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Email
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Spanish
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Belmont United Methodist Church —Nashville, TN
- Email
- Background check
- Management
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Associate Director for Contemporary Worship and Music
First and Calvary Presbyterian —Springfield, MO
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries
Crossroads Community Church —Evart, MI
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
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Associate for Caring Ministries
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church —Ridgefield, CT
- $30,000 - $40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- Hospital
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
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New Jersey Department of Corrections —Trenton, NJ
- $56,253.35 - $81,896.85 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Chaplain - Senior Care Community
D'Youville Life and Wellness Community —Lowell, MA
- $25 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Senior Pastor - First Baptist Church of Peru
Christian Career —Peru, IN
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Teaching
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Senior Pastor - Faith Baptist Church
Christian Career —State College, PA
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Senior Pastor - Living Word International Christian Church

Christian Career
Silver Spring, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $90,000 a year

Qualifications

Volunteer support
Community partnership development
Christian counseling
Lecture-based instruction
Leading funeral services
Volunteer management
Team leadership
Officiating weddings
Coaching
Collaboration with board members
Small group instruction
Leadership development
Team development
Pastoral counseling
Volunteer training
Youth engagement experience in pastoral work
Mentoring
Leadership training (staff training program)
Leadership development programs
Community relationship building
Senior level
Hospital visits experience
Leadership
Communication skills
Teaching
Board relations
Working with youth
Spiritual well-being

Full Job Description

Senior Pastor - Living Word International Christian Church

Position Summary
The Senior Pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader and teacher of the church, providing vision, biblical instruction, pastoral care, and leadership to the congregation. In a board-governed church structure, the Senior Pastor works collaboratively with the Board of Elders/Directors, which provides governance, financial oversight, and accountability. The Senior Pastor focuses primarily on spiritual leadership, preaching, ministry development, and equipping the church to fulfill its mission.

The church operates within a charismatic/Spirit-empowered framework and expects the Senior Pastor to lead with a strong commitment to the authority of Scripture, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the mission of making disciples.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preaching and Teaching
Prepare and deliver biblically grounded, Spirit-led sermons that inspire spiritual growth and practical application.
Provide theological leadership consistent with the church’s statement of faith and charismatic convictions.
Equip the congregation through teaching series, classes, and leadership development.

2. Vision and Spiritual Leadership
Discern and communicate the church’s spiritual direction in collaboration with the Board.
Lead the congregation in prayer, worship, evangelism, and discipleship.
Encourage a culture that welcomes the gifts and work of the Holy Spirit in an orderly and biblical manner.

3. Pastoral Care and Shepherding
Provide pastoral leadership to the congregation through counseling, prayer, visitation, and spiritual guidance.
Oversee pastoral care systems so members receive support during life events and crises.
Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral functions.

4. Leadership Development
Identify, mentor, and develop ministry leaders and volunteers.
Equip emerging leaders within the church through discipleship and leadership training.
Encourage every member to use their gifts for ministry.

5. Ministry Oversight
Provide spiritual leadership to ministry departments including worship, outreach, small groups, children, youth, and missions.
Work with ministry leaders to ensure alignment with the church’s mission and values.

6. Collaboration with the Board
Work closely with the Board of Elders/Directors who hold governance authority.
Provide spiritual insight, ministry reports, and recommendations to assist board decision-making.
Support the board in maintaining healthy governance, accountability, and stewardship.

7. Community Engagement and Outreach
Represent the church within the community and build relationships with local leaders and organizations.
Encourage outreach initiatives and evangelism that extend the church’s impact locally and globally.

Qualifications

Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to pastoral ministry.
Agreement with the church’s doctrinal statement and charismatic theological convictions.
Demonstrated experience in preaching, pastoral leadership, and church ministry.
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a board-governed leadership structure.
Strong communication, relational, and leadership skills.

Personal Characteristics

Spirit-filled and led by the Holy Spirit.
Humble, servant-hearted leader who values accountability.
Strong character and integrity consistent with biblical leadership standards.
Passion for discipleship, evangelism, and developing leaders.
Commitment to unity and collaboration with church leadership.

Accountability and Evaluation

The Senior Pastor is accountable to the Board of Elders/Directors.
Performance will be evaluated periodically based on spiritual leadership, preaching effectiveness, ministry development, and alignment with the church’s mission and values.

KEY Result Area Dashboard for quarterly evaluation

1. Biblical Preaching and Teaching
Deliver clear, Spirit-led, biblically grounded messages that help people grow spiritually and apply God’s Word in daily life.

Key outcomes:
Consistent weekly preaching
Strong biblical integrity and theological clarity
Congregational engagement and spiritual growth

2. Spiritual Vision and Direction
Seek God for the church’s spiritual direction and communicate vision that aligns ministries and people toward a unified mission.

Key outcomes:
Clear annual and long-term vision
Vision communication to leaders and congregation
Alignment of ministries with the church mission

3. Prayer and Spiritual Culture
Cultivate a culture of prayer, dependence on God, and openness to the work and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Key outcomes:
Prayer initiatives and gatherings
Encouragement of spiritual gifts in biblical order
Spirit-led worship and ministry environments

4. Discipleship and Spiritual Growth
Ensure systems exist that help people move from new believer to mature disciple.

Key outcomes:
Clear discipleship pathway
Small groups or discipleship environments
Leadership training for emerging believers

5. Leadership Development
Identify, mentor, and develop leaders who can multiply ministry and strengthen the church.

Key outcomes:
Leadership pipeline
Regular mentoring of key leaders
Training environments for ministry leaders

6. Ministry Health and Alignment
Provide spiritual oversight to ministry departments so they operate effectively and remain aligned with church values and mission.

Key outcomes:
Healthy ministry leaders
Clear ministry goals
Coordination between departments

7. Evangelism and Outreach
Lead the church to actively reach people who are far from God through outreach, missions, and personal evangelism.

Key outcomes:
Outreach initiatives
Community engagement
New people attending and coming to faith

8. Congregational Care and Shepherding
Ensure the congregation is spiritually cared for through pastoral support systems.

Key outcomes:
Pastoral care structures
Hospital visits, counseling, and crisis support
Strong volunteer care teams

9. Church Growth and Guest Integration
Create systems that help guests feel welcomed and move toward becoming active members of the church.

Key outcomes:
Guest follow-up systems
Membership or connection pathway
Increasing engagement of attendees

10. Staff and Volunteer Leadership
Lead, develop, and support staff and volunteers so they operate with clarity, unity, and effectiveness.

Key outcomes:
Clear roles and expectations
Regular staff meetings and coaching
Healthy team culture

11. Board Partnership and Governance Support
Maintain a healthy working relationship with the board by providing ministry insight, spiritual counsel, and operational updates.

Key outcomes:
Regular communication with the board
Strategic input into major decisions
Respect for governance boundaries

12. Personal Spiritual Health and Integrity
Maintain a vibrant personal walk with God and live a life that models biblical character and spiritual maturity.

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