POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a full-time Associate Minister to champion ministry areas we believe are key to accelerating growth. These areas include Outreach, Growth Classes, Ministry Teams and our Discipleship Classes. Depending on the passions and gifting of this person, they may also champion the area of Small Groups. The Associate Minister will also play a key role in preaching that will grow in the future based on our succession plan.

The Associate Minister position carries with it the responsibility to help move the church forward to accomplish the mission of “Making disciples who make disciples.”

AREAS OF OVERSIGHT:

Outreach

• The Associate Minister is charged with making sure that Outreach remains a primary focus of the church as reflective of God’s heart for people apart from God.

• He will be responsible for providing vision for and the direction of church outreach efforts.

• He will build a team of people who will lead the Outreach initiatives of the church and support outreach efforts by various ministries within the church.

Growth Classes

• The Associate Minister oversees the Growth Class ministry of the church including teachers, classes and curriculum.

• He is responsible for the recruitment, training and evaluation of teachers serving in this ministry.

• He will plan the classes being offered and along with teachers choose curriculum that is Biblically accurate, relevant and supports the strategic direction of the church.

Ministry Teams

• The Associate Minister will oversee all ministry teams that are not age or worship/tech related.

• He will develop leaders and teams that support the mission of “Making disciples who make disciples.”

• He will be responsible for recruiting and training ministry team leaders.

• He will help to create a volunteer culture that encourages serving in a ministry area based on how people are gifted and equipped.

Discipleship Classes

• The Associate Minister oversees the orientation of disciples to TCC through life development classes covering becoming a Christian, church membership, spiritual disciplines, stewardship, serving in ministry, faith sharing and discipleship.

• He will be responsible for recruiting and developing partners in the teaching of these classes.

• He will be responsible for making sure these classes become both a part of our TCC culture and an expected orientation for people new to the church.

Preaching

• The Associate Minister will serve as a partner in the preaching for the Sunday morning worship services.

• He will work in partnership with the Lead Minister with regard to planning and participating in the preaching schedule.

• He will begin preaching approximately 20% of the time and will progressively increase that amount over time.

Expectations for all staff

• Personal devotion to Jesus as shown through spiritual disciplines and personal holiness

• Personal spiritual growth through corporate worship and small group involvement

• Personal commitment to the priority of marriage and family relationships in balance with ministry responsibilities

• Personal involvement in intentional relationships to accomplish the church’s mission to “Make disciples who make disciples”

• A passion for ministry arising from a calling from the Lord

• Commitment to the Elders as church overseers and the Lead Minister as staff administrator

• The building of a team ministry with all TCC staff and elders

• Developing, equipping and empowering volunteers and ministry leaders

• Belief in the Bible as the inerrant Word of God

• Personal ministry development in areas of concentration

• A commitment to the core values of Troy Christian Church

If you sense God leading you to this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Send your resume by email.