Associate Pastor

Bethel Gilead Community Church

Bronson, Michigan

Associate Pastor Position

Church Background Information

     Bethel Gilead Community Church is an independent, evangelical church located near Bronson, Michigan.  The senior pastor, Jim Erwin, was previously a missionary in Argentina and has pastored at Bethel Gilead Community Church for over 25 years.  The church enjoys a membership of approximately 200 people of diverse ages and backgrounds.  Our mission statement reads:  “We honor God through regularly assembling together to worship Him as Lord, study and obey His word, and attend to the needs of His people. When we leave, we go out commissioned as Christ’s representatives to a needy world.” and our congregational motto is “Every Member a Minister”.

Personal Profile

      An Associate Pastor must have a vital relationship with Christ, a strong and balanced marriage and family life, and a consistent and positive testimony in the community.  He needs to be passionate about the discipleship and spiritual growth of all age groups – children, youth and adults.  He should be gifted in the areas of shepherding, teaching, leadership and administration.  He should have some degree of previous ministry experience and formal education in the areas of Theology, Christian Education and Biblical leadership.  The Associate Pastor is accountable to the Senior Pastor, the Church Council and the greater congregation.

Job Summary

     The Associate Pastor oversees the vision and administration of the educational ministries of the congregation, including Sunday School, small groups, children’s church, the Youth Ministry, Spiritual Retreats, Summer Day Camp and the various ministry teams.  He helps recruit and train leaders, develop and implement curriculum and accomplish objectives related to evangelism, discipleship and general church health (growth).

    The Associate Pastor will organize and lead the Christian Education team, meet regularly with the Senior Pastor, attend all church council meetings and participate in the ongoing spiritual life and social activities of the church.

    In the absence of the Senior Pastor, the Associate Pastor will fill the pulpit, carry out visitations and counseling and serve the greater church body as needed.

Contact Information

   Anyone interested in applying for this position can send a cover letter and resume to office@bethelgilead.org.  A compensation package will be available upon request.  To learn more about the ministries of Bethel Gilead Community Church, visit us at www.bethelgilead.org.