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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Associate Pastor The primary responsibilities of the associate pastor will be to lead worship in a thoroughly blended service and grow the music ministry at Tower Grove. This position will also oversee all discipleship initiatives of the church, including small groups, and engage in activities that help members grow and mature in their faith. This person will also be responsible for all guest services, outreach, and other activities that ensure everyone has an excellent impression of Tower Grove Church. This person is directly accountable to the Senior Pastor. The candidate should possess an adaptable skill set and leadership capabilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORSHIP
- Continue to grow and mature in Christ as a godly person of integrity. Strong sense of calling and identity in Christ. Demonstrated leadership in being able to disciple those in his/her sphere of influence.
- Provide leadership, vision, and passion for Tower Grove in the area of music worship ministries that is in line with the overall vision, purpose and mission of our church. Lead in creating and implementing new worship opportunities, which align with the mission and vision at Tower
- Grove Church.
- Coordinate with the Senior Pastor to create a well-planned and engaging Sunday morning worship service. This includes leading the Sunday worship service and recruiting and developing a worship team and scheduling vocalists. Responsibilities include preparation for and leading
- rehearsals, as well as consulting with the Senior Pastor to coordinate the music for the Sunday service.
- Proficiency in leading worship with a strong vocal ability. Capability of leading and with a guitar and/or keyboard is a plus, but not a requirement. Ability to lead with piano accompaniment is necessary.
- Attend a weekly staff meeting with the Senior Pastor, and participate in the planning and implementation of church programs that will fulfill the mission and vision of the church as well as developing goals, and vision for ministries within the church.
- Assist in planning, implementing and leading worship for special events outside of Sunday worship services.
- When available, perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
- Either currently is a member of, or willing and qualified to join the membership of Tower Grove Church upon hiring in full agreement of our statement of faith
- Growing personal relationship in Christ by spending daily time with God
DISCIPLESHIP
- A love for God and His people
- Extensive knowledge of God’s word
- The ability to preach and teach
- Proven skills in leading volunteers
- Strong skills in working with a diverse background of people
- Proven skills in developing small groups
- A heart for discipleship
- Urban environment experience
- The heart and skills to reach non-church/ goers (Millennials & Generation X)
- Develop inroads into the Shaw Neighborhood
- Develop Tower Grove’s discipleship ministry as the primary avenue for spiritual growth
- Develop benchmarks for spiritual growth of all groups
- Recruit, train, and develop leaders to create additional groups
- Recommend curriculum for groups
- Ensure sound doctrine is consistent and taught within all groups
- Teach weekly a discipleship class
- Oversee attendance records
- Work with the children’s, youth and adult ministry to create a cohesive discipleship plan
- Work closely with our Burmese and Congolese Congregations in creating a continued strategic alignment
SALARY:
$30,000 with option of additional funds raised salary
If interested, please contact mgregory@towergrovebc.com
About Tower Grove Christian Academy:
What began as a small ministry of Tower Grove Church, now boasts an enrollment of nearly 300 students from infancy through 8th grade, serving families from St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin, and St. Charles counties, as well as the City of St. Louis and western Illinois. Tower Grove Christian Academy provides a preschool program where children play, learn, experiment, and grow at their own rate. We also provides a challenging and comprehensive elementary and middle school program. TGCA develops competence in Bible, English, fine and practical arts, mathematics, physical education, technology, health, science and social studies, and prepares students for success at the high school level. We want to serve our community through intentional teaching and discipling the children and students who walk through our doors.