Whiting Bible Church (Whiting, NJ) - Assistant Pastor

Whiting Bible Church (Whiting, NJ) – Assistant Pastor

The Big Picture

Whiting Bible Church (wbcnj.org) is seeking a full time Assistant Pastor.

Whiting Bible Church is located in the Pine Barrens of south Jersey. We are an hour and a half from the city of Philadelphia as well as New York City. We are thirty minutes from the Atlantic Ocean (we call the Jersey Shore). Our community is not urban nor rural. We are twenty minutes from many farmlands. We are surrounded by many over 55 communities. There is an Elementary School walking distance from the church.

Purpose:

To assist the Senior Pastor in the ministries of the church

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with the Senior Pastor in the work of the ministry

Weekly staff meetings, visitation in homes, nursing facilities, hospitals

Being involved in church activities, such as leading small group Bible studies (i.e. Sunday School). Helping with follow-up with new visitors. Preaching at least six times a year, possible more.

If musically inclined will lead the worship team and assist in the structuring of the worship services.

If able to connect with children and teens will have a big role in those ministries.

Being loyal and a team player

If married has a wife who is supportive of the ministry

Model a mature, personal walk with Christ

Support the vision and strategy of the church as set forth by the Senior Pastor

Maintain a reputation in the church and community that brings glory to God

Qualifications:

*Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a Christian or Bible College (Masters or Seminary level not required)

* Experience in Church Ministry

* Experience leading worship services

A clear and inescapable sense of calling to serve the Lord in the local church

A desire to work with a staff team in harmony and unity as we seek to fulfill Ephesians 4:11-13 in building up the body of Christ

Ability to handle God’s Word in preaching and teaching. Can lead Bible Studies.

* Will agree with the doctrines found in Scripture and outlined in our Whiting Bible Church doctrinal statement in our Constitution and By-Laws. http://www.wbcnj.org search ‘about us’ then ‘what we believe’

Benefits:

* A Parsonage (3 bedrooms, two baths) is provided with full utilities.

* Full health insurance with dental is provided

* weekly time off

* Some items will be a range depending on years of experience in church ministry (marked by an *):

$32,500-42,000 Salary range *

$4,322 Toward Self-employment tax *

$2,400 Toward Retirement ($200/mo.)

$9,600 Parsonage Fair Rental Value (Based on $800/mo)

$5,062 Utilities

$28,077 Health Insurance (Medical/Dental $2,006.44/mo. plus HRA $4,000/yr.)

$1,106 Disability policy

$1,000 Education - Board approved

Car mileage reimbursed at standard IRS rate.

Vacation: 12-15 days *, no carry-over.

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Assistant Pastor at Whiting Bible Church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Assistant Pastor at Whiting Bible Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of Whiting Bible Church?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and an online worship link to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com