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Associate Pastor - West Hills Community Church (Johnstown, PA)

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Johnstown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Job Description

Job Description

West Hills Community Church (Johnstown, PA) Associate Pastor

The Big Picture

West Hills Community Church (westhcc.com)(400-500) is searching for an Associate Pastor who will provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to our congregation, with a primary focus on young adults (singles), young married couples (with or without families), shut-in care ministries, oversee men's and women's ministries, and small groups. This role will involve developing and implementing programs, building relationships, and equipping lay leaders. The Associate Pastor will also share in preaching and other pastoral duties as needed.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities :

  • Young Adults & Young Married Couples Ministry : Develop and implement a

comprehensive ministry strategy fostering spiritual growth, community, and growth. This

includes creating relevant programs, events, and outreach initiatives that connect with this

demographic.

  • Care Team Oversight : Provide leadership and support to the Care Team, ensuring
  • compassionate care is provided to those in need within the congregation that struggle to be in

    church physically. This includes recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, as well as

    developing systems for effective care delivery.

  • Men’s / Women’s Ministry Oversight : Provide vision and direction for the men's and women's
  • ministries, empowering lay leaders to develop and implement programs that meet the unique

    needs of these groups.

  • Small Group Oversight : Oversee the small group ministry, including recruiting and training
  • leaders, developing curriculum, and promoting participation. Ensure small groups are thriving

    as a vital component of discipleship and community building.

    Additional Responsibilities :

  • Preaching : Assist with preaching approximately 6-10 times per year.
  • Pastoral Care : Assist with weddings, funerals, baptisms, child dedications, and other pastoral
  • duties when requested by Lead Pastor.

    Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent theological / ministry degree
  • Minimum of two years of experience in ministry or a related field, with a focus on young adult,
  • small group, or care ministries preferred. Experience in a lay leadership role within a church

    will be considered.

  • Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively work with diverse groups of people.
  • A passion for spiritual growth and community engagement.
  • A commitment to the mission and vision of West Hills Community Church.
  • About the Church :

    West Hills Community Church is a relatively new church. Founded in the last ten years, WHCC has experienced rapid growth requiring the building of a new facility. The church has a great relationship with the surrounding community and school districts.

    About the Area (Johnstown, PA) :

    There is a wide variety of things to do in the area - lots of outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, & skiing. We hold many local festivals offering great music & delicious ethnic foods. The local education systems are top notch including many colleges within an hour of our church. Pittsburgh & State College are just a 90 minutes’ drive if one wants to attend professional / college sports or larger concert venues. The cost of living makes the area a great place to buy a house and raise a family.

    Benefits

    The Process

    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 Associate Pastor at WHCC?

    Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Associate Pastor of WHCC?

    In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of WHCC?

    Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online message to Jason@No- FeePastorSearch.com

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