Open Positions

TITLE: Assistant Pastor
STATUS: Full-time/Exempt/Salaried
REPORTS PRIMARILY TO: Pastor
SECONDARILY TO: Session

Qualifications:

  • Has an ongoing and active relationship with Jesus Christ

  • Deep love for and service to family (as applicable)

  • Strong relational, communication, and hospitality skills; a desire to be with people

  • Teachable and willing to learn and commit to the vision and values of Immanuel

  • Self-starter, initiator, team builder, and delegator

  • Established and proven teaching and preaching gifts

  • Committed to pursuing relationships with non-Christian friends and neighbors

  • Ordained or pursuing ordination in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church or like-minded denomination

  • Minimum requirement of Master of Divinity

  • Minimum 2-5 years ministry experience

  • Knows, or can learn quickly, computer basics with respect to online file-sharing web programs and applications (Google Cloud, Planning Center, etc.)

Key Responsibilities: 

Pastoral Leadership & Shepherding

  • Work with Pastor, Session, and staff to further develop and implement Immanuel’s mission and core commitments.

  • Member of Session

  • Ex-officio member of the Deacon Board, as well as the ministry the deacons execute.

  • Oversee Immanuel’s Shepherding Groups and Stephen Ministry

  • Administer sacraments

  • Perform weddings and funerals as requested by the pastor

  • Meet regularly with Lead Pastor to discuss and pray over personal and pastoral concerns, while forming a deep bond of mutual support, encouragement, and accountability.

  • Pray regularly and consistently for members, regular attenders, and visitors.

  • Preach approximately 6-8 times per year.

  • Participate as requested in leading Sunday worship.

  • Share general pastoral care (ie hospital visits, counseling, etc.) with Pastor.

  • Attend and participate in Staff, Presbytery, and General Assembly meetings.

Spiritual Formation & Discipleship

  • Oversee Immanuel’s Small Group ministry in all respects: vision; recruiting, equipping and encouraging leaders; multiplication of groups; curriculum; administration.

  • Develop, implement, and oversee with Pastor church-wide plan of spiritual formation in alignment with Immanuel’s mission, values, and strategic plan, starting from children’s ministry and going to senior adults.

  • Oversee staff and lay leadership discipleship/evangelistic growth and initiatives, including oversight of Immanuel Alpha Program.

Assimilation

  • Oversee and maintain plan of assimilating (new visitors to members).

  • Plan, lead, and coordinate the new member process.

  • Liaison with Pastor Gabriel and LaRoca family.

  • Actively participate in the IPC food pantry.

Administration

  • Oversight of Church Secretary and Church Sexton.

  • Oversight of Building & Grounds and Adult Education Committees.

  • Primary staff liaison with Warrenville Village leaders and local groups.

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you have any questions about an open position, please do not hesitate to contact our team.