Associate Pastor

About Us

New Jersey Gospel Mission Church (GMC) is a non-denominational, missional church located in Fairfield, New Jersey. We serve a multi-generational congregation predominantly composed of Korean and Korean-American believers while continuing to grow in number and cultural diversity. Our English-speaking Ministry (EM) encompasses college students, singles, married couples, and families, united by a shared commitment to growing in faith and building a Christ-centered community.

We affirm the Bible as the ultimate authority in the Church, shaping our beliefs on marriage, sexuality, gender, and the sanctity of life. Rooted in Scripture, we are committed to faithfully upholding the Word of God and living out this truth with boldness and conviction.

The Position

GMC is seeking an associate pastor with negotiable availability who has a heart for shepherding, discipling, and mobilizing the EM to develop and mature as a community of believers under the leadership of the senior pastor. This individual should love God, love people, and be gifted and called to church ministry to meet the spiritual needs of the congregation.

The associate pastor must understand how to connect with the unique sub-groups within our ministry, ranging from college students to individuals in their 20s-60s (singles to families). Our EM desires a pastor capable of integrating these groups to build a gospel-centered and missional ministry that pursues righteousness. This individual lives out the Great Commission by boldly sharing the Gospel—within their family, through one-on-one relationships in the church, and in the community.

Together with the senior pastor and lay leaders, and within the context of GMC’s mission and values, the associate pastor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy to achieve this purpose. It is expected that this individual will meet the qualifications set forth in 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:7-9.

Our ideal candidate is fluent in English with Korean proficiency and is seeking a long-term commitment to serve together in our ministry.

Core Requirements

Personal and Spiritual Commitment

Loves God and His Word; views ministry as a passionate calling
Be a sanctifying shepherd; loving, discipling, and caring for the congregation, embracing all the responsibilities it entails
English fluency required; Korean proficiency preferred
Alignment with Church Vision and Structure

Be aligned to GMC’s beliefs, mission, & vision
Understand that EM is interdependent with GMC, serving as the English Ministry within the church, sharing equal standing with KM
Character and Work Ethic

Your character and work ethic reflects dedication, integrity, and a strong commitment to excellence
Adhere to the responsibilities and expectations outlined, as agreed upon when you accepted the position
Core Expectations & Responsibilities

Preaching and Teaching

Fulfill Sunday preaching responsibilities as needed or upon request, lead Friday evening worship services, and facilitate early morning prayer sessions as determined by position-specific requirements
Complete and teach Fundamentals of the Faith (doctrines of faith course) and other studies
Pastoral Care and Counseling

Communicate regularly with the congregation members, ensuring timely responses to their needs
Encourage and nurture the spiritual growth of leaders and members; identify and train future leaders
Be present and available for EM’s activities, needs, growth, & development
Lead life events (e.g., weddings, funerals, baby dedications, baptisms)
Monitor attendance, proactively follow up with absentees, and provide visits to those in need
Church Leadership and Administration

Work closely with the Senior Pastor, maintaining regular communication and collaborating under his guidance
Collaborate effectively and communicate regularly with EM leaders
Work collaboratively with all GMC staff and various ministries within the church
Be EM’s Ambassador: serving as leader, advocate, spokesperson, representative, and liaison
Support church operations by overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and facility maintenance
Discipleship and Mentorship

Complete and teach QTin Nurture training sessions
Train and equip cell group leaders, providing ongoing leadership and support for cell group ministry
Evangelism and Outreach

Build relationships within the local community and develop evangelistic strategies
Support, promote and spearhead local and global missions as the Lord leads

Full Time Position

Requirements

Sole occupation
Hold Master of Divinity degree from an ATS-accredited seminary
Minimum of four years of pastoral experience (six years preferred)
Expectations & Responsibilities

Serve as a full-time pastor, maintaining office hours and attending weekly church staff meetings
Attend daily morning prayer services
Lead the EM early morning prayer worship services Monday to Saturday during special prayer weeks, held twice a year
Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; health insurance and paid time off (PTO)
Half Time Position

Requirements

Hold a Master of Divinity degree from an ATS-accredited seminary OR
Be on track to graduate within the next year
Minimum of two years of pastoral experience (four years preferred)
Expectations & Responsibilities

Serve as a weekend pastor from Friday to Sunday, maintaining office hours and attending church staff meetings during that period, with additional days as required to fulfill ministry responsibilities
Attend morning prayer services at least twice a week
Lead the EM early morning prayer and worship services, at least half-time, during special prayer weeks (held twice a year)
Benefits & Compensation

Compensation and benefits determined by PSS according to the position classification
Part Time Position (< 20 hours/week)

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree from an ATS-accredited seminary (completed degree preferred)
At least one year of pastoral experience (two years preferred)
Expectations & Responsibilities

Serve as a weekend pastor, from Friday to Sunday, maintaining office hours and attending church staff meetings during that period
Participate in morning prayer service at least once a week
Lead the EM early morning prayer and worship services, at least once, preferred twice, during special prayer weeks (held twice a year)
Benefits & Compensation

Compensation and benefits determined by PSS according to the position classification

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