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ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR ADULT MINISTRY

Mount Vernon Baptist Church

Glen Allen, Virginia

mountvernon.church

Full-Time Ministry Position

DENOMINATION:

Baptist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Associate Pastor for Adult Ministries Job Description

Ideal Candidate

Seeking a candidate who is spiritually mature, theologically grounded, and called to pastoral ministry. Should demonstrate a passion for discipling adults and equipping them to grow in Christ through biblical community, transformational teaching, and missional living. Must possess strong leadership skills and a collaborative spirit, able to build teams and develop leaders across a variety of adult ministry areas. Should be committed to Mount Vernon's mission to make disciples and foster a church-wide culture of spiritual growth and biblical engagement. Clear communication, both verbal and written, and the ability to lead with vision and care are essential.

Hours Requirement

Full-Time Exempt (minimum of 40 hours/week)

Days Requirement

Sundays - Thursdays

Others as needed

Time Preferences

Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; with evening programming

Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (8 hours throughout this day)

Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Weekends as needed

Supervised by

Senior Associate Pastor

Skills Required

  • Theological grounding in general with specific knowledge of biblical discipleship.
  • Strong grasp of biblical discipleship principles and adult spiritual formation
  • Ability to develop and implement a church-wide discipleship strategy
  • Experience recruiting, training, and equipping volunteer leaders
  • Strong organizational and administrative abilities
  • Ability to teach effectively in various adult ministry contexts
  • Experience leading teams and working collaboratively with committees

Job Description

  • Provide leadership, vision, and oversight for all adult discipleship ministries at Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
  • Lead a comprehensive discipleship strategy to help adults grow in their faith and connect in biblical community.
  • Give direction to all adult ministry areas including but not limited to: Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Singles Ministry, Marriage Ministry, College and Young Adults Ministry, Recreation Ministry, Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF).
  • Identify, recruit, train, and support ABF teachers and other adult ministry leaders.
  • Create and select discipleship curriculum and group resources that support spiritual maturity and life application.
  • Supervise related ministry assistants and oversee scheduling, task coordination, communication, and promotion of adult discipleship and community opportunities.
  • Lead the Adult Discipleship Partnership Committee (ADPC) in evaluating, supporting, and planning for ongoing ministry effectiveness and alignment with the church's mission.
  • Oversee adult discipleship ministry budgets and resource planning.
  • Regularly teach and speak in adult ministry environments as needed.
  • Work collaboratively with other ministry areas and pastoral staff to support the overall mission and vision of the church.
  • Support and collaborate church-wide assimilation efforts to help people connect and grow through adult ministry pathways.
  • Provide pastoral care and encouragement to adults, including hospital visits, funerals, and weddings as needed, in coordination with the Pastoral Care Pastor.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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COMPENSATION:

Competitive and Commensurate to Experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

OCTOBER 5, 2025

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Julia Mullens
11220 Nuckols Road
(804) 270-6600
jmullens@mountvernon.church