Associate Pastor

Job Summary

Job Description

The First Covenant Church of Winter Park is seeking an Associate Pastor.  This position is full time and salaried.  The Associate Pastor position will give attention to the administrative details related to programming and aid in all pastoral responsibilities as deemed necessary and/or appropriate by the Pastor. 

Job Reponsibilities include:

• Assist the Pastor in the overall programming of the church, aid in special projects, and implement specific assignments by the Pastor related to general pastoral activities.


• Assist the Pastor in the overall programming of the church, aid in special projects, and implement specific assignments by the Pastor related to general pastoral activities.


• Maintain clear channels of communication with the Pastor to inform the Pastor’s input, insight and affirmation related to plans and decisions.


• Meet regularly with the Pastor and ministerial staff for planning, evaluating and coordinating the ministries of the church.


• Supervise and assist the ministerial staff in planning, coordinating and implementing programs related to their areas of responsibility.


• Help launch and lead new ministries in support of church growth including children's and youth ministries.


• Work with the Pastor and appropriate committees and other staff members in developing new programs and ministries.


• Work with the staff and congregation to achieve the objectives of the church.


• Work with appropriate groups to develop a comprehensive church calendar.


• Organize and oversee a visitation program to include in-reach and outreach.


• Direct a program for new member and new Christians orientation.


• Work toward becoming ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church.