First Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia, is seeking an associate pastor who will implement the vision of the church while developing and shepherding our ten ministerial staff members. The ideal candidate will have a dedicated heart for Jesus Christ and the gospel and fully embody a servant leader.

Our Associate Pastor will:
-Serve as the pastoral chief of staff to direct and synchronize the operations, calendar, and execution of the church's services and functions;
-Develop the senior pastor's strategy and vision into a workable plan while distributing tasks across the ministerial staff in a collaborative team approach;
-Oversee the spiritual formation of the congregation and ministerial staff by shepherding ministry groups and small group leaders and coordinating Bible studies and curriculum;
-Provide pastoral care of the congregation as part of the ministerial team;
-Eagerly engage with the congregation around worship services and church activities by serving as an enduring member of the greeting team and new/prospective member outreach team;
-Serve as the primary ministerial advisor to key committees such as Leadership Advisory Council, Vision 2030, Personnel, and Bylaws and Standing Rules;
-Collaborate with the church administrator and ministers to develop the proposed annual church budget;
-Welcome with enthusiasm the opportunity to deliver 6-8 sermons each year as needed due to the senior pastor's planned absences and obligations;
-Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills, including Biblical conflict resolution approaches;
-Employ technology and social media skills to help develop an expanding online church presence and drive organizational efficiencies;
-Have a minimum of five years of experience leading and developing a multi-faceted team;
-Hold a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent.

Submit information and questions to ministersearch@fbcaugusta.org or visit discoverfbc.org/minister-search.