Associate Pastor

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a gospel-centred community in North Cardiff. Our desire is to see people come to know and grow in Christ through the faithful teaching of God's Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and all for the glory of God.

We are seeking a godly man to join our pastoral team as an Assistant or Associate Pastor (depending on experience). He will work closely with the Pastor and elders to strengthen the church's life and mission through leadership, teaching, discipleship, pastoral care, and outreach.

As part of the eldership, the Assistant/Associate Pastor will:

1. Leadership & Oversight
Share in the spiritual oversight of the church alongside the Pastor and fellow elders
Participate actively in elders' meetings (fortnightly) for prayer, planning, and decision-making
Contribute to the vision and direction of church life and ministry

2. Teaching & Preaching
Preach and/or lead regularly at Sunday services and other church gatherings
Communicate God's Word faithfully and clearly to both believers and seekers
Help train and support small group leaders and ministry leaders

3. Discipleship & Pastoral Care
Meet one-to-one with individuals for discipleship, evangelism, pastoral care, and mentoring
Encourage and equip church members for spiritual growth and service
Take a particular lead in strengthening men's ministry

4. Outreach & Evangelism
Build relationships with non-Christians in the local community
Encourage and support church involvement in evangelism and mission
Promote participation in gospel training opportunities and conferences

5. Practical Contribution
Be willing to assist with the organisational and administrative aspects of church life
Attend two annual ministry conferences as part of ongoing development
Be available to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends
 

Required Skills

We are prayerfully seeking someone who:

• Loves the Lord Jesus and is growing in godliness and spiritual maturity
• Has a strong grasp of Scripture and a passion for faithful, Christ-centred teaching
• Displays pastoral warmth, humility, and a servant-hearted attitude
• Is trained and/or experienced in Christian ministry
• Works well in a team and values accountability and shared leadership
• Can build relationships across a range of ages, cultures, and backgrounds
• Fully affirms our doctrinal statement and is able to sign it without reservation

Please contact email address for more info.