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Job Title:
Assistant Pastor: First Scots Presbyterian Church
Job Description:
Purpose: The Assistant Pastor of First Scots Presbyterian Church (FSPC) will, with the guidance and help of the Session and Senior Pastor, serve the church with an emphasis on shepherding the congregation and administrative functions of the church.
The most important characteristic of the Assistant Pastor is his personal holiness. His godly example, spiritual wisdom, and devotion to prayer and the Word will set the tone for the spiritual growth of each member and for congregational life. He should be marked as a man with a heart to know, feed, lead, and protect the sheep. If he is married his family also should provide a biblical example for the people. As he determines his priorities, his regular communion with God and meditation upon the Word will receive highest attention. He should demonstrate humility through a readiness to repent and grow in Christlikeness.
Session Expectations: Along with his devotion to personal holiness, the Assistant Pastor will report to the Senior Pastor and is expected to spend his time across the following areas:
- Shepherding & Pastoral Care (50%+): He will serve primarily in pastoral care, sharing duties with and under the guidance of the Senior Pastor.
- Worship (25%): He will regularly fill the pulpit, administer the sacraments, assist in planning liturgy, and lead in corporate prayer.
- Administration (25%): He will handle the majority of pastoral administrative tasks, in coordination with the Senior Pastor
Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant Pastor shall be responsible for:
A. Shepherding and Pastoral Care: He shall spend approximately half of his time in and among the flock, so as to ensure that all church members are cared for as the Lord Jesus works through His undershepherds.
- Shepherding: He must know, feed, lead and protect the sheep by being deeply engaged in the life of the congregation through regular presence, care, and involvement in all aspects of church life, visiting members and supporting them in key life events, welcoming newcomers and guiding them into membership, etc.
- Christian Education: He will lead and oversee the Christian Education Committee, set a godly example in life and ministry, support church leadership development, and help protect the church from moral and doctrinal dangers through wise, biblical oversight.
B. Worship: FSPC is committed to the ministry of the Word, sacraments, and prayer in the historic reformed tradition. The assistant pastor will be expected to:
- Preach the Word: He will preach up to once a month in morning and/or evening services. The normal approach to preaching at First Scots is expositional in nature, experiential in affections, and engaging in its application to daily life.
- Administer the Sacraments: He will provide support to faithfully administer the sacraments as coordinated with the Senior Pastor.
- Pray: He will be in continual prayer for the members of the congregation, the church, and other people and issues as they develop.
C. Administration: The Assistant Pastor role is to include the following:
- General Oversight: He will assist the Senior Pastor in the general supervision of the total ministry to First Scots Presbyterian Church.
- Session Support: He will oversee administrative tasks and other needs of the church in coordination with the Session.
- Churchmanship: He will participate actively in the work of the Presbytery and of the General Assembly.
- Future Planning for Church Planting: If God makes such an opportunity clear, he may help prepare the congregation, lead preparatory steps, and assist in identifying and cultivating a core group to be sent out to plant a daughter church.
Position Qualifications:
The Assistant Pastor should be a graduate of a theological seminary with at least a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree (or comparable degree track that would allow ordination in the PCA), thoroughly committed to the historic Reformed Faith as set forth in the Westminster Standards, and desirous of serving with a staff and a Session who seek consciously to be wholly Reformed and Presbyterian. He should be PCA ordained, ready to pursue ordination, or ordained in a reformed denomination and transferable to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) within six months of employment. He should be mature, with experience in the ministries of the Church. Though age will not be a determining factor, he should be in good health, with the physical and emotional capacity to carry the workload of shepherding the flock.
Application Deadline
07/15/2025
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
First Scots Presbyterian Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
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Church
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Beaufort, SC
Description of Organization
The Mission of First Scots Presbyterian Church of Beaufort is to glorify God by cultivating mature disciples of all ages who will reach Beaufort and then the world with the Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ.
The Vision of First Scots is to establish & maintain a culture in which our congregation is committed to reverent worship, sincere fellowship, robust family discipleship, healthy marriage, personal piety, and humble passion for Christ. We believe that those marks should not be confined to the church setting on Sunday morning, but should be carried out into the mission field of Beaufort so that the lost may see the beauty of the risen Lord Jesus Christ. We hope to equip every member not only to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, but also to stand firm in their faith by intelligently and relevantly communicating it to all who may wonder why they have such hope.
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