General Information

Job Title:

Associate Pastor: Living Message Church

Job Description:

  1. Ministry of the Word
  • Preach and teach regularly as assigned
  • Lead Bible studies and discipleship classes
  1. Connections & Assimilation
  • Oversee guest follow-up and integration into church life
  • Develop pathways from Guest à Next Steps Class à Groups /Disciple à Serve
  • Equip volunteers to engage new attendees
  1. Youth Ministry Oversight
  • Provide theological direction and leadership for youth ministry
  • Ensure teaching is biblically sound and gospel-centered
  • Disciple youth leaders and build a sustainable ministry structure
  • Teach the youth meeting while developing potential leaders to take the role.
  1. Small Groups & Discipleship
  • Develop and oversee small group ministry
  • Train and support group leaders
  • Ensure doctrinal consistency and spiritual growth across groups
  1. Shepherding & Pastoral Care
  • Provide counseling, visitation, and member care
  • Assist elders in shepherding the flock
  • Engage in prayer ministry and spiritual oversight

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Work closely with the Senior Pastor and elders
  • Participate in leadership meetings and vision planning
  • Model unity, humility, and servant leadership

Position Qualifications:

Degree (Associates, bachelor’s or a master’s degree), in biblical exposition, theology, church leadership, church counseling or general ministry.

Must be comfortable with communicating with people and teaching the word.

Application Deadline

12/01/2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$35k-$44k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Living Message Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

(352) 432-6048
pastor@livingmessagechurch.com

Industry

Church

Denomination

Non-Denominational

City, State

Clermont, FL

Description of Organization

Reformed, non-denominational Church, seeking an Associate Pastor to help shepherd the congregation, support the ministry of the Word, and oversee key areas of church life, including connections, youth, and small groups. This role exists to help fulfill the mission of the church as given in the Bible—to make disciples through the faithful preaching, teaching, and application of God’s Word.

Theological Foundation

This position operates within the framework of Reformed theology and is committed to:

The authority and sufficiency of Scripture (sola Scriptura)
Salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone
God’s sovereignty in all things, including salvation
The centrality of the local church as the means of discipleship
The ordinary means of grace: Word, sacraments, and prayer

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