Job Opportunities

Assistant or Associate Pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Crossroads Community Church
147 E. Main St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
http://crossroadsnj.org

 

Full-Time

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2025

Description


Crossroads Community Church (PCA) in Somerville, NJ is seeking an Assistant or Associate Pastor

of Small Groups and Discipleship. is position will lead in strategic areas of development of

ministry leaders, small groups, and discipleship of adults. He will work with the lead pastor in the

areas of preaching/teaching, care ministry, and discipleship.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee small group & discipleship ministry, including finding and/ or developing content for

groups, a strategy for recruiting new group members, target locations for future groups, and

leadership development;

• Oversee the continued implementation of the discipleship pathway established at Crossroads;

• Recruit and train leaders for the Small Group/Discipleship Programs;

• Lead a Small Group/Discipleship group;

• Preach and teach the Word of God once a month;

• Assist in leading corporate worship;

• Teach adult Sunday School class and/or one-day seminars;

• On occasion, teach membership class, and assist lead pastor in elder and deacon training;

• Shepherd church members (individuals, couples, and families) by building relationships with

them and guiding their spiritual growth. Provide pastoral care to the congregation, including

visitation and prayer;

• Assist in training, counseling, and other pastoral duties as needed;


COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Salary will start at $80,000 based on experience and educational qualifications

• Subsidy of up to $12,000 per year for payment of Medical Insurance premium

• Participation in a 403b Retirement Plan

• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Long-Term

Disability Insurance available

• Paid vacation


ABOUT OUR CHURCH

Crossroads Community Church is a Bible-believing, Christ-centered church that seeks to know

Christ and make Him known. Our congregation belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America

(PCA). We are an intergenerational, multi-ethnic congregation with a weekly attendance of

approximately 200 people. For more information, see our website at https://crossroadsnj.org/

Salary: $60K-$89K

Requirements


  • Meet the qualifications for Elder/Pastor as found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, and Titus 1:6-9
  • MA or MDiv from a Bible College, University, or Seminary holding to a Covenant-Reformed Theological perspective
  • Ordained, or seeking ordination, in the PCA
  • Must have demonstrated, developed skills in preaching and the spiritual gift of teaching
  • Organized, self-motivated, and able to take initiative
  • Able to take strategic direction from the Session and develop a program/plan
  • Must possess a servant’s heart and a professional / pastoral attitude towards ministry



How to Apply


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Resume & Cover letter

• At least 3 ministerial references

• Statement of faith and personal testimony

• Sermon audio or video – preferably two or three

• Submit to admin@crossroadsnj.org

Primary Contact: Elaine Meehan

Email: admin@crossroadsnj.org

Phone: 9084314373

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