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: Nov 4, 2025

Application Deadline: Jan 1, 2026

Description


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

of Small Groups and Discipleship. This 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


• 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: 

Email: admin@crossroadsnj.org

Phone: -

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