Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
114 Watterson Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
https://www.christchurchpca.net
Full-Time
Posted: Apr 14, 2026
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Description
The Assistant Pastor serves Christ Church PCA through hands-on
pastoral ministry focused on the spiritual development of
members. He will engage in pastoral visitation, teaching,
counseling, and discipleship while providing ministerial oversight
of youth and children's ministries. This is a shepherding role
emphasizing direct care for people.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Congregational Visitation and Fellowship
The Assistant Pastor will develop and carry out a plan for
visitation of the entire congregation with special attention to
prospective members and those with particular needs.
1• Conduct regular pastoral visits to members and families in
their homes
• Give priority attention to prospective members and those
exploring church membership
• Visit and care for those with particular needs (illness,
hospitalization, crisis, bereavement)
• Help members know one another and develop supportive
relationships
• Foster congregational fellowship through relational ministry
and presence
2. Pastoral Counseling
The Assistant Pastor will provide biblical counsel to members
facing spiritual, relational, and life challenges.
• Offer pastoral counseling as needs arise among members
• Provide biblical guidance for marriage, family, and personal
struggles
• Walk alongside members in times of crisis and difficulty
• Foster spiritual development through one-on-one pastoral
care
3. Teaching Ministry
The Assistant Pastor will teach the Word of God in various
settings to build up the body of Christ.
• Preach in Sunday morning worship approximately every 7th
week and as opportunities arise
• Teach in Sunday school or other teaching venues as
opportunities arise
• Teach classes for new members and church officers
• Emphasize sound doctrine that leads to godliness
4. Discipleship and Evangelism
2The Assistant Pastor will help members grow in Christian
understanding and practice while promoting gospel witness.
• Provide opportunities for individuals and groups to grow in
the faith
• Foster spiritual development through teaching and pastoral
care
• Encourage Christ Church PCA in the vision for outreach and
evangelism
• Equip congregation members to engage in personal
evangelism
• Provide teaching on biblical evangelism and gospel clarity
• Partner with mission teams and outreach leaders
5. Youth and Children's Ministry
The Assistant Pastor will provide ministerial oversight of youth
and children's ministries.
• Provide ministerial leadership of youth ministry (middle and
high school), children's ministry staff and volunteers
• Direct the teaching ministry for youth (youth group, Sunday
school, Bible studies)
• Equipping volunteers to execute ministry
• Equip parents in the discipleship of their youth
SUPPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Senior Pastor in his ministry
• Assist in overall shepherding of the congregation
• Lead worship and provide pastoral care consistent with
Christ Church PCA's vision
• Participate broadly in the life and ministry of Christ Church
PCA
• Oversee new member assimilation and visitor follow-up
3• Values and practices biblical hospitality as an expression of
covenant community and gospel witness, leading the
congregation to do the same.
Salary: >=$90K
Requirements
ECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS
Educational
• M.Div. or equivalent
Ordination
• Ordained or ordainable in the PCA
Character
• Possess the character and qualities of an elder as outlined in
1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and the PCA Book of Church Order
Theological
• Confessionally Reformed and committed to the Westminster
Standards
• Committed to the ordinary means of grace
• Biblical understanding of the gospel, conversion, and
discipleship
Ministry Strengths and Experience
• Demonstrates a shepherding heart and relationally warm
character
• Gifted in teaching, with ability to communicate Scripture
clearly
• Equipped for pastoral counseling and care
• Committed to pastoral visitation as a core ministry practice
• Passion for evangelism and equipping others for gospel
witness
4• Experience with family ministry
• Heart for discipleship and spiritual formation
How to Apply
To apply, please send cover letter, MDF/Resume, and links to two sermons to
info@christchurchpca.net
Primary Contact: Jeremy Byrd
Email: info@christchurchpca.net
Phone: -
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