Associate Pastor of Adult and Community Ministries

Saint John, NB
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide pastoral leadership and care for adult and community ministries, strengthening discipleship, developing leaders and volunteers, and supporting church growth. Oversee outreach programs and partnerships, build relationships across the congregation and wider community, preach regularly, and collaborate with church leadership and ministry teams.

Job details

Description The Associate Pastor of Adult and Community Ministries provides pastoral leadership, care, and oversight for Hillcrest’s adult and community ministries. This role works collaboratively with the Pastoral Leadership Team to strengthen discipleship, develop leaders, support volunteers, foster church growth, and build meaningful relationships within the congregation and wider community. Overview of Church and Community The Search Committee of Hillcrest Baptist Church welcomes you to apply for the position of full-time Associate Pastor of Adult and Community Ministries. You would be working with the Pastoral Team to lead Hillcrest members, guests and our wonderful Saint John West side community to a closer relationship with Jesus! Saint John is a city of a little over 85,000 people. It is spread over a vast space identified with the four directions of a weathervane. The areas have vistas and views that will take your breath away and fill you with the love of God. Surrounding communities add to the mix of beauty. Also shared in the city are Rockwood and Irving Nature Parks both with many walking trails, and the ocean sites from Mispec and Saint’s Rest, to New River Beach. Separated from the rest of the city by two bridges, the west side is where Hillcrest is. The church is on top of a knoll and for years has been called “The Beacon on the Hill”. It has a reputation for the help it gives not only on Sundays but with numerous community resources filling bellies and clothing those in need. Free weekly meals and the clothes shopping is open for anyone, and we are humbled with the ability to share in God’s serving. These and other ministries are very important to Hillcrest and we want to continue growing and giving the best we can. If you are enthusiastic, interested in sharing and collaboratively taking on roles for our church and community, please apply in respect to the Job Description to the following emails. Accepting Resumes from now until – December 1, 2026. Co-Chairs: Nancy Steele nancy.steele@rogers.com Janice Shonaman jng@nb.sympatico.ca Church Purpose | Mission Statement We believe every person bears the image of God and is worthy of love, dignity, grace, and belonging. Whatever your story, background, identity, family structure, or place on the journey of faith, you are invited to journey and to grow alongside us. Qualifications And Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher in ministry, theology, or a related field, or equivalent ministry experience Ordained or actively pursuing ordination A baptized Christian committed to following Jesus and living consistently within 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 3: 5-9 Comfortable using technology and digital communication tools Role and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Provide pastoral care and ministry oversight for adults within the church Develop and strengthen adult discipleship opportunities Encourage church growth through relationships, connection, and intentional discipleship Provide pastoral support to ministry coordinators, leaders, and volunteers Recruit, equip, train, and develop community ministry leaders Provide vision and leadership for adult and community ministries Oversee and support community outreach programs and partnerships Build meaningful relationships within the church and the wider community Use appropriate digital and social media platforms to communicate effectively with the congregation and community Help develop and sustain a healthy, vibrant volunteer culture at Hillcrest Specific Duties Preach regularly during Sunday worship gatherings Meet regularly with adult ministry leaders and community ministry teams Provide pastoral care as needed Participate in regular Pastoral Leadership Team meetings for planning, collaboration, and shared ministry responsibilities Attend monthly Deacon’s meetings, and other relevant ministry team meetings, and Board of Directors on a rotation with other pastor Support church events, ministry initiatives, and congregational activities Preferred Skills We are seeking someone who is: A gifted and collaborative leader Compassionate, humble, and relational A strong communicator which includes preaching Organized and able to work independently Experienced in ministry leadership, planning, and team development Passionate about serving both the church and wider community Contact Nancy Steele: nancy.steele@rogers.com Janice Shonaman: jng@nb.sympatico.ca Hillcrest Church welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher in ministry, theology, or a related field is required, or equivalent ministry experience; candidates must be ordained or actively pursuing ordination. Applicants should be baptized Christians committed to following Jesus and living consistently with the stated biblical standards, and should bring collaborative leadership, communication, organizational, and ministry-development abilities.