Associate Pastor, Syracuse Alliance Church - Syracuse, NY

Associate Pastor Position Overview:

We are a multi-generational, multi-ethnic Bible-believing church in the Valley neighborhood of Syracuse. Syracuse Alliance Church exists to magnify Jesus Christ and empower God's people to share the Good News of the gospel. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as our Associate Pastor.

The Assistant Pastor supports the Lead Pastor in shepherding the congregation of Syracuse Alliance Church through pastoral care, discipleship, and ministry oversight. This role provides leadership to key fellowship and Youth ministries, assists with ordinances and church administration, and helps ensure the spiritual health and operational effectiveness of the church. The Assistant Pastor serves with joy, humility, and a heart for people, advancing the mission and vision of Syracuse Alliance Church.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position will be tailored to the unique strengths, skills, and giftings of the man filling the role. Core responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Share in the preaching and teaching responsibilities as needed, bringing biblical, relevant, and Spirit-led messages.
• Partner with the Lead Pastor to officiate weddings and funerals, providing pastoral care to families as needed.
• Lead efforts to connect new attendees to pathways of membership, baptism, service, small groups, and spiritual growth.
• Create and maintain a Communion schedule, coordinating with the Elders.
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with the church's mission and vision.
• Represent the church in the community, building relationships and creating opportunities for outreach and service.

Youth and Family Minister Emphasis:

Families have been and will continue to be the foundation of our congregation. SAC’s Youth and Family Ministry is one of its key ministries, seeking to reach out to and serve the youth of our local and commuter communities and their families and to provide them all with a true and hospitable church home that is centered on the Word of God as its only source of truth.

• Participate in pastoral care, counseling, and home visitation to youth and families.
• Connect and follow up with newcomer families and welcome them to the church fellowship.
• Create and shepherd a (bi-weekly middle school) Youth Sunday School by guiding, mentoring and discipling the members of the relevant ministry team.
• Bring creativity, energy, and heart to help students find their place in God’s story and in the mission of SAC.
• Be a visible and relational presence at student gatherings, retreats, and events to come alongside, invest, and multiply impact.
• Assess ministry needs and develop programs and activities to meet those needs (e.g., Easter, Christmas, and other holiday outreaches, Vacation Bible School, tutoring programs, and other outreach events).

Qualifications:

• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Chris