Assistant Pastor

FBC is a thriving, growing church of about 150 (Sunday AM = 110) in north Suffolk. We love Jesus, the Bible and have a big heart to reach others and to see believers become devoted disciples.We meet in brand new, purpose built premises, which with it's sports hall, suite of smaller halls and rooms and Coffee Shop provides a brilliant venue for our range of vibrant ministries for all ages.The Assistant Pastor will have opportunities to be involved in all aspects of church life - Sunday preaching, small group ministry, pastoral care, children and/or youth ministry, outreach and evangelism, etc, as well as general leadership alongside our experienced pastor. We'll encourage him to specialise and take a lead wherever his gifts lie, though we anticipate this may be with children/youth or evangelism. But basically we're happy to see what and where the Lord leads!

Required Skills

Character is more important to us that any specific gifting so we will expect applicants to possess the characteristics laid down for eldership is 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.We're looking for a team player with potential in preaching and teaching and a heart for evangelism and discipleship. A period of formal theological training is preferable but not essential. It is essential that applicants are in full agreement with our Basis of Faith - available on our website.

This position offers a great opportunity to serve alongside an experienced pastor and to develop and hone your own skills and abilities in a loving, supportive church family.