Associate Pastor or Director of Urban Ministry

New Hope Philly is a non-denominational urban church and ministry with the mission of making Jesus famous in our Southwest Philadelphia community and the world. We serve the immediate neighborhood surrounding our church through regular outreach, home visits, and weekly worship services and Bible studies for men and women. Established in 2014, New Hope Philly strives to be the church Jesus intended. We have a diverse congregation of born-again believers of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and walks of life. 

We are seeking an Associate Pastor or Director of Urban Ministry to join our team. This role will be instrumental in the church's day-to-day operations and leadership in addition to overseeing various ministries. The ideal candidate should have a firm conviction that God is calling him to this body of believers and the surrounding community. The candidate must possess effective organizational, planning, and communication skills and the desire to lead and lift new programs that will reach the lost in our community. 

New Hope Philly is also a residential discipleship ministry for men who've struggled with life-dominating sin and addiction who now feel called to serve in ministry. They attend Bible school, serve in our church and community, and function day-to-day as staff interns. The successful candidate will help oversee this ministry with the Senior Pastor and Residential Discipleship Leader.

Job Description and Responsibilities

o Associate Pastor or Director of Urban Ministry

o Work with the Senior Pastor to equip the saints for the work of the ministry

o Demonstrate Biblical character, including humility and practice a servant style of leadership 

o Teach weekly Bible study and prepare and preach sermons as needed

o Lead and role model biblical principles in the residential discipleship ministry

o Schedule will be based on monthly ministry calendar 

o Available to work day & evening hours with flexibility in the schedule

o Ability to network with community leaders, organizations, and churches

o Organize, lead, and encourage others to execute community outreaches

o Write and produce bi-monthly ministry newsletter

o Hospital and home visits

o Ability to disciple and provide biblical counseling  

o Ability to develop creative materials, social media posts, and web content is desirable

o Organized and dependable, while following through on commitments

o $32,000-40,000 salary based on experience

o Four-day work week, minimum of three days in office

o Three weeks of paid vacation accrued each year

Applicant Qualifications 

o Born-again believer in Jesus Christ
o Passion and understanding of God's Word
o Beliefs in line with the New Hope Philly Statement of Faith
o Multiple Pastoral or Ministry Leader references are required
o Previous experience in like positions
o Bible school is preferred/highly desirable 

 
Please submit resumes to:
bill@newhopephilly.com
imfreeinhim@yahoo.com