Associate Pastor

Hollywood Baptist Church

Chatham, VA

Category: Associate Pastor

Posted on: August 25, 2025

Job Description:

Hollywood Baptist Church
Member of
Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia
The Southern Baptist Convention and Affiliates

We are a rural multigenerational congregation in Chatham, Virginia, about 45 minutes south of Liberty University. We are searching for an associate pastor to help our Senior pastor as the church has grown to an average of about 220 on Sunday morning.
The full-time Associate Pastor should be an ordained minister and will be responsible to assist the Senior Pastor with ministerial and support needs as they arise. In addition he will serve as the primary person to oversee administrative responsibilities of Hollywood Baptist Church. The Associate Pastor may be assigned specific tasks to perform or areas of ministry to oversee and will work collaboratively under the direct supervision of the Senior Pastor. In the absence of the Senior Pastor, the Associate Pastor is responsible to the Board of Deacons.

________________________________________
I. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Biblical references: Acts 20:28-32; I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4
B. Adhere to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
C. A heart of worship and service to God demonstrated through a vibrant prayer life and
a life surrendered to Christ.
D. Ability to cooperate with all staff to promote unity and oneness and strive to carry out
the entire ministry plan of the church.
E. Ability and_noemailmitment to maintain personal standards of Godliness based on Biblical
Principles which result in an u_noemailpromised testimony within the church and
_noemailmunity from which a credible ministry originates.
F. Able to_noemailmunicate effectively with one-on-one, small and large group settings
exhibiting a pleasing attitude that is confident and enthusiastic.
G. Ability to be actively involved and supportive of the overall life of the ministry,
including all ministry areas and leaders.
H. Must be circumspect in dress and demeanor.

II. ASSOCIATE PASTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. May be assigned a specific area of ministry to oversee.
B. In the absence of the Senior Pastor, the Associate Pastor will be responsible to take
phone calls, oversee and lead worship services, and other ministerial duties that might arise.
C. Assist with visitation as directed by the Senior Pastor and assist in any other needs that
arise in this area.
D. Will be called upon to share in the pulpit ministry in the absence of the Senior Pastor.
E. Maintain continued growth to his personal calling and walk with the Lord through
consistent Bible study and prayer.
F. Develops and exercises personal evangelism within and without the church.
G. Will be called upon to handle some administrative responsibilities for the Senior
Pastor as needed.
H. Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

III. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Attend_noemailmittee meetings that pertain to his area of influence, including but not
limited to the Church Council, Leadership Team Meetings, etc.
B. Meet with Senior Pastor on a weekly basis for prayer, collaborative planning and
evaluation.
C. Maintain personal priorities with his wife and family as the spiritual leader.
D. Give graciously to Hollywood Baptist Church through tithes and offerings.
E. Attend seminars and conferences designed for ministry as approved by the church.
F. Required to adhere to the church constitution.
G. Computer_noemailpetencies related to service planning and presentation.
H. Demonstrate responsibility in being punctual and_noemailmitted to the ministry programs
of the church.
I. It will be requested of him and his family to b_noemaile members of Hollywood Baptist
Church within 30 days of employment.
J. Will need to reside within a reasonable distance of the church.

Location:
Chatham, Virginia (45 minutes south of Liberty University)
Denominational Affiliation:
Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia / SBC

Please send resume and cover letter to the Search Committee at: hollybcapplications@gmail_noemail


 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Associate Pastor
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Associate Pastor
Salary:
40,000 - 50,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Baptist - SBC
Worship Style:
Blended
Church Size:
100 - 250

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Hollywood Baptist Church
Contact Name:
Wendy Byrd Search Committee
Address1:
6405 Callands Road
Address2:
City:
Chatham
State or Province:
VA
ZIP Code:
24531
Country:
United States
Map this Organization:
Contact Email:
...

Related: