Job purpose

The office of pastor encompasses a range of responsibilities of ministry. As we look to Scripture, we believe that pastors have four primary responsibilities including: leading under the authority of Christ (Acts 20:28), caring for the body of Christ (1 Peter 5:1-4), teaching the Word of Christ (1 Timothy 3:2), and modeling the character of Christ (Titus 1:6-9).

In order to oversee and shepherd the congregation at the Tysons location, we've grouped church members into geographic regions. Each Associate Pastor is responsible for the shepherding and oversight of the members within his region. This pastor will do so alongside other Church Group pastors, coaches and leaders. Our primary way of shepherding members in each region is through Church Groups, which will be a major emphasis of this role. This role is a full-time, pastoral role within our Tysons Corner location. Individuals who fill this role must meet the qualifications for a pastor/elder/overseer as we see in Scripture (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5). The duties and responsibilities of the associate pastor are highlighted below under four primary responsibilities listed above.

Note: While this role will have opportunities to teach in a classroom setting, it does not include preaching responsibilities. Instead, it focuses on shepherding-providing care, guidance, support, and spiritual oversight within the church family. The emphasis is on relational leadership, pastoral care, and fostering spiritual growth through presence and personal engagement rather than pulpit ministry.

Duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Leading under the Authority of Christ

• Identifying, mobilizing, and leading a team of Church Group pastors, coaches, and leaders within the region to oversee members, primarily through Church Groups.
• Leading, assessing, and equipping current Church Group leaders (along with other Church Group coaches) as they lead groups of MBC members.
• Identifying, training and mobilizing Church Group members and leaders to help meet physical and practical needs within the region (including benevolence needs, local outreach opportunities, and various pastoral requests).
• Provide ongoing communication to members and leaders in the region on region specific activity.
• Meeting regularly with other staff and Church Group pastors, coaches, and leaders to discuss member related issues, and for ongoing training & discussion in matters of doctrine, ministry, and culture

Caring for the Body of Christ

• Praying consistently for the leaders and members who live within the region.
• Regularly checking in on specific members in the region (along with pastoral team in region) regarding their lives and spiritual health.
• Reserving weekly time for pastoral and biblical counseling sessions for church members
• Helping to mediate disciplinary issues pertaining to members within the region, as well as providing clarity on matters related to church doctrine and strategy
• Responding to and providing support for weddings and funerals for church members as circumstances arise.
• Conducting baptism and membership interviews and helping to facilitate the process of connecting new members to a group within the region.