POSITION

Associate Pastor

Education Requirement

Bachelor Degree in Theology or similar .

Job type

Full-Time

Church Name

First International Baptist Church of Copenhagen (FIBC)

Application deadline

 January 31, 2027

Profile

We believe that God is preparing an Associate Pastor for FIBC who is a servant leader with a heart for the international Church, and whose life and ministry are in every respect built upon Jesus Christ. 

Position Summary

The Associate Pastor, in partnership with the Lead Pastor, leads the congregation in carrying out God’s mission by helping to establish and implement a vision for the spiritual growth of the people of FIBC and for reaching the unreached in our community. He is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of church life at FIBC, working closely with the leadership of the church to ensure that the church’s ministries and activities faithfully advance its mission and vision.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A godly servant who meets the requirements of an elder as described in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5.

  • A deep, growing, and prayerful relationship with God, characterized by a sincere love for Christ and His Church.

  • A firm commitment to the authority, sufficiency, inerrancy, and infallibility of Scripture as the Word of God.

  • Strong teaching and communication skills, with a solid foundation in Christian doctrine and the ability to communicate biblical truth clearly and faithfully.

  • Ability to lead, equip, and delegate to others in order to accomplish the broader mission and goals of the church.

  • Ability to bring together people from diverse cultural backgrounds to accomplish ministry goals and foster unity in the church. 

  • Ability to perform administrative duties.

  • Proficiency in speaking and writing in the English language. Preferably some pastoral experience or equivalent ministry experience.

Responsibilities

  • Regularly preach (once or twice per month)

  • Together with the Lead Pastor providing spiritual oversight of the congregation and ministries; praying and planning together under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ

  • Working with other staff including the Lead Pastor and the Administrative Assistant

  • Working with the Church Council, as together you serve the local church and community

  • Spiritually lead and pastorally care for the congregation, including but not limited to, performing baptisms, weddings, funerals, hospital visits, evangelism, and church discipline

  • Build and grow the spiritual formation ministries of the church

  • Ensure that the ministries of the church are running effectively

  • Mobilize the congregation in ministering to the community through community service and outreach.

Interested candidates are required to send the following items with their application:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  2. Letter of Motivation – briefly explaining your interest in the position and why you believe you would be a good fit for FIBC.

  3. Personal Doctrinal Statement or Historical Christian Creed – that reflects the applicant’s theological convictions.

  4. Philosophy of Ministry – briefly describing the applicant’s understanding of pastoral ministry and approach to leading and serving the local church.

  5. Completed Basic Questionnaire – https://forms.gle/63J7VRZoKd3euNjV7

  6. Minimum Three References – including at least one pastoral reference and one from someone outside your church community.