Qualifications for the Job: The man selected for this position must meet the qualifications for pastors laid out in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. He must be in substantial agreement with the doctrinal statement of Manchester Community Church. He must be willing to become a member of Manchester Community Church. The candidate must be able to teach. He must be teachable. He must be a team player. He must be God and Scripture oriented, rather than primarily focused on promoting church growth or satisfying the culture.

Preferred, But Not Required: The position is flexible to adapt to the gifting and skills of the man who fills it. If the Associate/Assistant Pastor is experienced or skilled in music, working with youth, working with elderly, discipleship, counseling, or visitor assimilation, it is hoped he will lend his talents in these directions as time and interest allows. This could also include administrative duties or support, event and activities coordinating or leadership, and media involvement. The man selected for this position should live within 20 minutes’ drive of the church. He should be comfortable with the church’s more organic, less programmatic culture.