Overview
RCCG Jesus House Exeter, England is a vibrant, multicultural and rapidly growing parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), committed to raising disciples, strengthening families, and transforming lives through the Word of God, prayer and Spirit-led worship.
We are seeking a dedicated, spiritually mature and ministry-experienced Associate Pastor to support the Lead Pastor in providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, discipleship and ministry oversight across the church. The successful candidate will help nurture a healthy, Bible-based church culture, strengthen our discipleship pathways, develop leaders and support the delivery of the church’s mission locally and beyond.
This role combines spiritual leadership, teaching/preaching, pastoral care, church administration and missional engagement. As a key member of the church’s ministerial team, the ideal candidate must be a Born-Again, Spirit-Filled Christian with a shepherd’s heart, strong biblical grounding and the ability to equip and mobilise others in ministry.
The candidate must have completed the RCCG Workers-in-Training process and demonstrate a clear understanding of the RCCG Statement of Faith (Tenets). Evidence of ministry training and ongoing spiritual development will also be required if invited to attend an interview.
Reporting to: Lead Pastor
Job Type: Full time
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Lead Pastor in the spiritual leadership and day-to-day pastoral oversight of the church.
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Assist in planning, leading and conducting regular church services (including prayer leadership, exhortation, teaching and administration of service segments as required).
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Preach and teach the Word of God in alignment with the vision, doctrine and theological beliefs of the church.
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Provide pastoral care, counselling and follow-up support to members of the congregation, as delegated by church leadership.
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Lead and strengthen discipleship structures (e.g., small groups, workers/discipleship classes, new believers’ follow-up, membership pathways).
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Mentor and develop emerging leaders, workers and volunteers—promoting spiritual growth, unity, accountability and a servant-hearted culture.
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Participate in evangelistic and outreach activities of the church, supporting mission within the UK and overseas where required.
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Work collaboratively with ministry departments (e.g., children/youth, welfare, prayer, worship, media) to ensure effective ministry delivery.
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Support church administration and compliance duties as required, including meeting preparation, reporting and record-keeping.
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Report directly to the Lead Pastor/Board of Trustees on assigned ministry areas, progress and activities.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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The person must be a committed Christian with a genuine calling to pastoral ministry.
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Must subscribe to the Tenets of Faith of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide.
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Completed RCCG workers training, School of Disciples or any relevant ministerial course within RCCG.
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Demonstrated experience in preaching/teaching and leading people spiritually in a church setting.
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Strong knowledge of the Bible and ability to apply it within the context of discipleship, counselling and church leadership.
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Proven pastoral and mentorship skills, with the ability to teach, equip and provide spiritual guidance.
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Must have at least a Higher National Diploma.
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Must have verifiable 2-years work experience in a job that involves intensive interaction with people regularly.
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Must be computer literate to intermediate skill level (Microsoft Office Suites).
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Must be willing to undertake missionary work and travels within UK and overseas.
Desirable Criteria:
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Formal theological/ministry training (beyond RCCG internal training).
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Experience overseeing multiple ministry teams/departments in a growing church context.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural sensitivity in a multicultural setting.
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Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
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A team player with flexibility to adapt to evolving ministry needs.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability to:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend a physical or online interview. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we aim to make an appointment as soon as possible.
The application will remain open until the role has been filled.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.