Assistant Pastor of English Ministry and Youth Discipleship

Associate/Executive Pastor

Assistant Pastor of English Ministry and Youth Discipleship

Ark Mission Church, PCA • www.arkmissionchurch.org

Location: Carmichael, California • United States

Salary Range: 51-74k (USD)

Reports to: Church Session

Job Overview

Church Overview

Ark Mission Church (PCA) is a Christ-centered, gospel-driven church located in Carmichael, California, serving the greater Sacramento area. For nearly 37 years, we have faithfully ministered to our community while cultivating a growing English Ministry for adults and youth. Led by Rev. Wonsik Ha, our mission is to be a flourishing community of Jesus’ disciples, bearing the fruit of life.

A Strategic Season of Revitalization

We are currently in a unique and prayerful “Season of Revitalization.” Our English Ministry is a close-knit, intimate gathering of a faithful core of “Sages” (a few retirees), a few young families, and several youth parents. Currently, our English Ministry adults and Youth (approx. 10-15 students) worship together in a single, unified Sunday service. We are seeking a shepherd who sees the beauty in this “focused discipleship” environment—a leader who can preach to a multi-generational flock and has the vision to rebuild the English Ministry foundation while deeply nurturing the next generation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Adult English Ministry: Foundations & Growth

Word & Worship: Serve as the primary preacher for the unified Sunday English Ministry service. We value expository preaching that applies the Gospel to both the seasoned saint and the young seeker.
Wednesday Bible Study (Focus on Sages): Lead a mid-week Bible study tailored for our retired members, providing deep spiritual nourishment and shepherding for this foundational group.
Small Group Support: Prepare and provide age-appropriate materials to help adults apply the Sunday message to their specific life stages.

2. Youth Ministry: Discipleship & Mentorship

Friday Night Youth: Lead dedicated Friday night meetings for students with age-appropriate, gospel-centered teaching and fellowship.
Sunday Discipleship: Lead student-focused activities or small groups following the unified Sunday service.
Curriculum & Resource Development: Provide age-appropriate small group materials for Youth, equipping volunteer teachers and parents to engage with the students.
Relational Partnership: Collaborate with parents who are conversational in English and eager to support their children’s faith journey.

Ministry Expectations

Primary Language: All ministry is conducted in English. Korean proficiency is not required.
Communication Context: Our parents and lay leaders are relatively comfortable communicating in English for ministry purposes. A candidate who can communicate the Gospel clearly and simply will thrive here.
Interdependent Autonomy: The Assistant Pastor works in a “collaborative leadership style” under the Session and Rev. Ha, while maintaining the creative freedom to shape the English Ministry’s growth.
Sustainable Pace: Specific office hours, participation in staff meetings, and administrative boundaries will be clearly defined to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and provided per church personnel policy.

Qualifications

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from an accredited seminary.
Ordained or ordination-track pastor, aligned with PCA theology and Reformed doctrine (Westminster Standards).
Demonstrated gifting in preaching, teaching and shepherding.
Heart for intergenerational ministry, especially with adults and youth.
Relational, teachable, and collaborative leadership style.