Associate Pastor–Tokyo Union Church–Tokyo, Japan

The Associate Pastor’s primary role is to attend to the spiritual welfare of the congregation through prayer, pastoral counseling, encouraging and assisting people in their ministries, leading thought-provoking and inspiring worship services, administering the Sacraments, and assisting the Pastor in his ministry and management of the TUC staff. He shall act on behalf of the Pastor in the absence of the Pastor, and when requested by the Pastor.

Key responsibilities include:

Spiritual formation for the congregation (leading of public worship, preaching the gospel, administering the Sacraments, praying with and for the people, counseling and pastoral care, and conducting weddings and funerals).

Developing and nurturing the childrens’ ministry, youth ministry, adult education including the young adults ministry

Implementation of decisions and policies of Council and directing the day-to-day operations of the church, its office, and employees and working with children, youth and families.

Initiating and maintaining ecumenical relationships with other church bodies.

Candidates must be willing to learn about Japan, be open to multicultural experiences and diverse theological perspectives.

Candidates will be expected to administer baptisms (immersive and sprinkling) and dedications to infants and adults.

Only ordained ministers of Word and Sacrament from churches eligible for World Council of Churches (WCC) membership will be considered for this position.

https://www.tokyounion.org/opportunity

Closing Date: October 15, 2024