Springton Lake Presbyterian Church is looking for our next Assistant/Associate Pastor!

SLPC is in a season of transition. Our previous Senior Pastor (Rick Marshall, serving since 2009) stepped down at the end of 2023 and transitioned to an Emeritus role. At the beginning of 2024, we received the presbytery’s approval for our current Associate Pastor (David White, serving since 2019) to succeed as our new Senior Pastor. The congregation prayerfully seeks a new Assistant/Associate Pastor (specific designation to be determined by the candidate’s qualifications and experience) who can share this vision and work closely with the rising Senior Pastor in every aspect of church life, to help shepherd SLPC now and into the future.

To learn more, please download our Church Profile & Position Description.

This is a full-time pastoral position and provides a salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information or to submit applications (resume, cover letter, sermon links, and a completed PCA Ministerial Data Form) contact the Pulpit Committee (email: pastorsearch@slpca.org).

Committee Members:

• Lori Chung
• Rick Corbit
• Bob DiGiorgio
• Carol Fenley
• Jack Haraburda
• Mike Hines
• Brendan Hodkinson
• Cindy Mehallow
• Iris O’Connor
• Amy Singer
• Omar Torrens
• David White

How to Pray for the Associate Pastor Search Process

Everyone in our congregation has a part in our search for a new Associate/Assistance Pastor. The most significant way for our church family to participate is to commit to prayer. We ask that you pray regularly for our Search Committee and Elders, the man of God’s choosing and our church. We invite you to use the prayer prompts below.

Pray for the Search Committee and Elders.

Those serving in the search for our Associate Pastor need God’s guidance.

1. There are so many aspects involved in the Search Committee’s work in just preparing for the search. Pray that our commitment to the task will stay strong and that we will be timely in the way that we accomplish each of our responsibilities. 

2. Pray that we will put first things first. Finding our Associate Pastor is not just an organizational responsibility; it is a spiritual duty. Pray that we would continue to seek God in every aspect and that each of the elders and each member of the search committee will seek the Lord’s help. 

3. Pray for strong unity in the process. Pray we will work together in a way that demonstrates love and honors all the members’ input. 

4. Pray that our choices will reflect Godly wisdom. That we will be sensitive to the direction of the Lord as we look at potential candidates and make final recommendations to the elders and then to the congregation.

Pray for the man of God’s choosing.

The Lord already knows who that person is, and we need to pray for him as we go through this process. 

1. Pray that he will be open to the work the Lord is doing at SLPC and that he will be excited about the opportunities here. 

2. Pray that this opportunity would be a spiritual journey that will mark him in his trust in the Lord and provide an example to those at SLPC of the importance of following the Lord. 

3. Pray that the Lord will continue to use him where he is, as he honors the Lord by proclaiming His Word and faithfully serving in his present ministry.

4. Pray that this would be an adventure of faith for his whole family, as they seek together to serve the Lord in another place. 

5. Pray that the Lord will prepare his heart for working in harmony with Dave White as Dave assumes the role of Senior Pastor and as a team with the rest of our staff and leaders. 

Pray for our church.

It is one thing to seek a man who will be the pastor; it is another thing to be the right church. 

1. Pray that SLPC will continue to seek the Lord in every aspect of our ministry. Pray that we will give attention to the most important responsibilities of the ministry. That worship will be vibrant, our witness will be visible, and our fellowship will be genuine. 

2. Pray for perseverance. The search process can take time, but patience is a great teacher because it can produce growth and maturity (James 1:4).

3. Pray for unity. As we seek to find our next Assistant Pastor pray that we, as a congregation, would put the most important things first.

*This is an adaptation of an article by Chris Brauns, author of When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search