Ministry Associate

Antioch Church in the Countryside YMCA is seeking applications for a Ministry Associate. The primary responsibility of the ministry associate will be hands-on involvement and oversight of the Junior High (Ignite) ministry, support for a growing culture of extraordinary prayer and support for the different equipping classes offered at Antioch. The ministry associate will also fulfill the roles of a servant leader at Antioch during the course of employment. The expectation is that this position will begin at 20 hours/week.

At Antioch, we strive to match the model provided throughout the New Testament and specifically by the church in Antioch, as described in Acts 11:19-30 and Acts 13:1-3. We pray this is reflected in our mission, worship, members, staff, teaching and outreach. We also pray it is reflected in our policies, governance and job descriptions.

Ignite Ministry Leadership (5th-8th grade):

• Participate in and oversee leadership of Ignite. This will begin with direct involvement from the youth pastor and transition to direct leadership by the associate.
• Participate and lead discipleship activities with key students.
• Seek to model and engage in hospitality with both believers and unbelievers as a means of ministry.

Support and Enhance a Culture of Extraordinary Prayer

• There is a growing culture of extraordinary prayer at Antioch - in Prayer Barns, at the YMCA, in homes and in other spaces. Give leadership and support to this growing culture of extraordinary prayer.
• The YMCA was born out of a prayer movement. We desire to see this passion for prayer reignited in the Countryside YMCA. The ministry associate will start a YMCA prayer meeting toward this end.

Support and Enhance Equipping Classes at Antioch

• Support and give leadership to the new Evangelism Equipping Class, which will begin in the first part of 2025.
• Support and give leadership to other equipping classes regularly offered at Antioch.

Self-development

• Implement a personal spiritual and skill development plan that would include both annual and seasonal goals.
• Meet with youth pastor on a regular basis for discipleship and development.

Team Member at Antioch

• Be a model of servant leadership to the body at Antioch - both on Sunday mornings as a visible servant leader and all throughout the week. It is the expectation on Sunday mornings that you will arrive when setup begins (currently 7 a.m.), stay until tear-down is completed and constantly be looking to assist other staff members in creating a welcoming and positive environment.
• Seek to be an encourager, teammate and helper to our church leadership and members throughout the various aspects of ministry at Antioch.
• Consistently participate in a community group, discipleship group and/or Bible study within the church and/or community.
• Develop an evangelistic presence within the Y and the Lebanon community.
• Participate in Antioch staff functions.
• Be willing and available to meet the needs of the Antioch members and ministries.

Qualifications

• A heart for and experience with youth discipleship.
• A heart for and experience with leading prayer sets and leading in various prayer environments.
• Undergraduate degree completed or mostly completed.
• Theological alignment with Antioch’s Statement of Faith, constitution and bylaws.