Assocate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministry

Position Summary:

The Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries is responsible for leading and overseeing a comprehensive, gospel-centered ministry to students (grades 6–12), children (birth through 5th grade) and their families. This leader will cultivate environments of discipleship, equip and empower volunteers and parents and build bridges to the broader Midland community. The goal is to foster lifelong faith in Christ by nurturing spiritual formation at every stage of development.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Youth Ministry Leadership (Grades 6–12):
   • Cast and implement a vision for student ministry aligned with the church’s mission.
   • Lead and equip volunteers to lead weekly student gatherings (e.g., Sunday mornings, Wednesday
   nights).
   • Teach and model biblical truth in culturally relevant and theologically sound ways.
   • Recruit, equip and shepherd volunteer leaders and small group mentors.
   • Develop a discipleship strategy that integrates evangelism, biblical literacy, spiritual formation, service and leadership opportunities.
   • Organize outreach events, retreats, mission trips and service projects.
   • Foster an environment that supports students in owning their faith and engaging their world.
   • Integration of youth into other ministries within the church.

2. Family & Children’s Ministry Oversight (Birth – 5th Grade):
   • Provide leadership and support to the Children’s ministry.
   • Oversee the Children’s Director and support staff for Children’s and Youth ministry.
   • Ensure curriculum, programming and strategy across age groups are cohesive and developmentally appropriate.
   • Oversee safety and security procedures, background checks and training for all volunteers.
   • Equip parents to grow as the primary spiritual leaders of their children through resources, events and training.

3. Volunteer Development & Leadership:
   • Develop and implement a volunteer staffing plan.
   • Build and sustain healthy teams of volunteers across youth and family ministries.
   • Provide regular training, evaluation, encouragement and discipleship for volunteers.
   • Recognize and celebrate volunteers’ contributions and growth.

4. Parent Partnership:
   • Create regular channels of communication with parents.
   • Offer coaching, workshops and tools that help parents disciple their children at home, support the spiritual development of youth and provide guidance in navigating challenges faced by children and youth of various ages.
   • Encourage and facilitate intergenerational connection and support within the church body.

5. Community Engagement & Evangelism:
   • Build bridges to local schools, neighborhoods and youth organizations.
   • Represent the church in the community through presence at key events.
   • Encourage students to see themselves as missionaries in their spheres of influence.

6. General Pastoral Duties:
   • Participate in pastoral care and shepherding of the broader church body.
   • Occasionally preach and assist in Sunday services as needed.
   • Contribute to staff meetings and strategic planning for church-wide ministry goals.
   • Pursue ongoing personal spiritual growth and ministry development.