Youth & Family Pastor

We are seeking a full-time Youth & Family Pastor to shepherd and/or oversee Community Kids (birth–grade 5), Community Students (grade 6–12) and Young Adults (18–30) with the goal of discipling families and youth in our church and our community. You have a pastor’s heart, you love the Church and you are committed to the idea that reaching the next generation is of paramount importance. While God may indeed call you into other pastoral roles one day, your heart affections are stirred for seeing youth and families worship God with all their heart, soul, and strength. This position reports directly to the lead pastor.

Some of the primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
• Shepherding and providing pastoral oversight of volunteer staff and leaders
• Selecting curriculum and qualified teachers
• Providing weekly biblical and theological teaching for Community Students
• Working in collaboration with the lead pastor (and other relevant staff or elders) to articulate a comprehensive discipleship plan
• Actively engaging and working with families to develop gospel-centered relationships with other families in the community
• Developing strategic community relationships to reach the next generation
• Creating meaningful worship spaces and experiences for young people to encounter God by providing pastoral care, prayer and counsel
• Actively recruit and develop new volunteers to effectively engage our youth and families
• Other duties as assigned by the lead pastor

The Qualifications

1. Has a deep, delightful relationship with Jesus Christ that is manifested with a clear, biblical testimony and a life oriented around the worship of God.
2. Will earnestly pursue unity by articulating, teaching in accordance with, and defending our Statement of Faith.
3. Possess character qualities of a pastor/elder as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and is eager to grow and learn in their ministry.
4. Demonstrate spiritual maturity (i.e., faithful, available, teachable), think theologically, has a heart to shepherd God’s people and is a team player with a humble attitude.
5. Degree in pastoral, biblical or theological studies or related field strongly preferred (or must be willing to pursue formal training if not currently credentialed).
6. Prefer at least two years’ experience in pastoral or ministry-related position, though we are open to recent graduates.
7. Excellent verbal, written and online communication skills with attention to clarity and detail using a variety of media (including social media).
8. Self-starter who demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively, think wisely, execute tasks in a timely manner and has a record of personal, spiritual discipline in his devotional life.

Compensation

Commensurate with education and/or experience. This position is full-time and does include employer-contributions to HRA plans (medical), employer-matched retirement contributions, paid vacation and continuing education benefits.

For more information, please view the full opportunity profile.