College & Young Adults Pastor

Objective: Work with College/20-somethings to make disciples who make disciples.

Qualifications:

• Must love college/20-somethings and be a strong example of a mature Christ follower in their lives.
• Strong, engaging teacher/communicator to small and large groups; ability to communicate on their level (regardless of age).
• Catalytic leader who is able to engage this group of people and take it to the next level in reaching, discipling and developing next-generation Christ followers and leaders.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• A team player – someone who works well with a team-minded staff and does whatever is needed for the team.
• Ability to recognize, train, lead and mentor volunteers.
• A self-starter and someone who can follow through with plans and assignments.
• Fully endorse the EFCA Statement of Faith.
• Must have or working toward an MA in Christian Studies or an MDiv.

Role:

The Pastor of College and Young Adults, shall function in the following manner under the leadership of the Holy Spirit:

• Build and develop a ministry to young adults and young singles.
• Take existing leadership structure and build it to become a high-functioning college-aged ministry.
• Develop young leaders.
• Preach as needed.

Responsibilities:

The Pastor of College and Young Adults shall carry out the following tasks under the leadership of the Holy Spirit:

• Teach or oversee the teaching of College students and 20-somethings.
• Cast vision and lead College and 20-somethings ministry.
• Responsible for officiating weddings and serving as a first point of contact for counseling college students and young adult attendees.
• In concert with Lead Pastor, preach as needed.
• To fulfill essential pastoral needs of Kearney Evangelical Free including, but not limited to weekend pastoral duties, holiday season and event assignments.