Associate Pastor jobs in Lawrence, MA

FREE CHRISTIAN CHURCH – YOUTH PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Youth Pastor

Job status: Full-Time, 40hrs/week, includes Sundays and some holidays

Job roles & responsibilities:

• Purpose: To partner with parents in teaching, guiding, and directing youth (6th to 12th grade) at FCC and in the surrounding community in the foundations of faith so they will grow into a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ—the most important thing in their lives.

• Plan, direct and evaluate Youth Ministry scope and sequence as well as weekly curriculum prep. Evaluate existing ministries and curricula, implementing change where needed.

• Deliver Youth pastoral leadership on Sunday as well as select evenings depending on the group (middle school and high school)

• Responsible for Confirmation of the youth of FCC (11th and 12th grade) on a bi- annual basis

• Plan, coordinate and lead youth off-site events and retreats (winter and summer) to enable focused, meaningful reflection in a fun, supportive environment

• Recruit and coach volunteers and assistant staff or intern. Ensure a harmonized approach to teaching and discipleship. Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration through which innovative ministry can flow.

• Coordinate and lead service opportunities for the youth. Coordinate with outside groups as well as Missions and Service Director.

• Ensure Youth Ministry include parents and family as an essential part of a holistic ministry to youth. Keep the congregation informed about these ministries and the needs of youth. Ensure that new families in the church are welcomed and connected with Youth Ministry.

• Work with the Pastor of Discipleship to develop strategic plans, action steps and goals for Youth Ministry that implement the purpose and mission of FCC

• Work with the Pastor of Discipleship in management of all budgets related to

Youth Ministry

Reporting structure: Reports to Pastor of Discipleship

Collaborating ministries:

• Children’s Ministry

• College/Young Adult Ministry

• Connecting Ministry

• Communication/IT

• Missions & Service

• Music Ministry

• Facilities

Required skills and experience:

Skills:

• Personal and mature faith in Jesus Christ

• Ability to work with youth & adult volunteers and minister to their needs

• Leadership, teaching & administrative skills

• Relevant youth ministry work experience

• High energy level; relational skills, high emotional and social intelligence; coachable

• Understands basic student development, be familiar with contemporary youth ministry strategies

• Basic budgeting, planning and management skills

• Ability to work and collaborate with other staff positively.

Experience:

• BA/BS degree required

• MDiv or MA preferred

• Seminary students are encouraged to apply

• Some experience required 2-3-years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person