Associate Pastor, Amelia Christian Church
Description of Work
The Associate Pastor is a full‐time position that reports to the Pastor and the Board of Elders. This position leads Amelia Christian Church in its ministry to families with children/youth from new‐born through college.
Gifts and Qualifications
- Believes that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, the life, and the head of each church. Also, that the Bible is the ultimate source of our faith and practice.
- Committed to Statement of Faith and the Mission of Amelia Christian Church
- Committed to working as a team with the staff and members of Amelia Christian Church
- Able to relate well to families with children ranging from new‐born to college
- Organizes and builds relevant ministry and teaches biblical truth with an emphasis on helping people apply the Word in their daily lives
- Able to direct activities and programs specific to the audience needs
- Proactive in keeping parents involved to help and assist with programs
- Innovative and creative ideas to capture interest and commitment of youth
Credentials
The Associate Pastor position requires a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree related to ministry; preference will be given for applicants completing or pursuing their Master’s Degree. Applicant must be a Christian and reflect Christian
principles in all behavior and actions.
Primary Responsibilities
Middle/Senior Youth Ministry (50%)
Strengthen the faith of our middle, senior and college students. Create and provide youth with opportunities to share their faith
- Encourage students to discover and use their gifts to become involved in worship leadership and support
- Provide regular meetings/activities for Middle and Senior Youth Group students that balance strong
- Christian faith with a fun safe supportive atmosphere
- Strive to increase our Youth Group active participation and provide outreach events
- Lead/direct the older youth and college age to mentor younger youth
- Identify youth and family service opportunities in the church and community
- Plan/Coordinate fund‐raisers for the Youth Program to sustain the outings and mission trips
- Develop/manage a budget for the Youth Program
Beginner/Elementary Youth Ministry (25%)
- Provide leadership and oversight to ministries for families with children
- Oversee the Children’s Church Director and programs
- Collaborate with parent leaders to provide regular and special event meetings
- Lead confirmation and baptism class
- Collaborate with Christian Education Committee to provide Vacation Bible School
Pastoral Ministry – All ages (25%)
- General pastoral responsibilities as directed by the Senior Pastor, including, but not limited to, leading worship, preaching, leading bible studies or other training classes, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and visitations
- Partner with the Senior Pastor and appropriate committees in the area of family ministry
- Collaborate in the creation of new ministries as opportunities and needs arise
- Nurture families to strengthen their relationship with Christ and with each other
- Recruit, train, and encourage volunteers