Job Overview

First Christian Church of Mountain City, TN is seeking an energetic individual to serve as our Associate Minister with a focus on Youth and Family Ministries and to assist the pastor in the teaching, preaching, and care ministry of the church.

Job Description

Leadership with Children's and Youth Ministries

• Plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the FCC children and youth ministries.
• Lead the planning and implementation of special age-appropriate activities and programs that encourage the spiritual growth of children, youth and their families including studies, retreats, conferences, meetings, camps, fellowships, mission, and recreational activities.

○ Plan and direct an annual Youth Sunday Service coinciding with the end of the school year.

• Plan, implement, and oversee youth Sunday school, Sunday night, and Wednesday night programs.
• Maintain attendance records of programs and services within your leadership areas.

Leadership with Families of Children and Youth

• Engage, equip, and empower parents for the faith formation process in the home.
• Develop programs for celebrating important milestones in the lives of our children, youth, and their families.
• Plan and host special events throughout the year to foster strong relationships and connections within families and to build a greater sense of community.
• Hold parent meetings to ensure regular communication and additional counseling as needed.

Pastoral Care

• Assist in a regular program of visitation for church families.
• Provide care and counseling in crisis situations for church family members.
• Maintain appropriate personal relationships with children, youth, and their families in all phases and aspects of ministry. (Confidentiality, courtesy, etc. with all church responsibilities.)

Administration

• Oversee the organization, policies, procedures, facilities, materials, and equipment related to children's and youth ministries.
• Enlist, support, train, and equip volunteers for working effectively with FCC families.
• Prepare and submit program budgets and implement approved program budgets.
• Provide monthly written reports at board meetings outlining activities, plans, attendance

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in regular church services, church activities, community events. etc.
• Prepare and deliver sermons as needed.
• Prepare and deliver the weekly communion meditation at both Sunday services.
• Provide help and assistance with other church administrative tasks and outreach as needed.
• Build relationships with community and other faith organizations
• Provide encouragement, support, and pastoral care for church members and staff as needed.