Job Overview
Position Overview
The Associate Pastor of Next Generation Ministries will provide pastoral leadership, discipleship, and oversight for the next generation ministries of Grace Bible Church, including student ministries and children's ministry support.
This pastor will work closely with the Senior Pastor, elders, ministry staff, parents, and volunteer leaders to cultivate a culture of discipleship that helps children and students grow into spiritually mature followers of Jesus Christ who are connected to the life and mission of the church.
In addition to next-generation ministry leadership, this role will include opportunities for broader pastoral involvement within the church through teaching, discipleship, leadership development, and shepherding ministry.
We are not simply seeking a ministry program director. We are seeking a shepherd, disciple-maker, teacher, and humble servant leader.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Next Generation Ministry Leadership
- Lead and oversee the student ministries of Grace Bible Church (middle schooland high school).
- Teach Scripture faithfully and engagingly in youth gatherings, classes, and discipleship settings.
- Cultivate a culture of gospel-centered discipleship among students.
- Develop meaningful relationships with students and families.
- Recruit, train, equip, and shepherd volunteer leaders.
- Plan retreats, camps, mission opportunities, andspecial events that support spiritual growth and community.
Children's Ministry Oversight
- Provide leadership and support to the Children's Ministry Director.
- Help ensure theological consistency and discipleship continuity from childhood through adulthood.
- Support volunteer development, curriculum alignment, and ministry health within children's ministry.
Adult Discipleship & Church Life
- Participate in the broader discipleship ministry of the church.
- Assistwith classes, leadership development, and equipping ministries as needed.
- Build relationships across generations within the church body.
- Support the overall mission and ministry direction of Grace Bible Church.
Pastoral Ministry
- Participate in pastoral ministry alongside the elder team and staff.
- Preach periodically as opportunities arise.
- Assistin counseling, shepherding, visitation, and member care ministries.
- Participate in staff meetings, ministry planning, and leadership development.
Qualifications
The Associate Pastor must:
- Meet the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
- Demonstrate a clear testimony of salvation and spiritual maturity.
- Be doctrinally aligned with the theology and mission of Grace Bible Church.
- Possess a pastoral heart marked by humility, integrity, wisdom, and servant leadership.
- Demonstrate strong Bible teaching ability.
- Haveexperience in discipleship and leadership development.
- Demonstrate relational maturity and the ability to work well within a pastoral team.
- Love the local church and value intergenerational ministry.
- Be willing to become a member of Grace Bible Church.
Preferred qualifications:
- Formal biblical or theological training.
- Previousministry experience in youth, discipleship, or pastoral ministry.
- Experience developing volunteers and ministry leaders.