Job Description

Associate Pastor for Youth & Family Life

Position: Associate Pastor

Position Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Purpose:

The Associate Pastor will work alongside the Senior Pastor to provide pastoral care to the church congregation. They will assist the Senior Pastor as needed for preaching, teaching, visitation and outreach while overseeing the development and execution of a ministry to students (6th-12th grades) and a ministry of adult discipleship.

Key Responsibilities:

60% Student Ministry:

Provide age-appropriate biblical teaching to students that addresses relevant topics and fosters discussion and engagement.

Plan and execute student-focused activities, events and programs that foster a culture of service, fellowship and outreach that encourages deeper relationships with one another and with Christ.

Build healthy relationships with students and parents. Serve as a mentor, helping them grow in their relationship with Christ. This may involve outreach beyond church sponsored events. Identify and nurture potential student leaders.

Recruit, equip and oversee adult volunteers to assist with student ministry programs.

Develop, manage and monitor the annual budget for the student program as well as any fundraising efforts needed to support student events.

30% Adult Discipleship

Oversee the organization, development and growth of adult discipleship opportunities such as bible studies and small groups.

Develop strategies for growing and multiplying opportunities for adult discipleship that ensure a welcoming and nurturing environment for discipleship and community

Recruit, train and support biblical leaders to effectively lead their groups in spiritual growth and fellowship. Provide ongoing support for leaders as needed.

Develop, manage and monitor the annual budget for adult discipleship ministries.

10% General Ministry

Work with the Senior Pastor and ministry teams to ensure alignment with the church's vision and mission.

Attend Church Council and Staff meetings. Preach fill-in Sunday sermons and perform visitations as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Provide biblical counseling as needed to families, students and as assigned.

Administrative duties: Manage schedules, communication and administrative tasks related to student ministry, discipleship or as assigned by the Senior Pastor. Practice good stewardship of funds, time and resources.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Seminary degree or pursuit of a seminary degree is preferred.

Willingness to seek additional education through degree programs, workshops, seminars, or conferences.

Skills:

Background in Biblical teaching/speaking preferred.

Ability to lead and communicate effectively with diverse age groups and backgrounds.

Four or more years' experience in a paid position in student ministry preferred, or prior experience in a volunteer capacity.

Personal Objectives:

Maintains a growing relationship with God.

Experienced a personal sense of God's call to vocational Christian ministry.

Commitment to moral purity and the mission, vision, and ministry philosophy of NHBC.

Commitment to the NHBC Statement of Faith, Ethics Statement, and Membership Covenant.

Desires a Spirit-led life that exemplifies 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 and a willing spirit in the life-long pursuit of sanctification

Compensation

The starting salary for this position is $55,000 annually, commensurate upon education and experience.

This position is currently non-benefited according to NHBC policies; however, additional support and incentives may be available and discussed during the hiring process, including:

Dedicated office space Technology budget Bonus compensation program Educational reimbursement opportunities Work-from-home policy Paid vacation time

About NHBC

New Highland Baptist Church is a multigenerational church family with a heart for worship, discipleship, and mission. We are committed to nurturing students, equipping families, and helping all ages know, grow, and go as followers of Christ.

To Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.