Associate Pastor with an emphasis in Children & Youth Ministry: Tirzah ARP Church

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Job Title:

Associate Pastor with an emphasis in Children & Youth Ministry: Tirzah ARP Church

Job Description:

The Associate Pastor, with a primary emphasis on Children and Youth Ministry, will lead and nurture ministries for children (birth–5th grade) and youth (6th–12th grade). This pastor will partner closely with parents, volunteers, and church leadership to cultivate a welcoming, Gospel-centered environment rooted in Scripture and authentic Christian community.

Tirzah ARP Church values reverent, traditional worship and intentional Christian education. Our weekly rhythm includes a Sunday School hour followed by morning worship, as well as a Wednesday evening Bible study that includes a dedicated youth group gathering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee children's and youth ministries, including teaching, discipleship, and special events
• Build meaningful relationships with children, youth, and their families
• Recruit, train, and encourage volunteers
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students and families
• Participate in worship, staff life, and the broader ministry of the church, including occasional preaching
• Support outreach and connection with families in the local community
• Teach the Bible in a way that connects faithfully with the world our children and youth are living in, helping them understand and share the Gospel within today's cultural context.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and graciously across age groups and ministry teams to ensure alignment for events, camps, and programs. This role includes overseeing ministry-related communication through social media, the church website, and other communication platforms as appropriate.
• Mentor and train volunteers for the successful implementation of church program
• Develop youth to volunteer and lead when appropriate

Position Qualifications:

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry with a passion for children and youth
• Agreement with the theology and polity of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
• Ordained or "ordainable" in the ARP Church (or willing to pursue ordination)
• Seminary training (M.Div. preferred) or equivalent ministry experience
• Relational, collaborative, and team-oriented leadership style
• A person who exemplifies a Christ-centered life both within the church and in the broader community, and who meets the biblical qualifications for an elder.

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Tirzah ARP Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

Industry

Church

Denomination

Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP)

City, State

York, SC

Description of Organization

Tirzah ARP Church is a Christ-centered, multi-generational congregation seeking an Associate Pastor with a heart for children, youth, and families. We believe young people are an essential part of the church today, and we are prayerfully seeking a pastor who will joyfully shepherd, teach, and walk alongside them as they grow in faith.

Located between York, Rock Hill, and Clover in the Charlotte metro area, Tirzah ARP Church sits in a rapidly growing community with tremendous opportunity to share the hope of the Gospel and welcome new families into the life of the church.

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