We are seeking someone with a strong faith in and love for Christ, as well as a desire to disciple our students (6th grade - college) toward spiritual growth and maturity. He will need to be enthusiastic, organized, and able to communicate well with staff, students, parents, and volunteers. Our student program includes, but is not limited to, Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and Wednesday evenings. Bible studies, fellowships, outreach events, personal outreach, camps, retreats, and mission trips will be component parts of our youth ministry.
The Associate Pastor of Students will be the lead staff person in coordinating, furthering, equipping, and encouraging middle-school and high-school students (grades 6-12) and their parents in a comprehensive ministry. The goal of this endeavor will be to see students and families come to know Jesus and develop in their knowledge of and faith in Christ.
The Associate Pastor of Students must have a sense of call and a passion for ministry with students and their families that is grounded in an understanding and appreciation of God's Word. This person should have appropriate experience in student ministry and possess good communication skills with both students and adults. Commitment comes from an understanding of God's love for us and God's desire for us to make the Good News of Jesus Christ come alive in tangible ways for each family.
A willingness to grow in faith in this position as the overall ministry strategy of our church develops is a requirement.