Associate Pastor – Youth and Family Ministries in Auburn

Associate Pastor - Youth and Family Ministries

The Vision:

We are looking for someone that has a passion to see young people grow in an active and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ and equip them to be salt and light in this world.

The Purpose:

To serve as a staff member within the Huron Chapel family, working with a committed staff and gifted volunteer leadership. To be the primary overseer for the Youth and Family Ministries (Youth, Young Adults, Kids Clubs, etc.). To be a support person for the Lead Pastor assisting with administrative duties, visitation and periodic preaching.

The Requirements:

• To have a personal saving relationship in Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
• To fulfill membership requirements of Huron Chapel EMCC.
• To be responsible to the Board of Directors (elders), working directly under the supervision of the Lead Pastor.
• To be credentialed with the EMCC (or willing to go through the EMCC credentialing process).
• To adhere to the policies and bylaws of Huron Chapel.
• To be willing to work flexible hours throughout the week including evenings and weekends.

The Responsibilities:

Youth and Family Ministries include:

• Work closely with the CYF (Children, Youth and Family) team to plan Family Ministry events.
• Oversee and equip the youth leaders for Youth ministry.
• Work alongside the youth leaders to plan and run Youth events.
• Take a leadership role in direction for Youth Devotionals.
• Be one of the primary teachers for Youth Devotionals.
• Work alongside the Young Adults leaders and participate in leading and teaching the Young Adults Bible Study.
• Coordinator for VBC: Working alongside other VBC leaders and the Children Youth & Family Team to coordinate the volunteers, plan and execute VBC.
• Investing and mentoring youth/young adults outside of organized events.
• Provide pastoral care to the youth and families, as needed.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with parents, leaders & youth.
• Be active in communicating about Youth and Family ministries on Huron Chapel through social media.
• Assist parents with discipleship tools for their families at home.

Administrative Duties Would Include

• Be the administrator for "Plan to Protect" Risk policy
• Ensure all Risk policies are implemented and carefully being followed, including the screening and training of all volunteers.

Pastoral Duties Would Include:

• Serve as one of the primary persons on stage Sunday mornings to be able to do welcome, prayer time, announcements, or closing.
• Function as second/back up speaker to the Lead Pastor.
• Work with Lead Pastor in providing pastoral care, both spiritually and practically (visits, meals, cards, etc.).
• Preach occasionally on Sunday mornings and help to lead Prayer Meetings, Bible Studies or seminars when called upon.
• Actively seek and engage opportunities to be a witness for Jesus in the community and "make disciples who make disciples".

Other Duties:

• Meet regularly with Lead Pastor for coaching and support
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Participate in Elders m
• Attend and participate in conferences as directed by the Lead Pastor
• Attend EMCC events such as: Local Area Pastor Gathering, Annual Conferences, Pastoral Retreats, Pastoral Training events

Considerations for the Candidate:

• Candidates with an undergraduate degree related to pastoral ministry (theology, pastoral ministry, biblical studies, etc.), or in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree are preferred.
• The candidate would be willing to live within the local community.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be in line with the EMCC guidelines.