Associate Pastor, Student Ministries

Grace Church on the Mount, in northwest New Jersey, is seeking a godly man to serve as Associate Pastor of Student Ministries who is passionate about reaching and discipling the students of today and the coming generations.

This position is responsible for all aspects of Student Ministries for 75-100 students in grades 7-12; over two campuses. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a team of adult leaders as well as students. He will disciple youth into a growing relationship with Jesus by clearly communicating God’s word. He will also be responsible for equipping parents to be the spiritual leaders of their homes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bible college or seminary degree and be able to preach and teach. He will be a man of vision who fully supports the vision and strategies of our church.

Grace Church on the Mount is a contemporary multi-site church, located in Netcong and Randolph, NJ. Our vision is to raise up generations of families who follow Jesus. Grace is a multi-staffed church with an average Sunday worship attendance of approximately 700 adults attending over 4 services plus concurrent programs for students and youth. Grace is also voluntarily associated with Venture Church Network:
Mid-Atlantic.

Reports to the Senior Pastor, Cameron L. Baker, Sr.
Mentorship provided by a seasoned Pastoral Staff and others as needed.

• Must be a born again believer with a maturing relationship with Christ.
• Must show a faithful pursuit of life characteristics as listed in 1
  
  Timothy 3.
• Must be a graduate of a Bible college or Christian liberal arts college with a degree in Theology, Christian Education or Youth Ministry. A thorough knowledge of the Bible is essential.
• Must have three years leadership experience in an established successful youth program.
• Must be able to teach, train and disciple a committed group of adult small group leaders and volunteers.
• Must agree with and adhere to Grace’s Statement of Faith, Constitution and Mission and Vision.
• Must possess organizational and administration abilities.
• Must be able to be a team player and work well with a multi-staffed organization.
• Must be able to preach on Sunday morning occasionally.

• Participate in worship services when requested
• Participant of the Leadership Team
• Participant in the Teaching Team
• Supervise the Associate Coordinator of Student Ministries and any interns
• Attend worship services, church meetings and special events
• Participate in planning and execution of church-wide events
• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Perform weddings and funerals as needed

• Provide oversight of junior and senior high youth and volunteer staff
• Plan, execute and oversee Sunday morning youth programs
• Plan, execute and oversee Wednesday night small group program
• Plan, execute and oversee activities including, but not limited to: retreats, outreach events, and fellowship events.
• Plan and execute an annual Student Mission Trip
• Provide training and shepherding for the student leadership group
• Provide training and shepherding for adult youth leaders
• Provide training for parents to assist them in the upbringing of their children
• Plan and maintain a budget for Student Ministries which supports stated goals and objectives
• Salary paid bi-weekly with a salary range starting at $45,000 but could be higher based upon candidate and their experience
• Health benefits offered with accompanying co-pay (medical and dental)
• 403(b)(9) Retirement contributions
• Paid time off

We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God, inerrant in the original writings, complete as the revelation of God’s will for salvation, and the supreme and final authority in all matters to which they speak. (Acts 1:16, 28:23;

Romans 15:4; I Corinthians 2:13, 10:11; II Timothy 3:16,17; II Peter 1:19-21)

We believe in one God, creator and sustainer of all things, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; that these are equal in every divine perfection and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence, and…