Assistant Pastor of Youth and Family: Main Street Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

• Youth (7th-12th Grade)
  • Develop a curriculum schedule for all teaching using the current church curriculum or other resources approved by the session.
  • Teach a youth Sunday‑school class using a curriculum approved by the session and help coordinate volunteer teachers.
  • Host a Wednesday evening youth group gathering with session‑approved teaching and activities.
  • Plan youth fellowship activities throughout the year.
  • Plan, attend, and recruit volunteers for summer retreat trips (RYM) and other session‑approved youth trips (missions activities).
  • Engage and encourage youth attendance and involvement in the church as well as community outreach.
  • Manage the annual youth ministry budget and generate expense reports.
  • Help manage social media, text alerts, and newsletter.
  • Meet for lunch 1 to 2 times a week at Mississippi University for Women (MUW) with Mississippi School for Math and Science (MSMS) students.
• Young Adult
  • Organize regular fellowship/discipleship opportunities with the young adults in the congregation.
  • Develop a schedule to meet with student pilots weekly outside of church activities (meals, coffee, gym, etc.).
• Children
  • Coordinate with ministry volunteers to train and place teachers for Sunday‑School and Wednesday‑Evening youth activities.
  • Serve on the church’s preschool committee and seek ways to integrate the preschool with current church ministries.
• Denominational Responsibilities
  • Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss calendar, budget, and ministry needs with the Senior Pastor.
  • Attend monthly session meetings and present an update on current ministry activities.
  • Participate regularly in Presbytery as schedule allows.
  • Attend General Assembly as a voting delegate of Main Street Presbyterian Church.

• Devout Christian, actively following Jesus and committed to the Reformed Presbyterian faith as outlined in the Westminster Standards.
• Completed seminary degree or plans to complete a seminary degree with a desire for ordination.
• Skilled in communication, teaching, and event management.
• Flexible hours.
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience working in leadership roles.
• Experience working with youth and children; previous teaching experience in the classroom for 7th‑12th grade is a plus.
• Self‑motivated, teachable, and humble spirit are necessary.
• All previous ministry experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to use social media.
• Must pass all appropriate background checks.

08/31/2026

Full Time

$71k–$90k

Columbus, MS