Associate Pastor to Families

Position

Description:

Associate Pastor to Families Role Overview

The Associate Pastor to Families is a pastoral leadership role responsible for the spiritual formation, safety, and discipleship of children (Birth–5th Grade) and youth (6th–12th Grade). This position is designed for a shepherd-leader who can execute established ministry tracks while building sustainable systems for future growth.

• Status:
  Part-Time (Initial 15 hours/week)
• Trajectory:
  Anticipated progression to Full-Time status over the next 24–36 months.
• Core
  
  Schedule:
  
  Sunday (Morning Services) and Wednesday (Mid-week Programming).

As this is a pastoral office, the candidate must meet the biblical qualifications of an Elder/Overseer as defined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9. These include:

• Character:
  Above reproach, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, and hospitable.
• Teaching:
  Able to teach and defend sound doctrine.
• Leadership: A proven leader who manages his own household well; a lover of good, upright, and holy.

1. Children’s Ministry (Birth–5th Grade)

• Oversee the weekly preparation and execution of the established curriculum, ensuring lessons are taught with theological clarity and age-appropriate engagement.
• Serve as the primary resource expert for teachers, handling administrative prep (printing, supplies, digital access) to allow volunteers to focus on relationships.
• Ensure all Sunday morning environments are safe and Gospel-centered, maintaining strict adherence to child protection policies and background checks.

2. Youth Ministry (6th–12th Grade)

• Lead and organize weekly Wednesday night gatherings focused on biblical teaching, worship, and community.
• Recruit, train, and oversee adult volunteers to serve as mentors and small group leaders.
• Plan periodic special events, such as retreats or mission trips, to foster deeper fellowship and service.

3. Family Discipleship & Administration

• Equip and encourage parents to be the primary disciple-makers in their children’s lives.
• Manage children and youth ministry budgets and resources effectively.
• Participate in staff meetings and general pastoral duties (prayer, occasional preaching) as directed by the Lead Pastor.
• Additional Responsibilities as directed by the Lead Pastor.

• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
• Organizational self-starter capability.
• Theological alignment with our church’s confession of faith.