Protestant Pastor

Position Overview

Provides pastoral guidance to the youth within the Boys Town community, demonstrates a strong pastoral presence that fosters unity among religions, and serves as a spiritual role model on campus.

• Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high‑risk activities and supervising service recipients.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Works as part of the multi‑faith pastoral team to minister to the youth at Boys Town and practices the methodology of multi‑faith ministry.
• Organizes and leads weekly and special worship and prayer services with sports teams, the Residential Treatment Center, and others as assigned.
• Provides effective teaching and leads by example for pre‑adolescent and adolescent youth who come from a variety of environments and faith traditions.
• Provides spiritual leadership and guidance to youth and adults.
• Oversees sacramental preparation and associated church records including baby dedications, baptisms, marriages, funerals, and new members; prepares programs for services.
• Prepares and teaches Bible Studies for adults and youth.
• Leads high school youth and faith groups.
• Provides pastoral services and activities for younger youth.
• Plans and oversees special events related to children, youth and families, including Sunday School for Family Teacher dependent children, Easter egg hunts, fall festivals, etc.
• Integrates Boys Town mission and model into all pastoral services, including preaching, speaking engagements, and retreats.
• Maintains a regular weekly presence in Boys Town Schools.
• Demonstrates a passion for effectively leading the congregation at Chambers Chapel.
• Shows care and compassion toward Boys Town youth and the congregation through encouragement and pastoral counseling.
• Ministers effectively to people in crisis situations.
• Builds relationships with Boys Town youth and Family Home Program staff.
• Develops and maintains a cadre of adult volunteers to help with Boys Town ministries.
• Provides engagement with outside faith communities.
• Works regularly to welcome new Boys Town Family Home Program staff to campus; identifies, implements, and leads changes necessary to increase Family Home youth and staff participation in church life at Chambers Chapel.
• Works to build and maintain unity and harmony among various stakeholders, including Boys Town Employee Resource groups.
• Works with organization stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in evangelism, discipleship, service, and outreach.

• Must possess a straightforward belief in Jesus as Lord and acceptance of the Apostles Creed or Nicene Creed.
• Exhibits godly character and qualities.
• Has a passion for pastoral care and strong interpersonal and relational skills, with the ability to discern the needs of youth and staff under pastoral care.
• Demonstrates the exegetical and homiletic skills necessary to study and effectively communicate the Word of God in a captivating and engaging manner that allows Boys Town youth to apply it to daily lives.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and relational skills and a passion for pastoral care.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining confidentiality.
• Views ministry as a lifestyle, not as a job.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in discipleship and ability to inspire and equip members of the congregation.
• Working knowledge of software applications, proficiency in Windows‑based programs and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Pro Presenter.
• Working knowledge of sound system and video equipment at Chambers Chapel.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and multi‑task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to relate well to people of different ages and faith backgrounds.

• Bachelor's degree from a Bible college, seminary, or…