Associate Pastor of Generation Ministries; Children, Youth, Teens & Young Adults

FIRST SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH (FSBC)

Associate Pastor of Next Generation Ministries (Children, Youth, Teens & Young Adults)

Location:

Orange, NJ

Position Type:
Part‑Time / Bi‑Vocational

First Shiloh Baptist Church (FSBC) is a Christ‑centered congregation committed to worshiping God in spirit and in truth while building a godly community that bridges generations through discipleship, fellowship, evangelism, and spiritual growth. We are seeking a passionate and spiritually mature Associate Pastor who will provide leadership, discipleship, and pastoral care for our Children, Youth, Teen, and Young Adult Ministries.

Under the spiritual oversight of Pastor Jacob Vital, Pastor Francis Elisée, and Pastor René Jeanty, the Associate Pastor of Next Generation Ministries will provide leadership, discipleship, pastoral care, mentorship, and spiritual oversight for the Children, Youth, Teen, and Young Adult Ministries of First Shiloh Baptist Church.

The Associate Pastor will work closely with the pastoral leadership team to cultivate a thriving ministry that promotes biblical literacy, Christian fellowship, leadership development, evangelism, prayer, worship, service, and spiritual growth.

Next Generation Ministry Leadership

• Provide spiritual leadership and oversight for the Children, Youth, Teen, and Young Adult Ministries.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship strategy that promotes spiritual growth, biblical knowledge, Christian service, and leadership development.
• Recruit, train, mentor, supervise, and support ministry volunteers and future leaders.
• Develop age‑appropriate Bible studies, discipleship classes, leadership training programs, outreach initiatives, and special events.
• Foster a ministry culture centered on worship, prayer, discipleship, biblical teaching, fellowship, accountability, and evangelism.
• Build strong relationships with youth, young adults, parents, and families.
• Encourage active participation and integration of youth and young adults into the broader life and ministries of the church.

Friday Night Youth & Young Adult Ministry

• Lead and oversee Friday Night Bible Studies, Youth Gatherings, and Young Adult Ministry activities.
• Develop a structured ministry format that includes worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, fellowship, leadership development, mentoring, outreach, and prayer.
• Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to ministry participants.
• Identify and mentor future ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Coordinate youth and young adult events, retreats, conferences, fellowship opportunities, and outreach initiatives.

Saturday Morning Prayer Ministry

• Actively participate in the church’s weekly Saturday Morning Prayer Ministry.
• Lead prayer services as assigned by the pastoral leadership team.
• Assist in organizing prayer themes, devotionals, Scripture readings, prayer focuses, and ministry assignments.
• Encourage youth and young adults to participate in corporate prayer and spiritual disciplines.
• Help cultivate a culture of prayer throughout the church and Next Generation Ministries.

Second Saturday Youth & Young Adult Prayer Service

• Lead and oversee the monthly Youth and Young Adult Prayer Service held on the second Saturday of each month.
• Plan and coordinate prayer initiatives that encourage spiritual growth, worship, intercession, discipleship, and fellowship.
• Coordinate speakers, worship leaders, testimonies, ministry volunteers, and outreach opportunities when appropriate.
• Encourage youth and young adults to develop strong personal prayer lives and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Work intentionally to build a vibrant prayer culture among the next generation.

Sunday Ministry Responsibilities

• Preach, teach, and minister as assigned by the pastoral leadership team.
• Serve on the church preaching schedule alongside pastors, ministers, and guest speakers.
• Assist with sermon translation and interpretation services when needed.
• Support Sunday School, worship services, discipleship initiatives, and church‑wide ministry efforts.
• Encourage youth and young adults to actively participate in worship services and ministry opportunities.

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