Pastor of Generation and Family Ministries Presbyterian Church of Toms River: Connecting P

Seeking a passionate pastoral and administrative leader to connect the next generation (children and students) and their families to full life in Jesus Christ; hands on focus with middle and high school students.

Primary focus on ministry to facilitate student and family connections to full life in Jesus Christ with a strategic priority on helping them to:

• Gather to Worship: Create meaningful worship experiences that engage the hearts of students
• Grow in Groups: Foster a sense of community through small groups and learning opportunities
• Go and Serve: Empower students to actively participate in service projects that positively impact the world

This position will also include elementary school student and family ministry initiatives with the following priorities:

• Bridge the Gap: Ensure smooth transitions for students from elementary to middle school
• Peer Mentors: Create a culture where older students guide younger peers in service and discipleship

Middle and High School

• Work with Student Ministry Commission to develop and implement the PCTR mission framework and related strategic goals
• Manage engaging weekly small groups
• Develop and oversee monthly Fun and Fellowship Activities
• Plan seasonal retreats, service projects, and summer camp/mission trips
• Recruit and empower adult leaders for active participation in youth ministry
• Develop supportive relationships with adult leaders, students, and their families by engaging in contact work outside of regular programs aimed at faith development, care, and support
• Partner with Pastors and Student Ministry Commission to implement annual Confirmation experiences to help students explore and profess their faith
• Manage the Youth and Family Ministries budget and fundraising activities, with Commission oversight

• Depending on experience, gifts and passion, opportunities available to provide pastoral leadership to other commissions and teams, for example:
  Deacons, Outreach and Mission Commission, etc
• Preach about once per month
• Participate in pastoral care and hospital visitation in conjunction with other pastors
• Officiate weddings and funerals as needed

• Collaborate with the Children’s Ministry Commission and the Director of Children’s Ministry
• Depending on experience, supervision of Director of Children’s Ministry

• Collaborate with Children’s and Adult Discipleship Commissions to develop partnerships with parents in discipleship of their students

• Passionate disciple of Jesus Christ who desires to share His love with the younger generation
• Relationship builder with people of various ages, with a special focus on connecting with the unique needs of youth
• Strong Leader who thrives on mobilizing people to create engaging and empowering experiences for students and families
• Dynamic professional comfortable navigating youth culture trends, ensuring relevance and resonance in reaching youth
• Excels in organizational abilities and effective communication skills

• Next generation ministry experience focused on developing relationships and leading transformative initiatives for middle and high school students required.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred.
• This is an ordained position (Presbyterian ordination not required) providing opportunities for dynamic leadership involvement.

This is a full-time salaried position with a generous benefits package, and an opportunity to connect with a loving, dynamic, and caring team with a heart focused on Jesus Christ.

Reports directly to the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. Serves directly with the Next Gen Student Ministry Commission.