Associate Pastor of Children and Youth Ministries

Associate Pastor of Children and Youth Ministries

Denomination:
Baptist – Member of the BGAV

Average Weekly Attendance: 65-100 (includes in-person and online attenders)

Founded in 1857, Chatham Baptist church has a rich heritage of faith that continues to inspire and guide us today. As a community of followers of Jesus Christ, we are committed to loving God and one another while living out the scriptural teachings of Jesus in our daily lives. Chatham Baptist Church is located in Chatham, VA and is located in the center of Pittsylvania County, VA where it serves as the county seat.

The Associate Pastor of Children and Youth serves as a visionary leader responsible for the spiritual development and discipleship of children, teenagers and young adults by building one relationship at a time. This newly created role encompasses comprehensive ministry leadership across multiple age groups, creating cohesive pathways for spiritual growth from early childhood through young adulthood and measures success not by attendance numbers alone, but by whether children, youth and young adults are truly known and genuinely cared for.

He or she will lead through servant leadership while working to build thriving ministries that align with the church’s vision and values where the next generation can encounter Christ and grow in their faith.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Children and Youth Programs
• Provide visionary leadership that creates seamless transitions and connections between age-group ministries
• Oversee weekly programming, special events, camps, conferences, mission trips, and service projects across all children and youth age-groups
• Establish and maintain ministry goals that support the overall church mission and vision

• Recruit, train and supervise volunteer teams across children and youth ministries
• Provide ongoing support, coaching and training development opportunities to volunteers
• Create volunteer appreciation and recognition programs to maintain strong ministry teams

• Select, develop and or design age-appropriate curriculum and programming for children and youth
• Coordinate Bible studies, small groups and discipleship opportunities across all children and youth age groups
• Plan and execute seasonal events, retreats and special ministry initiatives to encompass the entire year
• Develop safety protocols and child protection policies for Chatham Baptist Church ministries

• Provide pastoral care, support and counseling to children and youth and their families within Chatham Baptist Church community
• Build relationships with families, communicate with parents regarding events
• Engage with other youth sponsored religious and/or secular groups to draw a wide range of socioeconomical groups to Chatham Baptist Church
• Provide pulpit supply as needed in support of the Senior Pastor and in outreach to church members and the community at large and other related ministries

• Manage the Children and Youth Ministry budgets and make recommendations
• Maintain attendance records and file reports of all activities
• Participate in and provide reports in all Business Meetings

• Bachelor’s degree in Bible, Ministry, Theology, Youth Ministry, or related field
• Minimum of 3-years’ experience in children or youth Ministries
• Demonstrated success in building and leading programs across different age groups
• Experience in supervision and volunteer management

• Strong biblical knowledge and commitment to sound theological principles
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• Proven leadership abilities in program development and team building
• Experience in event planning, budget management and ministry administration
• Proficient in current technology and social media platforms relevant to ministry

• A genuine heart for the discipling of children and youth in their faith as the next generation
• High emotional…