Pastor​/Director of Student Formation - York, PA

Pastor/Director of Student Formation (Full-Time)

York Alliance Church, York, PA

Full-time pastoral or directorial position and includes benefits

The Pastor/Director of Student Formation at York Alliance Church (YAC) is responsible for coming alongside parents and guardians to assist in developing students from 6-12 grade to grow into mature and passionate disciples of Jesus. This includes developing a long-term vision for the ministry, leading and developing an adult leadership team, and educating students in God's Word.

• Develop, lead and implement a vision for Student Ministries that coincides with the vision for YAC.
• Teach/educate students on God's Word.
• Develop ambassadors for Christ through local and global mission trips.
• Develop an adult leadership team and empower them to lead. Recruit new leaders as necessary.
• Develop student leaders. Utilize student leaders within the ministry as a leadership development tool.
• Maintain effective communications with all parents and the congregation on the status of Student Ministries.
• Maintain a student safety program that includes background checks, safety policies, etc.
• Manage student resources and ensure proper care of the facility used by all students.
• Maintain an assimilation path for new students at YAC.
• Develop and implement a discipleship path for YAC Jr/Sr High students that spans the 7 years that they are in the ministry.
• Function as a member of the YAC staff participating with the team in overseeing all aspects of ministry.
• Assist in the development of an annual departmental budget and manage spending to budget.
• Establish a Sabbath day and be held accountable to it.
• Maintain a healthy balance between family life, ministry and other responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with students in some type of ministry role.
• A strong sense of calling by God to minister to students.
• A student ministry degree is preferable but not required.
• Some work experience in the secular marketplace is preferred.
• Strong leader with a solid work ethic and the ability to administer as a department head.
• Possess a passion for developing students into followers of Jesus.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.