The Associate Minister for Children, Youth and Families is responsible for the spiritual welfare and Christian formation of the Congregation’s younger demographic. This responsibility is met through direct participation in the Congregation’s youth programs, and pastoral oversight of church school and through pastoral care to youth, children and families in the church. This position is supported by an amazing team including staff for church school and youth ministry. The Associate Minister shall also support the Senior Minister and Pastoral Care Minister(s) in the performance of their duties, including accommodating absences, and shall perform all other duties assigned by the Senior Minister and/or Board of Deacons. The Associate Minister’s role is year-round and full-time, and reports to the Senior Minister. The nature of the role lends itself to non-standard work hours and a flexible work schedule; Sunday and evening work hours are expected. Travel for retreats, off-sites, and youth mission trip(s) is required.
Key Responsibilities and Duties: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead and execute at least one of the church’s youth programs, which could include Youth Group, Quest and/or Confirmation, at the discretion of the Senior Minister. Be an active participant at and participate in at least one youth mission trip per year, to provide pastoral care and senior level oversight of youth. Provide pastoral care to the children, youth and families of the Congregation. Provide coverage for pastoral care emergencies when Senior Minister and/or Pastoral Care Minister(s) are absent. Work collaboratively with pastoral care teams to provide care as requested to others in the Congregation. Participate in most Sunday worship services. Preach monthly, or as directed by the Senior Minister. Regularly offer a mid-hour (Sunday morning) educational program. Provide coverage for youth programming in the case of absence(s) Assist with church school as requested and available. Participate in Youth Worship services as directed. Plan for, prepare, direct, assist in and/or officiate at religious services held by or at the Church as directed by the Senior Minister. At request of parishioners and others, or at direction of Senior Minister, performs weddings and baptisms and officiates at funerals and memorial services. Provide Ministerial participation on Church boards, committees and ministry teams as assigned by the Senior Minister, including but not limited to the Board of Trustees Provide support to Board of Deacons and Board of Trustees as requested Serve as a ministerial liaison to The Preschool on God’s Acre and participate as a member of the Board.
Required Qualifications: Ordained, and/or Licensed Minister with ordination pending 3+ years experience in working in youth ministry or related discipline. All relevant work experience will be considered.
Desired Qualifications: Ability to preach well to a large congregation. Ability to build strong and effective collegial relationships with parents, youth, children and staff. An understanding of the needs of individuals at various levels of intellectual, theological, social and emotional development. Tact and sensitivity, including but not limited to adhering to confidentiality obligations such as mandated reporting as part of child protection. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Strong faith-based ethical standards and personal integrity.