Roseburg, OR United States
New Hope EFC Job Description
Title: Associate Pastor of Youth
Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried (40-45 hours per week)
Reports To: Lead Pastor
Overview: New Hope Evangelical Free Church is seeking an Associate Pastor of Youth. The purpose of this position is two-fold. It is to create a ministry that assists parents and guardians in training youth as whole-hearted disciples of Jesus. Second, it is to partner with the Lead Pastor and Elder Board in the general tasks of pastoral ministry.
Qualifications:
-Has a growing love for God and people based on a growing appreciation of God’s love in the gospel
-Has a clear call from God to pastoral ministry and meets the requirements for an elder/overseer in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5
-Values ministry that is Scripture-based, Christ-centered, and Spirit-empowered
-Is passionate about and equipped for gospel-focused youth ministry
-Possesses skills in leadership, organization, and basic computer functions
-Is a self-starter and life-long learner who maintains a humble, team-player attitude
-Desires to minister at New Hope for an extended stay, circumstances permitting
-Affirms New Hope’s Statement of Faith, Constitution, and Mission
-Submits to New Hope’s Elder Board and Lead Pastor
-Credentialed (or will pursue credentialing) with the Evangelical Free Church of America
-Possesses (or will soon possess) a degree / certificate of formal theological education
-Passes a background check upon hire
-Ability to lead in corporate worship is preferred, but not required
-If married, his wife is in support of his decision to serve at New Hope
Responsibilities:
Youth Responsibility (About 50% of a typical work week)
-Leads the Youth Ministry’s gatherings and trips
-Partners with the parents and guardians of the youth for their spiritual formation
-Strives to also bring the gospel to non-Christian youth
General Pastoral Responsibility (About 50% of a typical work week)
-Meets regularly with the Lead Pastor for partnership and prayer
-Assists the Lead Pastor by preaching at 10-12 Sunday Services per year while officiating memorial services and weddings as needed
-Assists the Lead Pastor by helping with other general pastoral tasks (i.e. baptisms, child dedications, counseling, leading worship, etc.)
-Participates in Staff and Leadership meetings (allowed to fully participate in Elder Board meetings once credentialed with the EFCA)
-Participates in the EFCA Pacific Northwest District functions (i.e. conferences, retreats, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits:
-Initial compensation will be based on education and experience level
-Benefits include paid time off, ministry expense reimbursement, retirement plan options, housing allowance, and sabbatical opportunities
How to Apply:
Please email the following to “[email protected]”:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Recording of you teaching in a ministry context (If a recording is not available, then a related medium such as a teaching manuscript)
Handout: Associate-Pastor-of-Youth-Job-Description-Final-1.pdf