Associate Pastor – Youth and Family Ministries

Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church; Auburn; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church in Ontario seeks an Associate Pastor for Youth and Family Ministries to lead Youth, Young Adults, and Kids Clubs, while supporting the Lead Pastor. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and coordinating ministry events with volunteers and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold EMCC credentials (or be willing to pursue them), be committed to family discipleship, and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Personal saving relationship in Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
• Membership in Huron Chapel EMCC.
• Credentialed with EMCC or willing to pursue EMCC credentialing.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to EMCC policies by living in the local community.

Responsibilities

• Plan Family Ministry events with the CYF team.
• Oversee and equip youth leaders; run Youth events.
• Teach Youth Devotionals and co-lead Young Adults Bible Study.
• Coordinate VBC with volunteers and Family Team.
• Provide pastoral care to youth and families; communicate with parents.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Youth ministry

Teaching

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree related to pastoral ministry

Job description

Associate Pastor - Youth and Family Ministries

The Vision:

We are looking for someone that has a passion to see young people grow in an active and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ and equip them to be salt and light in this world.

The Purpose:

To serve as a staff member within the Huron Chapel family, working with a committed staff and gifted volunteer leadership. To be the primary overseer for the Youth and Family Ministries (Youth, Young Adults, Kids Clubs, etc.). To be a support person for the Lead Pastor assisting with administrative duties, visitation and periodic preaching.

The Requirements:

• To have a personal saving relationship in Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
• To fulfill membership requirements of Huron Chapel EMCC.
• To be responsible to the Board of Directors (elders), working directly under the supervision of the Lead Pastor.
• To be credentialed with the EMCC (or willing to go through the EMCC credentialing process).
• To adhere to the policies and bylaws of Huron Chapel.
• To be willing to work flexible hours throughout the week including evenings and weekends.

The Responsibilities:

Youth and Family Ministries include:

• Work closely with the CYF (Children, Youth and Family) team to plan Family Ministry events.
• Oversee and equip the youth leaders for Youth ministry.
• Work alongside the youth leaders to plan and run Youth events.
• Take a leadership role in direction for Youth Devotionals.
• Be one of the primary teachers for Youth Devotionals.
• Work alongside the Young Adults leaders and participate in leading and teaching the Young Adults Bible Study.
• Coordinator for VBC: Working alongside other VBC leaders and the Children Youth & Family Team to coordinate the volunteers, plan and execute VBC.
• Investing and mentoring youth/young adults outside of organized events.
• Provide pastoral care to the youth and families, as needed.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with parents, leaders & youth.
• Be active in communicating about Youth and Family ministries on Huron Chapel through social media.
• Assist parents with discipleship tools for their families at home.

Administrative Duties Would Include

• Be the administrator for "Plan to Protect" Risk policy
• Ensure all Risk policies are implemented and carefully being followed, including the screening and training of all volunteers.

Pastoral Duties Would Include:

• Serve as one of the primary persons on stage Sunday mornings to be able to do welcome, prayer time, announcements, or closing.
• Function as second/back up speaker to the Lead Pastor.
• Work with Lead Pastor in providing pastoral care, both spiritually and practically (visits, meals, cards, etc.).
• Preach occasionally on Sunday mornings and help to lead Prayer Meetings, Bible Studies or seminars when called upon.
• Actively seek and engage opportunities to be a witness for Jesus in the community and "make disciples who make disciples".

Other Duties:

• Meet regularly with Lead Pastor for coaching and support
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Participate in Elders m
• Attend and participate in conferences as directed by the Lead Pastor
• Attend EMCC events such as: Local Area Pastor Gathering, Annual Conferences, Pastoral Retreats, Pastoral Training events

Considerations for the Candidate:

• Candidates with an undergraduate degree related to pastoral ministry (theology, pastoral ministry, biblical studies, etc.), or in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree are preferred.
• The candidate would be willing to live within the local community.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be in line with the EMCC guidelines.