Associate/Family Minister

Kentucky Christian University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Christian Church in Kentucky seeks an Associate Minister to lead the youth and children's ministries, fostering spiritual maturity and life in Christ. The role reports to church leadership, coordinates teaching, planning and events, and develops relationships with families and volunteers.

The position emphasizes mentoring, pastoral care, and teamwork with volunteers, aiming to grow disciples who love God and others in a Christ-centered community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and active spiritual growth.
• Formal education/degree in Teaching, Preaching, Bible, or Theology.
• At least 1 year of experience in youth and/or children's ministries.
• Team-based ministry with volunteer delegation.
• Commitment to moral purity and integrity.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Cornerstone Christian Church.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an authentic walk with Jesus and set an example for others.
• Communicate via social media, email, website, bulletin and newsletters.
• Attend staff meetings and plan church programs.
• Develop and implement an education plan for children's spiritual maturity.
• Select curriculum for all classes.
• Plan activities to build relationships and develop spiritual gifts.
• Oversee youth ministries budget, organization, and volunteers; ensure background checks.
• Teach regularly and direct weekly youth activities.
• Set annual goals aligned with church vision.

Skills

Teaching

Biblical knowledge

Counseling

Administration

Volunteer leadership

Communication

Technology for ministry

Education

Teaching, Preaching, Bible, Theology degree

Job description

Cornerstone is seeking a man with a love for the Lord to serve the ministries of Cornerstone Christian Church pertaining to the spiritual development of families with children in nursery, elementary, middle and high school. This position will utilize his unique gifts and talents to the glory of God, and offer opportunities for mentorship and growth in areas such as preaching, counseling, technology and other needs of the ministry.

The Associate Minister will lead the team to help children of all ages develop spiritual maturity and walk faithfully in a relationship with God. He will ensure weekly planning, leading of classes, and organizing special events in cooperation with the overall ministries of Cornerstone Christian Church. This is a position of pastoral care that requires the fostering of relationships with youth and their families as well as the people who serve voluntarily in this ministry. The Associate Minister will report bi-weekly to the Lead Minister and monthly to the Elders of the church.

Required Qualifications

• He will be committed to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; actively involved in practices that will further a growing personal relationship with Him.
• He will have achieved formal education/degree in Teaching, Preaching, Bible, or Theology.
• He will have at least 1 year of experience working in youth and/or children's ministries.
• He will be committed to a team approach to ministry including delegating responsibilities to volunteers and/or family members.
• He will be committed to moral purity and strong sense of personal integrity.
• He will be committed to the mission and vision of Cornerstone Christian Church.

Desired Qualifications

• He will have greater than or equal to 1-2 years of experience engaged in teaching Bible classes.
• He will have greater than or equal to 1-2 years of experience leading church ministry teams.

Requirements

• Pass a background check.
• Provide references: one personal and one professional.
• Complete Biblical knowledge exam multiple choice questions provided at time of job interview with follow up discussion of answers with the Lead Minister.
• One page response answering the question: "What must I do to be saved?"

Abilities

• Competency in teaching, Biblical knowledge, theology and doctrine.
• Skilled in organization, administration, and interpersonal relationships engage parents as vital partners.
• Recruit, disciple and sustain a team of volunteer leaders.
• Communicate well with parents and come along side families, especially in times of crisis.
• Communicate well with church leaders and members.
• Teach youth, leaders and volunteers in small and large group settings.
• Relate to the unique needs of youth in current culture.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Learn and utilize technology for ministry needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ, setting an example for others by being connected to God, living differently than the world, and sharing Jesus with others.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner using available resources (social media, email, website, bulletin, newsletters, board, etc).
• Attend staff meetings and participate in the planning and implementation of church programs that will fulfill the vision of the church.
• Develop and implement an education plan that will encourage the spiritual maturity of children in all age groups.
• Select curriculum for all classes
• Plan activities to build relationships, encourage service, and develop spiritual gifts
• Participate in conferences, retreats, and camps
• Oversee youth ministries budget, organization, and volunteersEnsure all volunteers have met church requirements and passed a background check
• Teach regularly and direct all weekly activities relating to youth ministries.
• Introduce volunteer workers to opportunities for additional training provided by other ministries, books, and conferences.
• Set annual goals that align with the vision of the church and evaluate how those goals were achieved or modified.

Expected full-time with at least 40 hour work week with a minimum compensation package of $46,000 including salary and benefits, but can be negotiated with Elders/Lead Minister based on prior work experience.

Mission Statement

The mission of Cornerstone Christian Church is to make disciples who LOVE God and others, GROW to be like Jesus spiritually mature in thought and deed, SERVE together in faithfully making disciples.

Vision Statement

The vision of Cornerstone Christian Church is to adhere to Biblical principles to create a church family of disciples that transform a community through the renewing of their mind as people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.