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An established ministry is seeking an Associate Pastor for Youth and Preaching who will oversee youth programming and foster connections within the community. This role involves leading a team of volunteers, developing engaging events, and delivering impactful sermons. The ideal candidate is passionate about youth, possesses strong leadership skills, and has a theological background. Join a vibrant church community where your contributions will shape the spiritual journey of young individuals and their families. If you are energetic and committed to making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Job Type: Associate Pastor, Discipleship Pastor, Family Pastor, Senior Ministry Director, Youth Director
What You Do Here Matters: The Associate Pastor for Youth and Preaching oversees all youth programming and environments for Christ’s Church of Amherst, a ministry that supports roughly 10 regularly-attending children and is also preparing to receive a larger group of incoming students. This includes weekly programming and other events. They recruit, train, and lead a team of volunteers to provide engaging opportunities for students to learn about Jesus. They will lead the charge to develop creative opportunities to build purposeful connections with students in the surrounding community (e.g., high schools and middle schools wherever possible) and also make space for students in the church to discover and grow deeper in their faith.
This pastor is also a part of the outreach culture and structure of Christ’s Church, investing time in events, follow-up classes, and creating fresh opportunities to reach more people.
Lastly, this pastor provides edification to the church through relevant, biblical preaching and teaching once every 4-6 weeks as well as hosting services 2 times a month.
People you talk to a lot: I directly report to John Nuxoll, the Senior Pastor of Christ’s Church. I engage in staff meetings on Thursday mornings and find ways to connect with youth leaders at Grace Chapel to collaborate and learn from their experiences. I work with teams of volunteers responsible for putting on programming for youth and special youth events throughout the year.
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A Typical Week: A typical week for me might include a Thursday morning staff meeting, time developing and preparing curriculum and events, time checking in with one of my teams, and time connecting with people inside and outside the church. I may put a little time aside for sermon prep as well. Once a month, I’ll check in with Pastor John and reach out to a leader at Grace Chapel to collaborate and gain insight into student ministry.
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