Young Adults Ministry Assistant Pastor

Westminster Theological Seminary; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A theological institution based in Houston is seeking a Young Adults Ministry Assistant Pastor to lead the ministry for college students and young adults. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, teaching abilities, and a passion for evangelism and discipleship. This role involves planning engaging ministry events and teaching weekly classes, all while fostering community within the church. The ideal candidate will show flexibility and enthusiasm in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for communicating God’s Word to college students and young adults.
• Strong gifts in teaching, evangelism, and discipleship are essential.
• Willingness to develop community with young adults outside of traditional hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage and promote activity among young adults through leadership.
• Teach a weekly Sunday morning class for young adults and college students.
• Plan and execute ministry events aimed at nurturing Christian fellowship.

Skills

Integrity

Teachable Spirit

Flexibility

Responsible

Enthusiastic

Generous

Leadership

Creativity

Teaching

Evangelism

Discipleship

Job description

Description and Responsibilities

1. The Young Adults Ministry Assistant Pastor will have the following characteristics:
2. Integrity – character above reproach.
3. Teachable Spirit – Humble, lifelong learner who is open to development and feedback.
4. Flexibility – Adaptable in the dynamic flux of a large city and growing church.
5. Responsible – Turns dreams into deadlines & dependably sees projects to completion.
6. Enthusiastic – Pleasant to work with and genuinely excited about the pastoral vocation.
7. Generous – Grateful and giving in response to God’s grace in his own life.
8. Leadership – Has the ability to engage and promote activity through others.
9. Creativity – Has the ability to think strategically about new initiatives.
10. Has a passion for responsibly and relevantly communicating God’s Word to college students and young adults. This passion should be evident in fruitfulness in evangelism and discipleship in previous ministry experiences which should translate to the work here.
11. Has strong gifts in the areas of teaching, evangelism, spiritual formation (discipleship), and has an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic.
12. Shall continue to develop and grow a Gospel-centered, spiritually maturing, community of college students and young adults within the sphere of our church.
13. Is willing and even excited to make himself available to develop friendship and community with young adults and college students when they are available (e.g., early mornings before classes/work, evenings after classes/work, Sunday lunches after church, etc.)
14. Is the point person for teaching a weekly Sunday morning class for young adults and college students.
15. Plans, coordinates, and executes ministry events and retreats aimed at nurturing Christian fellowship and discipleship among CPC’s young adults and college students. There will also be the opportunity to assist with planning, coordinating, and executing churchwide ministry events and retreats (e.g., Mo Ranch, Men’s Retreat, Mission’s Weekend, etc.)
16. Works with and supports other ministry staff on an ad hoc basis as required, which includes identifying and helping to realize synergies between Young Adults ministry and other CPC ministries.
17. Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings and other staff administrative responsibilities.
18. Reports directly to the Executive Director.

Staff Team Composition (number): One – Pastor/Director