Associate Pastor for Children & Youth Ministries

Job Description : Summary / Objective

The Associate Pastor for Children and Youth Ministries is a part-time ministry position responsible for leading, developing and reaching out to children and youth ages birth through twelfth grade. Working with paid staff and volunteers, this person will lead, promote and oversee all aspects of the spiritual formation of children and youth. This position will seek creative, innovative and dynamic means of spiritual discipleship and growth of the ministry through worship services, ministries and regular outreach events.

Reports to

Executive Pastor

Essential Functions

Oversee and lead Green Castle’s Children’s Ministry. He / She will :

• Plan and implement programs and activities that equip and foster an environment for children and their families to strengthen daily Christian living and a relationship with Christ.
• Manage the planning and implementation of programmatic events for children.
• Coordinate and execute monthly Children’s Church on 4th Sundays.
• Plan and coordinate Vacation Bible School and Back to School events.
• Supervise ministry coordinators, volunteers, and leaders which includes; Ensure church policies and guidelines are followed, such as background checksMeet regularly to develop and review program goals and objectives
• Implement a strategy for reaching and assimilating new children and families into GCBC.
• Seek opportunities to collaborate with other children’s ministries and / or programs to effectively utilize resources and increase ministry impact.
• Work with the Executive Pastor on identifying and selecting a Bible based curriculum that is Christ centered, encourages spiritual growth, and aligns with the theology of GCBC.
• Equip families with resources to introduce children to God and help children grow in their relationship to God and Christ, along with their responsibilities to the church and community.
• Support the equipping of parents / grandparents / guardians for ChrisLan parenthood.

Oversee and lead the Youth Ministry. He / She will :

Oversee the planning and implementation for ministries and programming in the Upper Room (Youth Room). He / She will support the development of :

Additional duties to include :

Competencies

Required Education and Experience

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Clear Background Screen

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Executive Pastor. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.