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Apply for This Job Youth/Student Ministries Pastor Central Assembly of God Houston, PA Posted: January 26, 2023     Job Information: ROLE SUMMARY To lead effective ministries designed to meet the spiritual, social and emotional needs of students 6-12 grade. To oversee and lead a team of leaders and volunteers who will implement the vision of our Student Ministries. To create sustainable discipleship and evangelistic methods while equipping our students to be campus missionaries. Reports to the Lead Pastor / Member of our Next Generation Team KEY RESPONSIBILITIES General Be fully engaged and committed to the mission and vision of Central Contribute ideas & planning to the Next Generation Team Participate in all meetings and church services as directed Be actively involved in discipleship with a new or growing believer and/or developing leaders Be available in the foyer and at the altar to connect and minister to people at church services Provide all pastoral functions within credentials, including visitation, weddings & funerals Perform other pastoral duties as determined essential by the Lead Pastor Student Ministries 1. Cultivate a supernatural lifestyle of worship, evangelism and discipleship in students 2. Primary leader and communicator for entire student ministry (grades 6-12) 3. Align student ministry approach with CENTRALIFE (Central's discipleship pathway) and our 2027 Vision 4. Recruit, equip and assist leaders in planning and conducting a comprehensive student ministry 5. Connect relationally with students, demonstrating Biblical love, compassion and concern 6. Be aggressive at addressing the real issues that today's youth face including current cultural topics 7. Be actively engaged within local public schools, helping to develop and foster relationships with unchurched students, faculty, and coaches 8. Oversee an initiative to develop and empower students to be campus missionaries in their schools 9. Encourage and engage students in Fine Arts opportunities 10. Integrate youth into the church-at-large; serving roles, outreaches, missions and special events 11. Provide a variety of ongoing after-school, evening, weekend and summer activities to further disciple and connect with current and unchurched students 12. Develop a strong presence on social media and other relevant digital platforms 13. Assume the role of a spiritual shepherd for the middle school students of Central Christian Academy, including leading chapel on a rotation 14. Create and enforce policies and procedures to provide a safe and secure environment 15. Create healthy partnerships with parents to equip them to set a Godly example for their child 16. Promote and oversee parenting classes/seminars for raising Christian teenagers (Additional areas of oversight and responsibility may be included based on experience and skillset) QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred 3+ years experience in youth ministry preferred Active Credentials with the Assemblies of God preferred, or currently pursuing them Agree to the Constitution and By-Laws of Central Assembly of God Ability to cast vision, develop leadership and motivate youth to lead among peers Must evidence the biblical pastoral qualifications (Titus 1:6-9; 1 Timothy3: 1-7) to care for teens Evangelistic heart and burden for the lost, including passion, compassion and unconditional love DESIRED SKILLS Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills Possess good oral and written communication skills Working knowledge of commonly used technologies Excellent listening skills with the ability to recall important information Able to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure Begin and end projects within reasonable timeframe Evidence of ability to recruit, equip and deploy volunteer teams Works well with others and within a team Energized by non-routine assignments Creative and innovative Work within budget parameters Knowledgeable concerning relevant legal and ethical issues SALARY & SCHEDULE Full time, salary plus benefits, exempt 40-50 hours/week One weekday off per week, excluding special events and services Multiple evenings a week will be necessary on a seasonal basis Weekend Schedule: Attend and serve at all worship and special services, including whole-church events, outreach events, etc. On call as part of a rotation in evenings and weekends Learn more about our discipleship process and vision here: https://centralconnect.org/about-us/our-process https://centralconnect.org/about-us/our-2027-vision    Position Information: Position Title: Youth/Student Ministries Pastor Time: Full Time Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry Salary: Denomination: Assembly of God Worship Style: Contemporary Church Size: 250 - 500   Contact Information: Organization Name: Central Assembly of God Address1: 155 McGovern Rd Address2: City: Houston State or Province: PA ZIP Code: 15342 Country: USA Map this Organization: Map Contact Email: Contact this Organization   Pastorless Churches				Post a Job