Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church of Owatonna, Minnesota is searching for an Associate Pastor who has a focus on 6th-12th grade student ministry. In addition to leading Cornerstone’s student ministry, we would also like to see this individual give leadership to other critical ministries within our church based on their gifting. There is also a desire to see this individual preach and teach alongside our Senior Pastor.

We know that any candidate will have a variety of spiritual gifts and personal strengths. While the main focus of this position is student ministry, as the right candidate is identified, we would adjust the job description to add other ministry areas of interest to fit his giftings.

I. Qualifications

The Associate Pastor of Student Ministries must meet the scriptural qualifications for an elder found in 1 Timothy 3:2-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3.
He should be willing to pursue licensing and/or ordination with the Evangelical Free Church of America and to seek to continue to grow in the area of leading Cornerstone’s student ministries.
He shall also have a thorough understanding of and be in full agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith and Cornerstone EFC’s Core Values, Mission, and Vision.
He shall have experience in working with students and be able to coordinate multiple facets of student ministry effectively.

II. Responsible To

Effective accountability assumes honesty and integrity in ministerial and personal affairs. Effective accountability is meant to be a blessing to all involved as mutual encouragement and motivation to righteousness takes place. It is marked by seeking, receiving and offering advice, suggestions, direction and vision.

The Associate Pastor is accountable to the Senior Pastor. This covers such things as performance reviews, vision and goals for ministry, ministry issues, time management, mileage, phone and internet use, expense accounts, punctuality, days off and vacations.

III. Primary Personal Spiritual Responsibilities

These responsibilities reflect how we expect the Associate Pastor of Student Ministries will approach his personal spiritual growth.

Spend blocks of time studying God’s Word for personal growth outside of student ministry or other teaching preparation.
Meet regularly with Senior Pastor for prayer.
Commit to prayer for church ministry.
Encouraged to have an accountability partner with whom he can pray with and be sharpened.
Stays informed on matters related to his area of ministry through conferences, books, seminars and continued education.
Attend the North Central District conferences and seek out avenues of networking with other pastors of similar responsibilities.

Family
The Associate Pastor of Student Ministries should have ministering to his family as his highest priority. He will prioritize his marriage and relationships with his children. This is to include taking measures to ensure that he maintains sexual purity as expanded on in the Cornerstone EFC employee handbook which will be received upon call.

IV. Primary Ministry Responsibilities

These responsibilities reflect how we expect the Associate Pastor of Student Ministries to approach his pastoral ministry.

Responsibilities to Students

Lead students into a genuine faith and relationship with God by using vehicles such as but not limited to: Wednesday Night Student Ministries, Sunday School, events, trips and a Student Leadership team.
Plan yearly events away from the church to challenge students to grow in their faith in a way that may not happen during regular, weekly events. Such events may include: North Central District’s District Blitz Youth Conference, Summer Trips and other weekend retreats.
Pursue meeting with students one-on-one in an appropriate setting to intentionally mentor and counsel when needed. Also encourage adult leaders to participate in similar appropriate one-on-one times with students.
Manage yearly budget approved by the Admin Board and fundraise when necessary to cover costs of student events.
Partner with and encourage parents to be an active participant in their child’s faith development.

Development of Leaders

Develop and equip adult leaders, who are helpmates in ministry to students, both in a relational/shepherding and logistical planning way.
Build into, or help other adults, build into student’s lives so that they can become leaders of the church and Student ministries. This includes students who will make up a Student Leadership Team.

Other Church Activities

Preach periodically upon Senior Pastor’s request.
Attend scheduled staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned by Senior Pastor.

To Apply

If interested in this position, send cover letter, resume, and at least three references to pastornate@cornerstoneowatonna.com.

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