Primary Responsibilities:

Shepherding Pastor to the next generation, birth-12th grade. This includes time with them both inside and outside of the normal, weekly ministry schedule
Lead the corporate ministries of the church to the next generation in a way that reflects the values of our church:
a. The centrality of God’s Word
b. Engaging our community with the gospel
c. Global missions
d. Discipleship of, and fellowship among, believers
e. Biblical leadership
f. Ministry to and with believers outside of our walls
Mobilize, equip, train and encourage the church body at New Life to do the work of the ministry to the next generation
Oversee the weekly ministries to the next generation (such as Sunday morning ministries, nursery ministry, Wednesday night ministries, etc.)
5.Oversee special ministry opportunities (such as VBS, retreats, mission trips, etc.)

Pastoral expectations and opportunities:

Attendance at weekly New Life staff meetings
Work with Senior Pastor to develop office hours
Participation with the EFCA Central District and youth pastor network
Participate in an annual evaluation
Participate in annual conferences for refreshment, edification and education
Speaking opportunities outside of New Life to be considered on a case-by-case basis
The pursuit of Licensing and Ordination with the EFCA will be encouraged
Annual opportunity to fill the pulpit for the Senior Pastor
Maintain healthy time with family and in the community

Qualifications: Essential

A man of God with a personal, consistent and growing relationship with Christ, producing a lifestyle worthy of imitation
Must meet the Biblical qualifications as found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9
Must have a specific call of God on his life to ministry to children and students
Has a heart for, and commitment to, reaching the lost and helping mature the believer
A life marked by humility, a servant’s heart and the pursuit of ongoing learning
Have good organizational and leadership skills
Displays good communication skills (including the ability to interact with parents)
Self-motivated
A ‘team player’ who contributes a positive, humble and flexible attitude in the ‘teams’ that he is involved in: volunteer ministry teams, Elders and church staff.
Displays a commitment to delegate and the priority of building up a team of people in the church to serve the Lord in these areas of ministry
Conducts the youth ministry with sensitivity to the family unit and with a heart to minister to parents as well as students
Will adopt and implement the core values of our church as the guiding vision and goals of the youth ministry
Will submit without reservation to the EFCA doctrinal statement.
Education: a B.A. is valued; biblical and ministry training is preferred
Demonstrate a mature, loving and hospitable attitude and ministry towards every one of all ages in the New Life church family
Ensure that all ministries adhere to the policies set forth by New Life’s safety and security team

Accountability:

This position is accountable to the Sr. Pastor on a practical, daily basis; final accountability with this position lies with the Elder Board of New Life

For more information on our church and this position:

New Life Evangelical Free Church

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