Associate Pastor of Youth

Religious | Evangelical Free Church of America

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried (40-45 hoursper week)

Reports To: Lead Pastor

Overview: New Hope Evangelical Free Church is seeking an Associate Pastor of Youth.

The purpose of this position istwo-fold.

It isto create a ministrythatassistsparents and guardians in training youth aswhole-hearted disciples of Jesus.

Second, it is topartner withthe Lead Pastor and Elder Board in the general tasks of pastoral ministry.

Responsibilities :

• Youth Responsibility(About
  50% of a typical work week)
• Leads the Youth Ministry’sgatheringsand trips
• Partners with the parents and guardians of the youth for their spiritual formation
• Strives toalsobring the gospel tonon-Christian youth
• General Pastoral Responsibility(About
  50% of a typical work week)
• Meets regularly with the Lead Pastor forpartnershipand prayer
• Assists the Lead Pastor by preaching at 10-12 Sunday Services per yearwhileofficiating memorial servicesandweddingsas needed
• Assists the Lead Pastor by helping with other general pastoral tasks (i.e.baptisms, child dedications, counseling,leading worship,etc.)
• Participates in Staffand Leadershipmeetings(allowed tofullyparticipatein
  
  Elder Board meetings once credentialed with the EFCA)
• Participates in the EFCA Pacific Northwest Districtfunctions (i.e.conferences,retreats, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Initialcompensationwillbe based on education andexperiencelevel
• Benefits includepaidtimeoff,ministryexpensereimbursement,retirement plan options,housing allowance,andsabbaticalopportunities

Qualifications:

• Has a growinglove for God and people based on a growingappreciation of God’s love in the gospel
• Has a clear call from God to pastoral ministryand meets the requirements for an elder/overseer in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5
• Valuesministry that is Scripture-based, Christ-centered,and Spirit-empowered
• Ispassionate aboutandequipped forgospel-focusedyouthministry
• Possessesskills in leadership,organization,andbasic computerfunctions
• Is aself-starter and life-longlearnerwhomaintainsahumble, team-player attitude
• Desires to ministerat New Hope for an extended stay,circumstances permitting
• Affirms New Hope’s Statement of Faith, Constitution,and Mission
• Submits to New Hope’s Elder Board and Lead Pastor
• Credentialed(or will pursuecredentialing) withthe Evangelical Free Church of America
• Possesses(or will soonpossess) a degree/certificateofformal theologicaleducation
• Passes a background check upon hire
• Ability to lead in corporate worship is preferred, but not required
• If married, his wife is in support of hisdecision to serve at New Hope

How to Apply:

Please email the following to“aps”:

• Resume
• Recording of you teaching in a ministry context (If a recording is not available, then a relatedmedium such as a teaching manuscript)