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Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries PT/FT Status: Full time Reports to: -enior Pastor Expected Hours: 40 Hrs or more per week Job Type: Ministerial FLSA Status: Exempt Supervises: N/A Pay Type: -alaried (Monthly) Position Summary The Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries will develop and support a ministry that seeks to help every 6th through 12th grader and families of all ages to connect to the church make steps toward a deeper maturity in Christ and in keeping with the mission and values of the Global Methodist Church and Lincolnton Methodist Church. In addition, this position will support the Senior Pastor by preaching once per month and the preaching topic will align with the current sermon series established by the Senior Pastor, and the youth will be integrated into this monthly worship service. Visit the shut ins when the Senior Pastor is not able. Support the Senior Pastor in other areas and be engaged at some level across all the activities of the Church. Work Schedule Ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and all major Christian Holidays. General Job Responsibilities and Duties Strategically build youth and family ministries towards Phase III when the Family Life Center is built. Collaboratively create and communicate vision for the youth and family ministry program. Attend all Worship Services and most church activities, interacting with the youth, families of all ages, and all attendees; and pay specific attention to new visitors. Teach and delegate the Bible based doctrine of the Global Methodist Church. Proclaim the gospel clearly and consistently to children, youth, and families. Plan and support regular and upbeat youth worship services in events such as River of Life and the 5th Quarter. Plan and lead exciting regular youth events and family ministries that are well organized, safe, and marked by excellence. Use creativity and innovation to connect with today's youth and families of all ages, while remaining biblically faithful and grounded in the doctrine of the Global Methodist Church. Develop a program that guides and mentors the youth to grow into Disciples who make Disciples through the following process: Those who don't know Christ and are seeking. Those who accept Christ. Those who are doing good works and bearing fruit. Those who make other Disciples. Go on local, national, and international mission trips and bring youth and families of all ages to Christian concerts and help the youth and families discern what the Holy Spirit taught them during the trip or concert. Encourage Confirmation age students to attend the North Georgia Confirmation Camp, and when possible, attend with them. In partnership with the Senior Pastor, lead annual confirmation classes. Establish and use communication tools to communicate regularly with the youth and families, including Text messaging, Instagram, etc. Proactively attend Middle and High School activities and sit with the youth during events such as athletic events, concerts, Fellowship of Christian Athletes events, Fields of Faith, etc. Invite youth currently not involved in our youth group to join. Identify and lead youth and family sports programs at the Church as we build towards Phase Three and the new Christian Life Center. Proactively researches youth and family ministry best practices and incorporates these into the ministry. Be a ministry leader within the Church and the community. Assume the Senior Pastor's role during one worship service per month and engage the youth to participate in this worship service. When preaching, follow the sermon series established by the Senior Pastor. Proclaim the gospel clearly and consistently to children, youth, and families. Design and lead engaging programming that attracts new families and encourages growth. Lead families toward active participation in the life of the church, with a focus upon attracting the unchurched and de churched. Develop and communicate a bold vision and strong leadership for all youth and family related ministries. Have this vision approved first by the Senior Pastor and Leadership Council. Teach regularly in youth and family ministry settings. Lead outreach oriented events such as camps, retreats, and community focused initiatives. Equip parents and caregivers to be the primary spiritual leaders in their homes. Develop discipleship tools, classes, and resources that help families live out their faith daily. Recruit, train, and empower volunteer leaders to multiply ministry impact. Build a leadership pipeline that raises up new volunteers and future ministry leaders. Foster a culture of invitation, love, and spiritual expectancy. Ensure youth and family ministries are well organized, safe, and marked by excitement and excellence. Provide input to strategically build Church ministries toward the Phase III of the long term plan when the Family Life Center is built. Always follow the Church's Child Safety Program. Relationships Be young hearted enough to connect with youth and mature enough to communicate with adults. Establish an annual plan for major youth group and family events and have it approved by the Youth Committee, the Senior Pastor, and the Leadership Council. Recruit, train, schedule, and lead a team of adult volunteers and ensure that they have received training on our Child Safety Program and ensure a background check is on file. Regularly meet with the parents for input and guidance. Work with a Youth Committee that meets on a regular basis to provide input and ideas. Connect with area Church Youth Groups and where appropriate plan joint events. Proactively invite people to our Church. Partner with parents, Senior Pastor, Director(s) of Children's Ministries, and Leadership Council on Youth and Family Ministry opportunities. Co #J-18808-Ljbffr Find Christian Links

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