Associate Pastor of Worship & Adult Ministries, Wausau, WI

Wausau Alliance Church
2125 Franklin St.
Wausau, WI 54403

Job Title: Associate Pastor of Worship & Adult Ministries

Job Description: 

Assumptions:
Have a growing walk with Jesus Christ that is characterized by repentance, transformation, love for the Lord, and reliance on the Lord.- Commitment to Christ’s call for all believers to be making disciples
- Commitment to and complete reliance on the Word of God
- Agree and support the vision and ministry philosophy of Wausau Alliance Church

General Pastoral Responsibilities:
Serve as one of the pastoral shepherds of the people of Wausau Alliance Church
- Conduct funerals and weddings as assigned
- Hospital visitation as assigned
- Participate in crisis situations as assigned
- Additional ministry responsibilities at the discretion of the senior pastor and Governing Board

Worship:
Work with the Senior Pastor to shape Sunday morning worship gatherings
- Oversee the musical worship ministry of Wausau Alliance Church
- Coordinate the scheduling of the worship team
- Recruit and train new worship team members
- Oversee the audio/visual equipment used on Sunday mornings including the required volunteers.
- Coordinate special services including Christmas and Easter.
- Create, coordinate, and lead the media ministry.

Adult Ministries
Teaching and Preaching
- Teach adult Sunday school on a rotating basis
- Preach on a rotation with other Wausau Alliance Pastors
Adult Sunday School
- Coordinate the adult Sunday School ministry schedule and content 
Mini-Churches
- Oversee the strategic placement of families within mini churches
- Identify and train potential mini-church leaders and monitor their effectiveness and health of their mini church
- Train, equip, and encourage mini church leaders
Assimilation
- Oversee Assimilation team (connecting visitors and those disconnected and marginalized within the church)
- Train, encourage, and keep Assimilation team members accountable

Application/Contact Information: 
Greg Schmidt, Senior Pastor
greg.d.schmidt@gmail.com
(715) 574-4809

ChurchWebsite: http://www.wausaualliance.org/

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Pastor of Worship and Students, North Muskegon, MI

Calvary Church
1910 Ruddiman Ave
N. Muskegon, MI 49445

Job Title: Pastor of Worship and Students

Job Description: PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND STUDENTS Full-time w/ benefits (50 hr/wk) (position may be part-time and focus mainly on students - this would reflect in no benefits) Reports to Staff Supervisor

Twitterable Job Description: Create Gospelcentered
experiences that move people to worship God
for the right reasons and cultivate a community where middle and high school students can get
connected and be discipled

Qualifications
● Member of Calvary Church
● Meets the qualifications of an elder
● Excellent people skills and ability to work in a team environment
● Education and experience in related field is preferred

General Expectations
● Give general pastoral care
● Maintain flexible fulltime working hours
● Concentrate on empowering others to do ministry
● Demonstrate a team spirit in partnership with other staff and ministries
● Oversee, evaluate, and expand Calvary’s worship ministry and ministry to middle school and high school students

Specific Responsibilities
WORSHIP GATHERINGS (take ownership immediately)
● Oversee worship gathering planning in collaboration with appropriate staff
● Organize music for weekly worship gatherings
● Recruit, organize, and equip musicians and bands to lead worship
● Steward the worship arts budget

STUDENTS (begin working alongside current youth pastor, take ownership by Fall 2014)
● Oversee weekly middle school and high school student small groups
● Recruit and train adult mentors to lead small groups
● Implement trips, retreats, and other events when strategic
● Steward the student ministries budget

Information about the Church: Purpose of the Church - Calvary Church exists to connect people to God and each other.

Values of the Church We value being a community that is:
• Christ-Centered
• Truth-Oriented
• Life-Changing
• Externally-Focused
• Relationally-Driven
• Grace-Filled

Essential Beliefs:

• The Bible is God's trustworthy message for ALL people.
• Jesus is the ONLY way of salvation.
• Everyone in the world needs to hear God's story.


Application/Contact Information: To Inquire send in your resume and a completed application via US mail or email:

Calvary Church
ATTN: Joy Rosema
1910 Ruddiman
North Muskegon, MI 49445

Joy Rosema (joy@calvarymuskegon.com).

Website: www.calvarymuskegon.com

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Associate Pastor/Director of Student Ministries, West Chester, PA

Goshen Baptist Church
1451 West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA 19382

Job Title: Associate Pastor/Director of Student Ministries

Job Description:
The Associate Pastor / Director of Student Ministries is a member of the professional staff of the church and the position is a full-time position.  This person is responsible to plan, organize and administer a high school and middle school youth ministry that is fully integrated within the congregational life of the church. Leading the volunteer youth ministry staff, this individual will develop a student ministry which incorporates a healthy blend and balance of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission that is distinct and at the same time fully integrated with the doctrinal beliefs and multigenerational life, vision and ministry of Goshen Baptist Church.

Accountability

Accountability to the church is through the Church Elders and Deacons and is implemented under the direction of the Senior Pastor.  This position reports directly to the Senior Pastor.

Spiritual Prerequisites

The Youth Pastor / Director of Student Ministries must have strong, deeply rooted doctrinal beliefs and ministry values that are consistent with those of Goshen Baptist Church as stated in the Church Covenant, Confession of Faith, and Philosophy of Worship. Specifically, this individual must believe the following points of doctrine (which serve to summarize the content of the GBC Confession of Faith):

A.      The Bible is the authoritative Word of God, inerrant in the original manuscripts.
B.      The triune Godhead in Three Persons:  Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
C.      The deity of Jesus Christ, his virgin birth, sinless life, death, and bodily resurrection.
D.      Man is a sinner by nature and choice and therefore is spiritually dead apart from Christ.
E.      Salvation is by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
F.      The everlasting blessing of the saved and the everlasting punishment of the unsaved.
G.      Christ’s commission to the church to go into all the world and preach the gospel message.

Responsibilities

A.      Plan and direct all aspects of the high school and middle school ministries with the goal of discipling and evangelizing students within the church and in the community.
B.      This position requires both regular office hours and varying amounts of time spent out of the office ministering to youth.
C.      Recruit, train and supervise the volunteer leadership staff working with and teaching high school and middle school students.  Serve as primary high school Sunday school teacher.
D.      Foster spiritual growth through small groups within the youth ministry of GBC.
E.      Organize, plan, and promote times of fellowship and activities for students and their families, such as retreats, conferences and other events, for the purpose of spiritual growth.
F.      Provide timely advisories, communicate to, and involve parents of youth in the activities of the ministry, and seek to integrate new youth and parents into the body of GBC.
G.      Be responsible to choose (including reviewing and recommending) the teaching curriculum for each of the student programs to ensure that it is in accord with the doctrinal beliefs of the Church.
H.      Serve actively within the overall ministry of GBC including being available to assist in congregational worship.
I.      Work to integrate students into congregational worship services and other areas of church life and ministries identified by the Senior Pastor and other ministry staff.  Growth and expansion of ministry responsibilities available in the future.
J.      Plan and organize events with other local churches and youth groups.
K.      Submit a yearly statement of goals and objectives in accordance with Procedure 1040 – Performance Review of Professional Staff
L.      Be responsible for involving youth with local, national, and international mission trips.

Qualifications & Skills

A.      Has a clear calling from God into student ministries.
B.      Has a bachelor’s degree (seminary degree preferred).
C.      Relevant youth ministry experience required.  Some mission experience is preferred.
D.      Possesses and is able to boldly communicate a passionate and dynamic faith.
E.      Has a comprehensive understanding of the Scriptures and is able to clearly communicate the biblical message to others in a variety of ways and settings including the appropriate use of social media.
F.      Has demonstrated administrative, team building, organizational, and professional skills.
G.      Is comfortable and capable in relating to a diverse group of youth and adults.

Information about the Church: Please see our church website www.goshenbaptist.org for full information about us, our history and our statement of belief.  Thank you.

Application/Contact Information: To apply, please email gbcyouthpastor@gmail.com indicating your interest in and qualifications for the position and attach your resume.   Please direct all communication to the above email address. Thank you.

Website: www.goshenbaptist.org

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Pastor of Music and Worship, Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Bible Church

5838 South Sheridan Road

Tulsa, OK 74145

Job Title: Pastor of Music and Worship

Job Description:

Reporting:

Reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Senior Pastor and is accountable to the Board of Elders.

Outcomes:

This pastor will build the Body of Christ by ministering the Word of God through music. As a result of this ministry,

1. The congregation will worship God with joyful reverence.

2. Current and new musicians will grow in Christ and develop their skills.

3. TBC will grow as our Mission and Vision advances through music.

Principal Duties:

1. Lead and coordinate all aspects of TBC’s music and worship ministries in concert with the Worship Council.  Ministries include choir, orchestra, praise teams, instrumental ensembles, vocalists, and youth choirs.

2. Plan and lead congregational worship services.

   a. Oversee selection of service elements to engage with weekly text.

   b. Prepare and rehearse musicians, vocalists, and leaders as appropriate.

   c. Maintain worship calendars and coordinate participants.

   d. Lead Auditorium service; support and coach Overflow leaders.

   e. Design and coordinate seasonal services  and events.

3. Develop and lead ministry teams for worship ministries.

4. Direct and develop choir and orchestra.

5. Oversee Audio-Visual ministry.

6. Maintain all instruments and equipment related to Worship Ministries.

7. Fulfill TBC’s Core Values, Mission and Vision in our worship ministry.

   a. Promote genuine love for Jesus and joyful reverence in worship.

   b. Lead with a spirit of discipleship in  worship ministries.

   c. Promote caring relationships among musicians.

   d. Give visionary leadership for outreach through worship ministries.

8. Oversee Worship Ministry budget.

9. Function as a collegial member of the Pastoral Staff.

10. Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications:

1. Character consistent with the qualifications of an elder (1 Tim 3, Titus 1).

2. Demonstrated ability to lead musicians.

3. At least 3-5 years experience serving on a church staff.

4. Masters degree preferred.

Information about the Church: 

Philosophy of Worship:

Worship is ascribing honor and glory to God our Creator1 because honor and glory are due His name.2  Worship results from seeing3 and savoring4 Jesus Christ5 as Lord6: who He is7 and what He has done.8  A believer9 who treasures Jesus Christ10 loves His Word11, presents himself as an obedient living sacrifice12, and longs to make Christ known in the world.13 Thus worship results in living for Jesus Christ our Savior by ceaselessly pursuing holiness,14 a pure life,15 a heart of humility,16 unity within the body,17 a habit of service,18 faithful outreach,19 and joy.20

1 Psalm 95:6, Romans 1:25

2 I Chronicles 16:29, Isaiah 45:23, Philippians 2:10

3 Isaiah 6:1, Ezekiel 1:28, Luke 5:8, Revelation 1:17

4 Psalm 34:8,  John 6:35

5 Philippians 3:3, Col 1:18, Revelation 5:12

6 Acts 10:36, Romans 10:9, Philippians 2:11

7 Revelation 4:11, John 1:1

8 I Samuel 12:24, Luke 1:49, Romans 8:1

9 John 4:23, Matthew 7:21

10 Proverbs 2:1, II Corinthians 4:7, Matthew 13:44 11 Psalm 42:1; John 14:21

12 Romans 12:1

13 Isaiah 6:8, II Corinthians 5:11

14 Leviticus 20:7, Ephesians 1:4

15 Psalm 24:3,4, Matthew 5:8, II Timothy 2:22

16 Psalm 34:2, Matthew 5:3, James 4:10

17 Psalm 133:1, Rom 15:5,6, Ephesians 4:4-6

18 Judges 7:15, Galatians 5:13

19 Isaiah 6:8, Acts 24:14, Acts 27:23

20 Psalm 16:11, I Peter 1:8

Corporate worship is gathering to praise God21 and propel one another toward Christ.22  We preach the gospel23 to one another;24 speak, sing, and teach God’s Word, work, and character to one another;25 offer God our united prayer and praise;26 and humbly serve and encourage one another with our God given gifts by the power of the Holy Spirit.27  We nurture together an ever-deepening pleasure in Christ our Savior,28 always pursuing Godly beauty and order29 as we edify one another.30

21 Acts 2:46,47, I Thessalonians 5:16-18

22 Romans 15:1-7, Hebrews 12:1,2, Hebrews 10:24, 25 

23 The gospel in its fullest sense is the good news of God’s work to bless and redeem His fallen creation and bring all things back under His good rule through Jesus Christ (the gospel of the kingdom).  The central event of this good news is Jesus’ cross and resurrection: Christ’s life, atoning death, and resurrection secured and accomplished all God’s promises for the redemption of this world (1 Cor 1:20). So the gospel is both the good news of personal forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus and, more broadly understood, the good news of God’s restoration of all things which is ours through Christ’s life and work.  These promised blessings include reconciliation between people, transformation through the Holy Spirit’s power, our bodily resurrection, and the promised new heavens and earth, to name a few. When we preach the gospel to one another, then, we are not merely repeating the facts of Jesus’ earthly life.  We also exhort and encourage each other to embrace the overflowing fullness of the hope He has given us in Christ.

24 I Thessalonians 2:9, I Peter 2:3-12

25 Psalm 9:1, Psalm 77:11, I Corinthians 15:1, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 1:23

26 Isaiah 63:7, Acts 13:1,2

27 Ephesians 4:11-13, Galatians 5:13

28 Isaiah 35:10, Psalm 1:2, Psalm 8, Romans 8:31-39

29 I Corinthians 14:40

30 Romans 15:2

Application/Contact Information: 

Tulsa Bible Church

5838 South Sheridan Road

Tulsa, OK 74145

918-499-1513

Website: www.tulsabible.org

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Associate Pastor of Youth & Worship, La Crescent, MN

La Crescent Evangelical Free Church
1675 County Road 6
La Crescent, MN 55947

Job Title: Associate Pastor of Youth & Worship

Job Description: LEFC is looking to add a full time pastor of youth and worship to our staff.

This person will be responsible to promote, develop, coordinate, oversee and staff the following ministries:

1. Youth: 30-35 hours per week.  Develop strategies and programs that facilitate spiritual growth in the youth of LEFC & outreach to area youth.

2. Worship: 10-15 hours per week.  Oversee the worship ministry at all LEFC regular and special services.

Information about the Church: La Crescent Evangelical Free church is a small but growing reformed church on the beautiful border of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Our average attendance each Sunday is around 200, consisting primarily of young families, college students, teens, and empty nesters.

Our mission is that by grace we desire to glorify God by intentionally making mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our current staff consists of two full time pastors, and we're looking to add a pastor of youth and worship to minister to our growing youth group and congregation.

Excellent compensation package, dependent upon experience and family dynamics.  The ideal candidate will have a proven full time track record of effective youth ministry, and a gifting to lead worship.

Application/Contact Information: Contact Pastor Dan Cravillion via email.  pastordan@lacrescentfree.org

Website: http://www.lacrescentfree.org

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Pastor of Education/Discipleship, Lindale, TX

First Baptist Church of Lindale, TX
103 East Van Street
Lindale, TX 75771

Job Title: Pastor of Education/Discipleship

Job Description: First Baptist Church of Lindale is seeking a godly man to serve as Pastor of Education/Discipleship. We are looking for a man with a passion for discipleship & training who also has strong administrative skills and meets the biblical qualifications of an elder/overseer. He must also be firmly committed to Word-driven principles of ministry. Contact us for a more thorough listing of potential position responsibilities.

Information about the Church: FBC Lindale is a flagship church in the East Texas region for biblical exposition and Word-driven ministry. We are a Southern Baptist Church in the vein of 9Marks. We have hosted a Simeon Trust Workshop on Biblical Exposition, a Matthias Media Trellis & Vine Conference, and Keith and Kristyn Getty in concert. We average over 550 on Sunday mornings and have had a budget surplus the past two fiscal years. Strongly committed to multi-generational, word-centered ministry, our church is poised to have a profound impact on the community, which houses several important global ministry hubs.

Application/Contact Information: Send resumes or requests for more information to tom@fbclindale.com

Website: www.fbclindale.com

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Associate Pastor for Children's Ministry, Newark, DE

Ogletown Baptist Church
316 Red Mill Road
Newark, DE 19713

Job Title: Associate Pastor for Children's Ministry

Job Description:

Description of Candidate: The successful candidate for Associate Pastor for Children’s Ministry at Ogletown Baptist Church will provide strong relational and organizational leadership skills required both to biblically minister to children, parents, and volunteers, and also to effectively administer the organization, staffing, and direction of the ministry. This full-time position will report to the senior pastor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leads Children’s Ministry to offer a God-centered, Jesus-focused, parent-equipping, and mission-minded Christian education
• Knows, shapes, and champions OBC’s Children’s Ministry Philosophy
• Coordinates, trains, and equips Children’s Ministry volunteers and/or staff
• Communicates openly, regularly, and effectively to volunteers, visitors, and parents
• Ensures a safe, secure, nurturing, and fun environment for Children’s Ministry
• Oversees Children’s Ministry events, including Sunday morning classes, Wednesday evening activities, Vacation Bible School, etc.
• Evaluates and implements God-centered and age-appropriate curricula and resources to maximize benefits for children, parents, and volunteers
• Assists with the general pastoral functions of the church, including prayer, counseling, visitation, teaching, etc.
• Assists with the general administrative functions of the church, including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, communication, etc.
• Pursues regular professional/ministerial development

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Meets the pastoral requirements of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Exemplifies a love for God and people, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit
• Connects well with both children and their families 

• Understands that the Children’s Ministry is an integral part of the Body of Christ at OBC
• Evidences skill in leadership, decision-making, administration, and delegation
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, train, and equip others
• Fosters a team atmosphere with ministry leaders and church staff
• Holds to OBC’s Articles of Faith (The Baptist Faith and Message, 2000)
• Possesses substantive ministry experience, preferably related to children
• Has earned a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred), ideally in a ministry-related discipline

For more information about the position go to http://ogletown.org/apcmsearch/.

Information about the Church: Started in 1958, Ogletown Baptist Church is a diverse, gospel-centered Southern Baptist Church located along the I-95 corridor in Newark, Delaware, and averaging 650+ in weekly attendance in two worship services (traditional and contemporary). With the weekly assistance of 40+ volunteers, Children’s Ministry serves over 125 children, spanning ages from birth to fifth grade, each week.

Application/Contact Information: Please visit www.ogletown.org/apcmsearch for more information or for instructions on how to submit your resume. We will be collecting resumes from September 1 to October 15, 2013.

Website: http://ogletown.org

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Pastor of Student Ministries, Granger, IN

Grace Church
52025 Gumwood Rd.
Granger, IN 46530

Job Title: Pastor of Student Ministries

Job Description:
Purpose of Position: To shepherd the Jr. High and High School students in the ministry to be "all in," contagious followers of Jesus Christ, as they are challenged to be complete disciples of Him.

Personal Expecations
The Pastor of Student Ministries should:
*be in the Word on a regular basis for spiritual nourishment
*be in close communication with God through prayer
*be led by God’s Spirit in all matters; at home, in ministry, and in all relationships
*follow the commands of God’s Word such as living justly and loving mercy, tithing, humility in serving others, worshiping alone and with others, etc.
*have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing, personal relationship with Him;
*have a history of moral purity;
*meet the qualifications for elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9);
*be a self-starter with drive, passion and initiative;
*be teachable and willing to be held accountable;
*be a team player with a positive attitude;
*utilization of social media with integrity acting as a godly example to the students.

Job Responsibilities and Duties
1.  Leadership
Cast the 2:42 Vision (Teaching, Fellowship (participation), Community, and Prayer).
Recruit, train, empower and mentor volunteer leaders.

2. Discipleship
Implement an assimilation process that enables students to become passionate, contagious followers of Jesus Christ.
Coordinate and plan the student ministry group curriculum.
Organize and implement teaching during the Sunday School hour.
Attend school functions when appropriate to encourage students and their parents.

3.  Communication
Contact and follow up with new students.
Maintain regular contact with parents.
Communicate weekly with Sr. Pastor Executive Pastor a ministry report

4.   Community
Plan, organize and oversee monthly activities for senior high students.
Organize and plan camps, retreats, local and overseas missions experiences.
Oversee and organize weekly meeting for the students.

5.  Administration
Project and manage an annual ministry budget for the High School Student Ministries department.
Carry out other assignments as directed by the Senior or Executive Pastor

6.  Lead or Participate in a Small Group (2:42 Group)

Job Qualifications
Leadership Skills
This person will have the ability to develop and multiply leaders.  He will be characterized as a servant leader.

Pastoral Skills and Gifts
Must be willing to stand on Biblical principles; have a healthy balance between personal life and ministry;  ministry heart for staff and members of the congregation; close kinship in philosophy with Grace Church and, specifically, with the Senior Pastor.  This person will assist and report to the Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor in the fulfillment of the mission and vision of Grace Church

Information about the Church: Grace Church is a non-denominational Bible church in Granger, IN. We are a multi-staff church of over 1000 people.

Application/Contact Information: To apply, please send Cover Letter, Resume, and References to: doctorklop@graceforgranger.org

Church Website: www.graceforgranger.org

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Pastor for Youth, West Chicago, IL

Water's Edge Bible Church
209 S. Oakwood Avenue
West Chicago, IL 60185

Job Title: Pastor for Youth

Job Description: Water’s Edge Bible Church is seeking a full time Youth Pastor. The purpose of the position is to bring glory to God as the lives of students and families are changed through Jesus Christ.

Applicant shall have a good grasp and heart-felt embrace of the biblical and theological orientation of the leadership of WEBC as expressed in our Declaration of Faith, and our mission.

The Youth Pastor needs to meet the spiritual and character qualifications of elder as found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 and to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22. He should be a man of prayer and a man of the Word, sensitive to what the Spirit is saying to WEBC. He should devote himself to daily prayer and Bible reading for the sake of guarding himself from sin and stirring up his heart and mind to renewed passion for Christ and, if married, should lead his family in regular times in the Word and prayer.

Successful Youth Pastor Candidate will exhibit: Sufficient gifts, education, and experience to carry out the responsibilities outlined in the full job profile. Demonstrated love for and ability to connect with students and parents from all walks of life – socially, economically, culturally, and ethnically. Passion to make disciples both through outreach to the lost and deepening the faith of the redeemed. Desire and skill to build a team of volunteers; leading and mentoring them; developing them and sharing ministry with them.


Information about the Church: Water’s Edge Bible Church, located in the western suburbs of Chicago, is a non-denominational church that exists to glorify God by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus for the sake of gathering God’s people to him, and to teach and grow them in their knowledge and love of Christ.

Application/Contact Information: To receive a full job profile, contact the church office at info@watersedgebible.org or 630-231-1210.

For questions about the position contact Craig Sturm (Lead Pastor and head of the search team) at craig@watersedgebile.org.

Church Website: www.watersedgebible.org

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Associate Pastor of Worship & Administration, Taylor, MI

Evangel Baptist Church
19664 Telegraph Rd.
Taylor, MI 48180

Job Title: Associate Pastor of Worship and Administration

Job Description: Oversee the music ministry in a church of about 500 with choir, worship team, orchestra, etc. Additional responsibilities in helping to administrate the small group ministry. Our current music style is blended. We use a mix of traditional hymns and contemporary songs and hymns. We want our muisc to honor Christ, and be theologically rich.

Information about the Church: www.evangelbaptist.com Evangel is an independent Baptist church in fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. We are a church of 600 members.

Application/Contact Information: Contact Ken Pierpont, the Senior Pastor at ken@kenpierpont.com

Church Website: www.evangelbaptist.com

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Youth/Young Adult Pastor, Doylestown, PA

First Baptist Church of Doylestown

311 West State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

Job Title: Youth/Young Adult Pastor

Job Description: 
* The primary role of the Youth/Young Adult Pastor is to equip the church (youth workers, parents, volunteers--and the entire church body) to do the work of youth ministry (Ephesians 4:11).
* The ideal candidate for this role will see himself primarily as a shepherd who equips others to do ministry, not to do everything, but to equip First Baptist Church of Doylestown to do this awesome task.
* This person will also be someone who can teach faithful people who can teach others
(2 Timothy 2:2).

Purpose of the Youth/Young Adult Pastor Position
* Lead Junior High and Senior High (grades 7 through 12).
* Lead Young Adults in our church and community, to Life and Growth in Jesus Christ in accordance with Matthew 28:18-20.

Focus of the Youth/Young Adult Ministry
The Youth/Young Adult Pastor should seek to focus this ministry on:

Seeking God by:
* Teaching and preaching God’s Word
* Leading times of corporate prayer
* Developing and maintaining effective worship
* Encouraging personal prayer and Bible study

Loving Others by:
* Building and maintaining unity within the ministry
* Provide a safe place to all
* Include all and exclude none
* Encourage a spirit of love and confession and reconciliation when needed
* Developing a desire for church and community service for the purpose of sharing God’s love with others
* Providing assistance and opportunities for the Youth/Young Adults to find and use their spiritual gifts and talents to the glory of God

Sharing Jesus by:
* Providing encouragement and instruction on sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ
* Developing a desire in the Youth/Young Adults to share their faith
* Organizing group activities specifically aimed at sharing the Gospel with others

Defining Characteristics of the Youth/Young Adult Ministry
The Youth/Young Adult Pastor should seek to define this ministry according to the following characteristics:
* Incurably Local by developing a ministry that the youth of Doylestown look to first when they are in need, especially the students and administration of  Central Bucks High School West and Lenape Middle School.
* Culturally Relevant  by showing compassion and humility to meet people precisely where they are; by communicating the gospel to them; by humbly accommodating them so as to earn a place to communicate Christ crucified to people in their current circumstances; and by not requiring people to accommodate to us (I Cor 9:22-23).
* Intergenerational by: 
     -Equipping and including permanent and activity-focused volunteer staff from a variety of older generations.
     -Encouraging and equipping those from older generations so that they can participate in 1x1or 2x1 discipling relationships with the Youth/Young Adults.
     -Organizing service activities for the Youth/Young Adults to assist older generations from the church and the Doylestown community.

Qualifications:
* Qualified as an elder as delineated in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
* The person who fills this position will join the First Baptist Church of Doylestown’s team of elders who are responsible for shepherding the entire church.  The uniqueness of this role is that he will have direct oversight of the youth and young adult population.

The person who fills this position must have:
* A Masters of Divinity degree.
* Sound knowledge of the Bible, theology, and doctrine and with the ability to communicate biblical truths to youth/young adults.
* An understanding of the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual development of youth and young adults from as young as grade 7.
* Basic counseling and conflict resolution skills and experience.
* A willingness to make a multi-year commitment to our church because continuity for our youth and young adults is highly valued.
* Previous experience working with youth, whether this was gained as a volunteer/intern while in college or as a part-time job or as a full-time ministry leader.
* The ability to train, equip and care for the volunteer workers and hold regular meetings for communication and relationship building; recruit and train new volunteers; teach and enforce church policies.
* The ability to lead, participate in, oversee, plan and coordinate logistics with assistance from volunteers for weekly meetings, mid-week study groups, Sunday school, mission trips, retreats, other outings and worship services.
* As a member of the pastoral staff, the desire to be a person known by and available to all members of the church.
* Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, and the ability to connect with not only the youth/young adults but also with the parents and church leadership.

Information about the Church: Purpose: Leading People to Life and Growth in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20)

For more information visit us at: www.fbcdoylestown.org

Application/Contact Information: Full description available at http://fbcdoylestown.org/job-opportunities/

If interested, please submit the following items to youthpastor@fbcdoylestown.org:
* Cover Letter
* Resume
* Philosophy of Ministry
* Doctrinal Statement

Due to the volume of responses, submissions of over five (5) pages in length WILL NOT be considered.

Church Website: www.fbcdoylestown.org

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