Associate Pastor jobs in Massachusetts

Job Description : POSITION OVERVIEW :

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Lighthouse is the English ministries arm of AEBC, a predominantly Middle-

Eastern background church community. We are seeking an associate pastor with

a calling to build disciples of Christ and with a passion to serve youth and young

adults in an intercultural setting.

The Associate Pastor will be responsible for strategizing, planning, and

implementing ministry programs that are in keeping with the church’s overall

vision and specifically address the needs of our Middle School, High School, and

Young Adult students. The position will focus on implementing a comprehensive

approach to ministry in the areas of teaching, Bible study, group building,

worship, discipleship, missions, and outreach while serving as a spiritual leader

and role model.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP AND SUPERVISION :

The Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adults will report to AEBC’s Senior

Pastor for spiritual and ministry guidance. A Church Board liaison assigned to

Lighthouse will conduct an evaluation of your ministry about every 6 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Associate Pastor will have a comprehensive approach to the development

and implementation of the youth and young adult ministry at all levels and in all

church ministry areas. This comprehensive approach is based on the

understanding that the primary task of such ministry is to :

Encourage and guide youth and young adults in developing their

relationship with God.

Empower them to Present His Love and Proclaim His Truth to their

communities.

Daily and Weekly Activities

1. Plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced ministry in the

areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach.

2. Planning and executing engaging weekly Friday night programming for the

Middle and High School groups in conjunction with lay ministry leaders.

3. Overseeing a regular small group meeting for young adults (1 / month or

more as needed).

4. Planning and executing Sunday morning service, including preaching on a

weekly basis (with pulpit supply as needed).

5. Initiate mentorship with students and volunteer leaders.

6. Proactively be available to youth (e.g. attendance at extracurricular

activities, visitation, times of crisis, etc.).

Leadership Development

1. Mentor youth and young adults in developing their leadership skills and

engaging them in ministry, both inside and outside the church.

2. Recruit and train volunteer ministry team members to work with students in

all aspects of youth and young adult ministry and ensure adequate

volunteer support.

3. Provide coordination, guidance, and input for the Worship team for

Lighthouse’s Sunday services.

Outreach

1. Develop and implement a strategic ministry outreach plan.

2. Liaise between Lighthouse and other AEBC ministries, partner churches,

parachurch organizations, and outside resources that relate to youth and

young adult ministries.

3. Conduct outreach events which will include no less than 1 mission trip per

year.

Community Development

1. Cultivate a sense of belonging among youth and young adults.

2. Plan and coordinate activities throughout the year, including summer

activities, camps, mission trips, annual conferences, and holiday

celebrations.

3. Ensure the safety and protection of youth and young adults in all ministry

settings.

Administrative

1. Manage the youth ministry budget.

2. Keep records of youth participation, health forms, and event liability

waivers.

3. Communicate in a timely manner and as effectively as possible using all

available resources (email, social media, bulletin board, etc.). Ensure

communication with church staff and leaders, parents, and the

congregation, including a weekly email to parents on the current week’s

activities.

4. Maintain weekly office hours at the church for counseling or meetings.

5. Conduct periodic meetings to inform, update, and engage with parents.