Associate Pastor

Principle Function:

The Principle Function of the Associate Pastor, under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, is to support and evaluate the overall educational youth programs of the church. This is including but not limited to Sunday School, missions organizations, leadership training programs, youth ministry and any other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor. 

Qualifications & Experience for the Position:

1. Born again believer (John 3:3; Romans 10:9-10)
2. Baptized by immersion (Colossians 2:12)
3. Preferably Ordained
4. Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Youth related field
5. Cisgender male married to a cisgender female (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:24)
6. Computer and Social Media savvy
7. Minimum of 5 years experience ministering within a church, preferably with young people
8. Mid 20s-late 30s
9. Must have a passion for Children, Students and their families
10. Displays strong and compassionate leadership qualities
11. Motivational, reliable, personable, approachable, relatable
12. Excellent Communication, organizational and other management skills
13. Demonstrates an ability to teach, develop strategies, and solve problems
14. Preferably background in music. Single or multi skilled in instruments such as piano, drums, keyboard, guitar, voice, etc.

Responsibilities of the Position:

The Associate Pastor must be a Christian who exemplifies the character, values, motives, attitudes of Jesus Christ. (Titus 1:7-9) The Associate Pastor must be able to give convincing testimony of the call of God in his life. He should continue his educational opportunities in youth and education activities by attending workshops and seminars related to youth and education, in consultation with the Senior Pastor. The Associate Pastor is to edify the body of Christ by discipling young people, facilitating spiritual growth, leading and organizing various areas of ministry at First Baptist Church of LaPlata, to the glory of God. (Ephesians 4:11-12; 2 Timothy 2:2)

1. Must join the church
2. Participate in and oversee as many Youth activities as possible
3. Attend all scheduled worship/ educational activities
4. Other duties as directed by the Pastor

Spiritual:

1. Maintains a consistent personal devotional life
2. In consultation with the Senior Pastor, provides spiritual direction to youth in discipleship, in promoting prayer life, Bible study and other training programs. (Ephesians 4:11-12)
3. Provides direction and guidance to outreach and in-reach programs, and visitation of members and prospects, and provides Christian counseling to youth and their families when requested in compliance with church policy. (Matthew 28:19-20)
4. Be available for hospital visitation.
5. Able to fill the pulpit in the absence of the Pastor as requested.

Administrative Responsibilities:

1. Cooperate with the Senior Pastor to achieve the goals and objectives of the church.
2. Serve as the chair of the youth council and hold quarterly meetings to determine the goals and objectives of the youth program of the church.
3. Assimilate the youth ministries and activities into the total life of the church
4. Work with nominating committee in the selection and enlistment of workers in the educational and youth programs of the church.
5. Make recommendations to the finance committee for the youth programs and manage the approved budget for the assigned areas.
6. Maintain an accurate system of record keeping of activities in compliance with church policy
7. Be responsible for publicizing church related events, activities and programs through available local media, as it applies to his area of responsibility.
8. Must keep up to date with an every other year background. 
9. To be in touch with and to support the educational and youth leaders of the church.
10. Responsible for finding a suitable replacement during planned absences.
11. Attend all deacon meetings unless prior communicated to the Pastor
12. Any duty that is directed by the Pastor