Associate Pastor of Student Ministries

The Associate Pastor of Student Ministry will—under the direction of the lead pastor—oversee the development and day‑to‑day ministry of students (and families) in our Faith Church and Lakeland area community.

QUALIFICATIONS

A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ Consistent spiritual and moral character and lifestyle, fulfilling the biblical qualifications described in 1 Timothy 3:1‑7, Titus 1:7‑9 and 1 Peter 5:1‑4 Agreement with the by‑laws, statement of faith and constitution of Faith Evangelical Free Church and the EFCA Be qualified and open to seeking licensing/ordination with the EFCA Competent in organization, administration and interpersonal relationships Gifted and growing in Bible teaching and preaching, especially in a student ministry context Have experience recruiting, leading and evaluating volunteer staff

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties include, but are not limited to: Oversight of student ministry (6‑12th grades), including being the primary teacher, recruiting and training leaders, developing and carrying out vision, and giving spiritual direction to assist families in discipling their students Work in collaboration with the children’s ministry team, whether that is on events/calendar, communication with families or the overall vision of ministry to students Through effective communication, work in partnership with parents to promote healthy, biblical‑minded families Equip God’s people—including and especially students—for ministry Develop and implement a young adults' ministry within the first year of hire Assist on the preaching team (approximately 8‑12 times/year) Assist as needed for worship services Conduct general pastoral care and counseling as needed Officiate weddings, funerals, baptisms, communion and baby dedications as needed Provide a written report of student ministries at annual meetings Represent the church to the community (ie, FCA at LUHS, local school, or group involvement) Pursue ongoing personal, spiritual and professional growth through times of retreat, networking with fellow pastors for accountability, encouragement, prayer and attending conferences/seminars that are related to the ministry Participate in elder meetings

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree recommended 3+ years of church service and/or previous pastoral experience preferred

ACCOUNTABILITY

The student pastor is first and foremost accountable to God. The student pastor will be under the direction of the lead pastor/elder. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evangelical Free Church of America