Pastor of Student Ministry

Harvest Church of God is a growing, multigenerational church in Reisterstown, Maryland, seeking a passionate Family Pastor to help us minister effectively to children, youth, and their families.

We believe children and teenagers are not merely the church of tomorrow—they are an important part of the church today. Our desire is to build thriving children’s and youth ministries where young people encounter Christ, grow in His Word, form authentic relationships, and discover God’s purpose for their lives.

This is an opportunity for a creative, ministry-minded leader who is excited about building programs, developing teams, and helping families grow together in Christ.

ABOUT THE ROLE The Family Pastor will provide spiritual and organizational leadership for Harvest’s children’s and youth ministries. This person will help design and implement a children’s ministry program while leading weekly youth services and creating meaningful fellowship, outreach, and discipleship opportunities for students.

The Family Pastor will work closely with our Lead Pastor, Spanish Ministries Pastor, parents, and ministry volunteers as part of a unified team committed to reaching families and developing lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Help design, develop, and implement a Christ-centered children’s ministry program

Plan and lead engaging weekly youth services for students in grades 6–12

Create regular fellowship, discipleship, worship, outreach, and service opportunities

Build meaningful relationships with children, teenagers, parents, and families

Recruit, train, encourage, and coordinate children’s and youth ministry volunteers

Develop a safe, welcoming, and spiritually nurturing ministry environment

Help young people discover and use their gifts to serve Christ

Partner with parents and equip them to disciple their children at home

Work alongside church leadership to develop and expand Harvest’s family ministries

Assist the Lead Pastor with the general ministry and operations of the church as needed

Help connect new and existing families with the life and ministries of Harvest

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO Has a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Demonstrates a genuine calling to pastoral and family ministry

Has a heart for children, teenagers, and their families

Is creative, organized, dependable, and willing to think outside the box

Is spiritually mature, teachable, and ready to serve

Can develop authentic relationships with young people and parents

Is committed to creating safe, Christ-centered ministry environments

Is willing to work in partnership with Harvest’s English and Spanish ministries as the children from both congregations speak and know English

however, we are willing to work with the right person as they pursue credentialing and grow in their calling.

WHAT HARVEST CHURCH OF GOD OFFERS A blank slate to design and build meaningful children’s and youth ministry programs

The opportunity to shape the future of a growing, multigenerational church

Leadership development and ministry coaching

Partnership between our English and Spanish ministries

Tools and resources to help develop effective ministry programs

Opportunities for personal, spiritual, and ministerial growth

The privilege of making an eternal impact in children, teenagers, and families

This position is ideal for someone who desires to build ministry—not simply maintain an existing program. As Harvest continues to grow, the Family Pastor will have the opportunity to help shape the vision, culture, and future of our children’s, youth, and family ministries from the ground up.

ABOUT HARVEST CHURCH OF GOD Harvest Church of God is a Christ-centered, Spirit-led church where faith grows, love abounds, and lives are transformed. We are passionate about reaching families, making disciples, serving our community, and helping people discover their God-given purpose.

Our ministry is built around three foundational values:

As our church continues to grow, we believe God is preparing the right leader to help us reach and disciple the next generation.

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