Position Description

Purpose of the Position

Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries will be a champion for the children, youth, young adults and their families as a part of the whole of the community and ministry of Grace Memorial Baptist. This pastor will give leadership, encouragement, vision and oversight to the various ministries related to the position.

Roles/Responsibilities

1. Align Ministries
   1. To develop and implement a unified ministry plan across children, youth and young adult ministries in line with the church’s vision.
   2. To foster unity and cooperation between leaders in children, youth and young adult ministries, meeting with the teams to develop and evaluate goals and strategies.
   3. To nurture smooth transitions for young people as they grow through various ministries.
2. Develop Leaders
   1. Give oversight to the formation of leaders in the children, youth and young adult ministries.
   2. Coach and mentor ministry leaders to develop knowledge, character and skills needed to lead their leaders and ministries.
   3. Model good leadership and a commitment to life-long learning and discipleship.
   4. Assist leaders in whatever way is needed to ensure success and a joy in fulfilling God’s calling to them.
3. Influence Discipleship
   1. Connect children, youth and young adults with the whole message of the Gospel through relevant engaging, and memorable communications and experiences.
   2. Create opportunities for children, youth and young adults to serve and participate in ministry locally and globally
4. Partner with Parents
   1. Support and resource parents in the task of raising children of faith.
   2. Engage parents to have a positive influence in the spiritual development of their children.
   3. Provide pastoral care for children, youth, young adults and their families.
5. Integration
   1. Lead the children, youth and young adult ministries to be a blessing to all generations within the Grace community.
   2. Seek meaningful ways to engage interaction and relationship building between all generations.
6. Create Safe Environment
   1. Advocate for children, youth and young adults to have a significant and meaningful place within the Grace community.
   2. Ensure a safe and caring environment where children, youth and young adults can explore faith and growth spiritually.
   3. Ensure the Plan to Protect policy remains current and adhered to.
7. Contribute to Community
   1. Participate within the Grace community as a pastoral leader.
   2. Be a supportive and encouraging presence as part of the staff and team of Grace.
   3. Share in pastoral roles including being a voice in decision making and planning processes, assisting in common projects and initiatives, and being part of the rotation of worship speakers.