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Position Overview:

The Assistant Pastor of Youth and Family is called to serve the Lord and the community at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Sugar Land, by:

• Maintaining and developing a comprehensive, biblically based ministry to youth and their families.
• Providing oversight and support to the community group ministry.
• Assisting the Senior Pastor as needed in general ministry responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Youth and Family Ministry:

• Maintain and implement effective bi-weekly student ministry activities (e.g., Christian education and fellowship).
• Meet with students to mentor and disciple them in their faith.
• Plan, lead, and organize youth missions trips or retreats as needed.
• Meet regularly with our youth core team in praying and planning for the youth ministry activities.
• Recruit teachers and youth workers as well as provide them with continued training and encouragement.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, along with other members of the RSL staff, to coordinate and integrate the student ministry program with the overall plans and activities of the church.
• Coordinate with Senior Pastor and children’s minister to develop and maintain effective ministries for all age groups within the congregation.

Community Group Ministry:

• Provide pastoral leadership and support for the community groups and community group leaders.
• Recruit and train new community group leaders.
• Provide support and direction for particular interest groups, like the women’s group and men’s group.
• Develop and maintain a library of recommended community group resources and bible study guides.

General Ministry:

• Preaching & worship leadership as requested by the Senior Pastor.
• Flock oversight and community group involvement.
• Provide counseling as needed.
• Assist with pastoral visitation in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
• Presbytery and denominational involvement.
• Coordinate with Senior Pastor to continue to develop appropriate outreach strategies.
• Under direction of Senior Pastor, help teach seminars/classes as needed (i.e. membership class, introductions to Christianity, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Passion for serving the youth and commitment to their spiritual growth.
• Must live out the principles found in Galatians 5:22-26, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4, and Titus 1:6-9.
• Understands that it is a privilege to serve the Lord in vocational ministry and that those who serve God on staff at RSL are expected to embrace a high biblical standard of conduct and lifestyle both public and personal.
• Shows a desire to work hard within the church to further its reach and influence in the community.
• Thoughtful to the diversity of culture found within RSL and the Sugar Land community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with staff and volunteers.
• Good organizational skills and proficient in technology.
• Hospitable to member families and visitors alike.
• Comfortable recruiting youth and adult volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead music preferred.
• Masters of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary.
• Ordained or ordain-able within the PCA.

Classification:

The salary level for this position is a full-time salary.