General Information
Job Title:
Associate Pastor of Youth and Families
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Wednesdays: Lead high school and middle school youth groups on Wednesday nights.
Responsibilities include expositional teaching, overseeing a communicant’s class for middle
school students, leading games or activities, fostering a welcoming and relational
atmosphere, and facilitating small group discussions.
● Sundays: Teach interactive classes; recruit, train, and oversee teachers and curriculum for
Senior High and Middle School Christian Education (CE) classes. Assist in morning and
evening services as requested and preach during Sunday evenings services (typically once a
month, with the preaching calendar revised annually in coordination with the Associate
Pastor).
● Events: Lead events that promote community, foster relationships, and provide opportunities
for students to invite unchurched friends. Organize and conduct seasonal and/or annual youth
retreats. Provide opportunities for the youth to serve Covenant as well as Session-approved
non-profit organizations. Plan and participate in annual Mission/Youth service project
(rotating between overseas, local, and out-of-state trips under the direction and approval of
the Youth Committee or Executive Commission). This includes managing all aspects of team
formation, training, fundraising, logistics, and communication with youth and parents.
● Shepherding: Meet regularly with students for one-on-one and group discipleship and Bible
studies. Provide pastoral care to students and volunteers as needed and be available to offer
biblical counseling as needs arise.
● Leadership: Establish a Reformed, biblical vision for Covenant’s youth ministry. Build
relationships with the members of Covenant Presbyterian Church and recruit and train those
gifted in administration and student discipleship. Ensure that all potential volunteers have an
active background check on file in accordance with church policy. Send timely newsletters or
calendars with upcoming events and ensure that all youth ministry programming is
implemented according to the safety and security policies of Covenant Presbyterian Church.
● Administration: Manage administrative tasks such as event planning, maintaining financial
records (with monthly report submitted to Youth Committee or Executive Commission),
budgeting, responding to emails promptly, etc. Maintain relevant social media accounts and
keep youth-related content up to date on the church website.
● Other: other duties as assigned, including but not limited to administration and leadership of
other special youth events and presbytery involvement.
Position Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
● Ordained (or ordainable) in the PCA, with a love for the Reformed faith.
● Demonstrates the ability to lead, teach, and disciple students effectively, joyfully and
compassionately pursuing all students, not just the most committed ones.
● Lives a mature life that embodies love of God and neighbor, exhibits a Christ-like character
and pious demeanor, and bears the fruit of the Spirit. Leads his family in a God-honoring,
humble manner and maintains discretion with confidential matters.
● Actively seeks personal and spiritual growth, welcomes feedback, and is willing to heed
correction.
● Exercises sound and discerning leadership, with the ability to make good decisions and
remain flexible when needed.
● Displays an evident love for students and a strong desire to serve them for the honor of
Christ.
● Desires collaboration with colleagues, volunteers, youth committee members, and parents to
build an effective ministry.
● Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office applications, with strong
organizational, and planning skills and an eye for details.
● Seeks out students and is quick to welcome new attendees.
● Ability to work with initiative and autonomy as needed, setting and maintaining a schedule
that reflects good stewardship.
● Skilled in conflict resolution, committed to resolving issues according to God’s Word.
● Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of positive relationships with coworkers and
volunteers; personable and approachable.
● Other training or skills:
○ Up-to-date with ministry practices and aware of denominational matters
○ Must have a clean criminal record
○ Member in good standing of a Presbytery or a Reformed and Confessional
Denomination
○ Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of positive relationships with
coworkers and volunteers; personable and approachable
○ Communicates effectively with youth, members, volunteers, and staff
○ Good listener with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
○ Skilled at managing multiple tasks and priorities
○ Capable of providing direction and delegating tasks to others effectively
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
● Previous employment or volunteer leadership desired in the pastoral duties listed above with
respect to middle school and high school youth.
Application Deadline
03/15/2025
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Lakeland, FL
Description of Organization
Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) is seeking an Associate Pastor of Youth and Families. We are a confessional, reformed, covenantal church with many multi-generational families including many young large families with future Middle School and Sr. High Youth! The congregation is in a healthy state, and we are about to complete a building expansion project which includes new facilities for our youth ministry. There are also opportunities for a newly ordained youth pastor to preach and help with shepherding as he grows in the full scope of pastoral responsibilities. The Associate Pastor of Youth and Families works in concert with the Senior Minster and Associate Pastor to preach, teach, and counsel God’s word, with particular focus on children and families at Covenant Presbyterian Church. This position also ensures coordination and continuity in the education, ministry, and care of youth and volunteers within the church’s youth ministry.
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