Campus Pastor of Student Ministries

Grace Church, a multisite Baptist church in northwest New Jersey, is seeking a Netcong Campus Youth Pastor.  This position is responsible for all aspects of Student Ministries for 100+ students in grades 6-12 at our Netcong Campus.  Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to work with the Associate Pastor, the Randolph Campus Youth Pastor, and a large group of adult leaders and students.  He will disciple youth into a growing relationship with Jesus by clearly communicating God’s word. He will also be responsible for assisting parents to be the spiritual leaders of their homes.  The ideal candidate will have a Bible college or seminary degree and be able to preach and teach.  He will be a man of vision who fully supports the vision and strategies of our church.

Grace is a member of Mission Mid Atlantic and is located in Netcong, NJ with a campus in Randolph, NJ.  It is a multi-staff church with an average Sunday adult attendance of approximately 1000 at five services. 

Supervision

Reports to Associate Pastor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a born-again believer with a maturing relationship with Christ
• Must show a faithful pursuit of leadership characteristics as listed in 1Timothy 3.
• Must be a graduate of a Bible college or Christian liberal arts college with a degree in Theology, Christian Education or Youth Ministry. A thorough knowledge of the Bible is essential.
• Must have leadership experience in an established successful youth program.
• Must be able to teach, train and disciple a large, committed group of adult small group leaders and volunteers.
• Must agree with and adhere to Grace’s Statement of Faith, Constitution, Mission and Vision.
• Must possess organizational and administration abilities.
• Must be a team player and work well with a multi-staff organization.
• Must be able to preach and teach adults in Sunday morning worship services as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Participate in worship services when requested.
• Attend worship services, church meetings and special events.
• Participate in planning and execution of church-wide events when assigned.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Perform weddings and funerals as needed.

Netcong Youth Program

• Ability to work with Randolph Campus Youth Pastor as well as Associate Pastor.
• Primary Communicator 9:45/11:15AM Services for 50+ students each
• Assisting in Student Leadership Development
• Provide oversight of junior and senior high youth and volunteer staff.
• Plan, execute and oversee Sunday morning youth programs.
• Shared communication of Wednesday Night Small Groups.
• Plan, execute and oversee Wednesday night small group program and organize small group volunteers.
• Plan, execute and oversee activities including, but not limited to: mission trips, retreats, outreach events, fellowship events as needed.
• Provide training and shepherding for adult youth leaders.
• Provide training for parents to assist them in the upbringing of their children.
• Maintain open and schedule communication with parents.
• Create and execute an annual plan with specific goals and strategies.
• Plan and maintain a budget for Student Ministries that supports stated plan.
• Assist the Coordinator of Children’s Ministries and the Campus Youth Pastor for the Randolph Campus with Vacation Bible School for 5^th and 6^th