Description

Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) of Olive Branch, MS

Assistant Pastor of Youth and Families

To apply, contact Logan Almy

 loganalmy@att.net

Qualifications:

·      Ordained or seeking ordination in the PCA

·      Fully committed to the Westminster Standards

·      Willing to serve in a church context that is biblically and theologically driven (not pragmatic or entertainment driven) 

Characteristics:

·      Humble and teachable

·      Servant-leader

·      Lover of people

·      Team player and willing to work with lay leadership

·      Outgoing and enjoys working with youth

Responsibilities:

·      To shepherd the youth of CPC in a covenantal context.

·      To come alongside CPC parents and provide resources, training, counsel, and support in the godly nurture of their covenant children. 

·      To encourage the youth to fellowship and serve within the whole covenant community (intergenerational).

·      To teach the youth how to evaluate contemporary issues from a biblical perspective and reformational worldview.

·      To teach youth Sunday School and midweek study (Wednesday night).

·      To recruit and train volunteers to assist with the youth ministry of CPC.

·      To organize and oversee two major youth retreats per year (such as RYM and CPYC) for both senior and junior high.

·      To plan at minimum 6 fellowship events for the CPC youth throughout the year.

·      To pursue continuing education opportunities such as RYM’s youth leadership training conference.

·      To develop a plan for the instruction of covenant children to prepare for the Lord’s Table.

·      To assist in the leadership of corporate worship under the guidance of the senior pastor.

·      To preach expository sermons when the senior pastor is away (roughly 5 times per year) and receive sermon evaluations from the senior pastor.

·      To assist in hospital visitations when needed. 

·      To attend session meetings and provide regular reports about youth ministry.

·      To assist in the administration of the sacraments when called upon by the senior pastor.

·      To conduct weddings and funerals when appropriate under the oversight of the senior pastor.

·      To assist with administrative tasks when needed under the guidance of senior pastor.

·      To attend Presbytery meetings unless providentially hindered. 

Accountablity:

·      The Assistant Pastor of Youth and Families is hired by the session and reports to the Senior Pastor.

·      Retention is based on faithfulness in youth and family ministry.

Requirements

How to Apply

Primary Contact: Logan Almy

Email: loganalmy@att.net

Phone: 7068710972

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