Designated Associate Pastor (Youth and Young Adults) in Simi Valley, CA - California

Church Mission Statement:
To reach the lost, make disciples, and send them out.

Position Objective:
In attendance and in discipleship, grow the youth/young adult
demographic of our community of faith.

Job Description:
The Designated Associate Pastor (Youth and Young Adults) will be directly responsible for the leadership, management and growth of the youth/young adult programs to meet the evolving needs of our congregation and surrounding community. Primary duties include weekly teaching and leadership of youth/young adult worship program (10% of allocated time) and planning/participation in youth/young adult events (25% of allocated time). Additional responsibilities include: ongoing leadership recruiting and development (10% of allocated time); training and discipleship (10% of allocated time); and development of programming that enriches the worship life, discipleship and community building of the target demographic (30% of allocated time). There is an expectation of a substantial amount of time (15% of allocated time) being invested in reaching the targeted demographic through participation in activities outside of the established church community.

Requirements:

Ready for ordination within the PC(USA) or already ordained within PC(USA).

Terms and Compensation:
Salary: Per Presbytery Guidelines
Benefits: Medical/Dental, Pension, Insurance

Description of characteristics and qualifications needed in a person who would fill this position.

Infectious passion for Jesus Christ; heart for, gifted in, & equipped for outreach & evangelism; missional
Attractional personality; ability to develop fun programs that teach discipleship
Giftedness in teaching/preaching and a willingness to achieve excellence in these areas
Relational, pastoral & ministry of presence with the youth/young adult demographic and their parents/families, comfortable with counseling, exercises grace
Ability to relate to youth and young adults; utilize current communication methods; familiar with the current environment, experiences and issues of the target demographic.
Heart for leadership development & discipleship
Organization & administration