Next Generation Pastor (FT)
Listowel, ON
Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church is looking for a Next Generation Pastor who is excited about a culture of discipleship and multiplication—every disciple making disciples, developing leaders, and multiplying groups, pastors and churches.
The Next Generation Pastor is expected to be a leading example of following Jesus. Their work is empowering and helping others contribute and grow in their skills and leadership.
The Next Generation Pastor is a salaried position with wages and benefits established using the EMCC guideline. This position is expected to work 45 hours per week on average, including weekends and some evenings.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee the Jr youth (gr. 6-8) and Sr youth (highschool) ministries - Wednesday night program, special events and serving events, and conferences and retreats (about 4/year) - for the purpose of discipling youth, helping them live missionally, and creating vibrant Christian community
Recruit, empower, and equip a team of volunteer Youth Leaders to play significant roles in the ministry
Invest more heavily in a few of the youth - through mentoring, huddles, or the Student Leadership Team (SLT) - to help them grow in their faith and leadership
Develop and facilitate the youth ministry vision and strategy, in alignment with the overall vision and strategy of LEMC and under the supervision of the Lead Pastor
Provide care to Youth Leaders, youth and families, as needed
Communicate effectively and consistently with parents, leaders, and youth
Complete administrative tasks to help the youth program thrive: organizing and planning events, printing, permission forms, etc
Oversee the running of Jr and Sr Youth social media and group chats
Preach 6-8 times per year in the Sunday service, and emcee as needed
Plan 2-3 family events (for kids and youth families) over the course of the year, in collaboration with the Children’s Ministry Director