Next Gen Pastor at Lewisburg Alliance Church

U.S. Church Ministries•Lewisburg, PA

20h

About The Position

Lewisburg Alliance Church is seeking a full-time Next Gen Pastor to provide leadership and vision for its children’s and youth ministries. The pastor will develop a unified discipleship plan for children from infancy through grade 12, support the church’s mission and vision, and build relationships with children, youth, parents, and church families. The role includes pastoral care, visible leadership in children’s ministry, and serving as the primary preacher and teacher for youth ministry. The Next Gen Pastor will develop ministry teams, oversee volunteer staffing and scheduling, ensure background checks and Safe Place policies are in order, and manage the annual children’s and youth ministry budgets. The pastor will build and maintain trust with elders, staff, and ministry leaders and carry out other responsibilities assigned by the Lead Pastor. Lewisburg Alliance Church’s mission is to live and lead others to a totally transformed life in Jesus. The church reports an average Sunday attendance of 230.

Requirements

Align with the doctrinal position of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Be biblically focused, grounded in grace, and mission guided.
Maintain a consistent Christian testimony to family and community through a vibrant relationship with Christ.
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or acceptable equivalent, or have previous experience in children’s and youth ministry, biblical studies, theology, or a related area.
Be licensed by The Christian and Missionary Alliance; the position requires Alliance licensing.
Have at least 5 years of ministry experience.
Have a proficient understanding of the challenges and needs of children, young people, and their families.
Be a dynamic written and verbal communicator.
Have strong biblical knowledge.
Have excellent organizational skills.
Have an affinity for children and young people.
Be able to lead by example.
Be computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Pastor, church staff, and elders in accomplishing the church’s mission and vision.
Build relationships with children, youth, and their parents, and provide pastoral care to church families.
Design a cohesive discipleship strategy from infancy through grade 12.
Maintain a highly visible leadership presence in children’s ministry.
Serve as the primary preacher and teacher for the youth ministry.
Build and develop teams and manage staffing and scheduling for assigned volunteer roles.
Ensure that required background checks are on file and Safe Place policies are followed.
Oversee the annual children’s and youth ministry budgets.
Create and maintain relational, spiritual, and professional trust with elders, other staff, and ministry leaders.
Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Pastor.