Assistant Pastor

This is a part-time salaried position based on an average of 10 hours per week. The main focus of this position is oriented toward youth. There is a great deal of potential for the right individual to grow with this position. There is a desire of the Lead Pastor to mentor the right individual to take on more pastoral responsibilities. Youth Ministry We have a thriving youth ministry that averages 40-45 youth weekly. (1/2 of these youth are in Jr/Sr High) We currently have 16 volunteer youth leaders. Our youth ministry meets weekly, on Wednesdays, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. Our youth ministry takes a break at the end of the Tamaqua school year (end of May) and resumes the week after VBS. (last week of July)

Job Description:

Work with the current youth directors and volunteers with the goal of assuming leadership of this ministry. Be on time for weekly activities and events (on time is no less than 30 minutes before start time) Create a welcoming environment for participants. Interact with parents as they drop off and pick up youth. Oversee, participate and direct as needed. Share teaching responsibilities among age groups Schedule and conduct staff meetings (approximately every 6 weeks) Express appreciation to volunteers and welcome input Submit detailed minutes of plans and activities to the Ministry Council Prepare and distribute a Responsibilities Chart for volunteers in a timely manner. Ensure enrollment information is kept for all participants. Ensure weekly attendance is accurately kept. Prepare and provide a list of absentees to the Administrative Assistant for mailings. Follow up with repeat absentees Communicate activities to the administrative assistant for the bulletin and for Facebook Provide and account of leadership activities and statistics to the Ministry Council in advance of their meetings (6 meetings annually) Vacation Bible School We have a thriving VBS that averages 100+ youth in grades K-12 We currently have a volunteer staff of 35-40 adults. VBS is held Monday thru Friday, the 3 rd week of July, from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.

Job Description:

Provide leadership of VBS with direction from the VBS Director and Lead Pastor, with the goal of taking on overall leadership. Take leadership of VBS Flyer distribution in conjunction with the Lead Pastor. Be on time for VBS. (on time is no less than 30 minutes before start time) Serve as a Bible Teacher for at least 1 night of VBS. Interact with parents as they drop off and pick up youth. Ensure enrollment information is kept for all participants. Ensure attendance is accurate. Participate in the VBS Closing Program (Friday PM) Contact youth who are not previously connected to our ministry. Provide and account of leadership activities and statistics to the Ministry Council in advance of their next meeting

Pastoral Roles:

Be present at worship services Pastoral Staff meetings will be scheduled with the Lead Pastor as needed. Opportunities to preach will be given at the discretion of the Lead Pastor. Sermon content will be discussed with the Lead Pastor. Sermon slides, sermon insert and other items will be provided to the Administrative Assistant in a timely manner. During Lead Pastor s

Vacation Time:

Preach in scheduled worship services. Provide pastoral care and pastoral visits as needed Serve as the point of contact for the Prayer Chain Communicate prayer concerns via MailChimp. Open the building and be ready for congregants. Make sure the facility is company ready. Ensure a welcoming environment. This includes awareness of greeters, ushers, refreshments etc. Secure the building following services.