Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries

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Denomination:

Methodist Category:

Associate Pastor Church Size:

100

• 250

Salary:

$50,000

• 60,000 Posted on: March 24, 2026

Time Type:

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Job Description:

Job Title:

Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries PT/FT Status:

Full-time Reports to:

Senior Pastor Expected Hours:

40 Hrs or more per week

Job Type:

Ministerial FLSA Status:

Exempt Supervises:

N/A Pay Type:

Salaried (Monthly)

Position Summary:

The Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries will develop and support a ministry that seeks to help every 6th through 12th grader and families of all ages to connected to the church make steps toward a deeper maturity in Christ and in keeping with the mission and values of the Global Methodist Church and Lincolnton Methodist Church. In addition, this position will support the Senior Pastor by preaching once per month and the preaching topic will align with the current sermon series established by the Senior Pastor, and the youth will be integrated into this monthly worship service. Visit the shut-ins when the Senior Pastor is not able. Support the Senior Pastor in other areas and be engaged at some level across all the activities of the Church.

Work Schedule:

• Ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and all major Christian Holidays.

General Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Strategically build youth and family ministries towards Phase III when the Family Life Center is built.
• Collaboratively create and communicate vision for the youth and family ministry program.
• Attend all Worship Services and most church activities, interacting with the youth, families of all ages, and all attendees; and pay specific attention to new visitors.
• Teach and delegate the Bible-based doctrine of the Global Methodist Church.
• Proclaim the gospel clearly and consistently to children, youth, and families.
• Plan and support regular and upbeat youth worship services in events such as River of Life and the 5th Quarter.
• Plan and lead exciting regular youth events and family ministries that are well-organized, safe, and marked by excellence.
• Use creativity and innovation to connect with today's youth and families of all ages, while remaining biblically faithful and grounded in the doctrine of the Global Methodist Church.
• Develop a program that guides and mentors the youth to grow into Disciples who make Disciples through the following process: 1. Those who don't know Christ and are seeking. 2. Those who accept Christ. 3. Those who are doing good works and bearing fruit. 4. Those who make other Disciples.
• Go on local, national, and international mission trips and bring youth and families of all ages to Christian concerts and help the youth and families discern what the Holy Spirit taught them during the trip or concert.
• Encourage Confirmation age students to attend the North Georgia Confirmation Camp, and when possible, attend with them.
• In partnership with the Senior Pastor, lead annual confirmation classes.
• Establish and use communication tools to communicate regularly with the youth and families, including Text messaging, Instagram, etc.
• Proactively attend Middle and High School activities and sit with the youth during events such as athletic events, concerts, Fellowship of Christian Athletes events, Fields of Faith, etc.
• Invite youth currently not involved in our youth group to join.
• Identify and lead youth and family sports programs at the Church as we build towards Phase Three and the new Christian Life Center.
• Proactively researches youth and family ministry best practices and incorporates these into the ministry.
• Be a ministry leader within the Church and the community.
• Assume the Senior Pastor's role during one worship service per month and engage the youth to participate in this worship service.
• When preaching, follow the sermon series established by the Senior Pastor.
• Proclaim the gospel clearly and consistently to children, youth, and families.
• Design and lead engaging programming that attracts new families and encourages growth.
• Lead families toward active participation in the life of the church, with a focus upon attracting the unchurched and de-churched.
• Develop and communicate a bold vision and strong leadership for all youth and family-related ministries. Have this vision approved first by the Senior Pastor and Leadership Council.
• Teach regularly in youth and family ministry settings.
• Lead outreach-oriented events such as camps, retreats, and community-focused initiatives.
• Equip parents and caregivers to be the primary spiritual leaders in their homes.
• Develop discipleship tools, classes, and resources that help families live out their faith daily.
• Recruit, train, and empower volunteer leaders to multiply ministry impact.
• Build a leadership pipeline that raises up new volunteers and future ministry leaders.
• Foster a culture of invitation, love, and spiritual expectancy.
• Ensure youth and family ministries are well-organized, safe, and marked by excitement and excellence.
• Provide input to strategically build Church ministries toward the Phase III of the long-term plan when the Family Life Center is built.
• Always follow the Church's Child Safety Program. Relationships
• Be young hearted enough to connect with youth and mature enough to communicate with adults.
• Establish an annual plan for major youth group and family events and have it approved by the Youth Committee, the Senior Pastor, and the Leadership Council.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and lead a team of adult volunteers and ensure that they have received training on our Child Safety Program and ensure a background check is on file.
• Regularly meet with the parents for input and guidance.
• Work with a Youth Committee that meets on a regular basis to provide input and ideas.
• Connect with area Church Youth Groups and where appropriate plan joint events.
• Proactively invite people to our Church.
• Partner with parents, Senior Pastor, Director(s) of Children's Ministries, and Leadership Council on Youth and Family Ministry opportunities.

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Co About Lincolnton Methodist Church:

Church and Community Description:

Lincolnton Methodist Church is a vibrant, medium-sized congregation of the Global Methodist Church located approximately 30 miles north of Augusta, Georgia-home of the Masters Golf Tournament. Our church is deeply committed to Christ and is experiencing steady, healthy growth. Lincolnton Methodist Church seeks to live out God's love in tangible ways. That spirit is felt the moment you walk through our doors on Sunday morning. Our congregation is increasingly made up of young families, and this exciting season of growth has created the need to add an Associate Pastor to our ministry team. We are seeking a pastor who feels called to walk alongside families, nurture disciples, and help guide our church into its next chapter. To support this growth, Lincolnton Methodist Church has embarked on a thoughtful three-phase expansion plan: 1. Phase One (Completed): A home adjacent to our Fellowship Hall was purchased and remodeled to serve as administrative offices, freeing up two large rooms for much-needed Sunday School and classroom space. 2. Phase Two (In Progress): Expansion of on-site parking on previously purchased property. 3. Phase Three (In Planning): Construction of a Christian Life Center on church-owned property. A task force is currently gathering data to discern the needs of both the church and the surrounding community, helping shape the vision and design of this future space. Lincolnton is a wonderful town of approximately 1,700 residents, known for its warm hospitality, Southern charm, and year-round community events. Lincoln County has a population of about 8,000 and is home to a school system that actively welcomes and encourages pastoral involvement. The county's eastern border is Clarks Hill Lake (also known as Lake Strom Thurmond), offering more than 400 miles of shoreline and earning the nickname "Georgia's Freshwater Coast." Growth in the county is being fueled by new home construction and families relocating to this beautiful recreation area. Outdoor activities and community life are central to the culture of Lincoln County. This is an exciting opportunity for a pastor who desires to serve in a growing church, engage meaningfully with families, and minister in a supportive, community-oriented environment. And have some fun along the way!

Job Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• An MDiv degree or the willingness to obtain an MDiv at an approved Global Methodist Seminary.
• Be ordained in, or a willingness to be ordained in, the Global Methodist Church.
• A minimum of two-years of youth and family ministry experience is preferred.
• Willing to work and grow into a Senior Pastor role.
• Must be a born again Christian and willing to profess his/her faith in Jesus openly.
• Conservative/Biblical theology with a following of Wesleyan theology and the doctrine of the Global Methodist Church.
• Heart, habits, and passion to see youth and families come to Jesus and grow into Christ.
• Experience in leading youth and families into a transforming relationship with Jesus.
• Experience recruiting, leading, and organizing teams of volunteers.

Physical Requirements:

• A high energy person who interacts with youth, parents, families, Church leaders, Church attendees, and volunteers in an exciting way.
• Able to lead youth and family events, worship services, and other activities.
• Able to drive the church van and bus (CDL license required, if needed the cost of the training will be provided) with all appropriate licenses and insurance.

Requirements:

Minimum Education:

College Minimum Years Experience:

3

Minimum Current Church Size:

100

• 250

Position Information:

Job Title:

Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries Time Type:

Full Time Job Category:

Associate Pastor Salary:

$50,000

• 60,000

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Blended Church Size:

100

• 250

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Lincolnton Methodist Church Contact Name:

Rev. Michael W. Gudka Address1: 202 N. Peachtree St. Address2: PO Box 85

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30817

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