The church has a long history of prioritizing expositional preaching, investment in the next generation, and global missions, for which the church is extremely thankful. Ashland Grace Church is searching for someone to help the church grow in better engaging and discipling the students in the church and the community. This position is designed primarily to equip students, parents, and a youth staff of volunteers to pursue the Lord and delight in Him. As an Associate Pastor, this person also will join the pastoral staff and Board of Elders in shepherding the whole flock of God here at Grace.

Principle Function:

The Associate Pastor is responsible for helping to teach, shepherd, equip, and care for the flock of God at Grace Church. This position includes overall shepherding responsibilities, with a particular focus on Grace Students, NextGen ministries, and discipling families.

Requirements of the Position: [Reports to the Senior Pastor]

• Give vision and direction to the Student Ministry at Grace Church (both middle school and high school)
• Cultivate healthy relationships with students and parents, providing discipleship, counsel, correction, and instruction as needed
• Develop and implement a discipleship plan that helps students learn the Bible, the doctrines of the Christian faith, and how the faith intersects with the prevailing cultural narratives of the day.
• Organize, plan, and implement events for students.
• Lead, equip, and recruit volunteers in the Student Ministry, leading a Youth Staff to best and most effectively accomplish the mission of the ministry.
• Establish clear communication with parents of students and actively develop and implement avenues to equip and disciple parents.
• Oversee training opportunities throughout the year that provide parents with Biblical instruction and training to help better understand the role and responsibilities
• Work with the Senior Pastor and Executive Director of Operations to promote the integration of students into the life and ministry of Grace Church
• Engage in community opportunities, faith-based ministries, and/or local schools to reach youth
• Promote and model the value of inter-generational relationships in the life of the church
• Shepherd and care for Grace Church, including (but not limited to) hospital visits, counseling, and all-church gatherings, as needed. Be regularly engaged in the Sunday morning corporate worship service(s) and other special services of the church.
• Work alongside the Pastoral Team to shepherd the flock of God at Grace Church, including (but not limited to) counseling, one-on-one and small group discipleship, funerals, weddings, baptisms, and assisting in communion services.
• Be engaged in various teaching opportunities throughout the life of the church.
• Provide pastoral care for those hurting, sick, hospitalized, or confined to home.
• Support the Senior Pastor and Executive Director of Operations in implementing the vision of Grace Church.
• Be an active participant in Pastoral Team meetings and Staff Meetings
• Serve on the Board of Elders.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume to Bonnie Gross, Executive Administrator at Grace Church.