Next Generation Pastor

Job Summary

Job Description

Next-Generation Pastor – First Reformed Church Oak Harbor (FRCOH) www.frcoh.org

Overview:

First Reformed Church of Oak Harbor (FRCOH) is recruiting a Next-Generation Pastor to foster the spiritual and ministry development of the next generation of FRCOH. This individual will exercise strong leadership, recruitment, and delegation skills. This individual must have a passion for the spiritual growth of children and youth as well as fostering community at FRCOH.

Fulltime Salaried Position Salary Range: 50-55k

Roles and Responsibilities

• Align the purpose, vision, and leadership of the Next-Generation Ministries Teams of FRCOH
  
  
  
  • Oversee the Nursery, Children, and Youth Ministries Teams
  
  
  • Oversee the Small Group Ministry Team
  
  
  • Oversee the Child Safety Team
  
  
  
  


• Define the ethos, goals, content, and assessment of the discipleship process of the next generation of FRCOH.

• Create and implement a long-term ministry path for students and families that inspires them towards a lasting relationship with Christ

• Coordinate with ministry team leaders to foster a vision for children and youth serving in the ministry of the church and in the community


• Serve as Child Safety Officer and lead the Child Safety Team
  
  
  
  • Manage FRC’s child protection system and membership in MinistrySafe https://ministrysafe.com/
  
  
  • Ensure that background checks and child safety training take place before volunteers serve in children’s ministry, church staff, or church leadership
  
  
  • Recruit and screen children and youth ministry volunteers
  
  
  • Ensure that safety protocols such as child check in and requiring staff to child ratios are maintained
  
  
  
  


• Foster community among the next generation of FRCOH
  
  
  
  • Take the lead in connecting new families with the FRC community
  
  
  • Plan and implement youth and family ministry events and programs
  
  
  • Work in tandem with FRC’s Young Life representative to reach the families and students of Oak Harbor with the Good News of Jesus Christ
  
  
  • Work in tandem with FRC Kidz preschool director to minister to the families and children who attend the preschool
  
  
  
  


• Prioritize and promote the ministry and service involvement of the next generation of FRCOH in the local and global context
  
  
  
  • Create and promote consistent opportunities for youth and children to serve in the Kingdom of God
  
  
  • Organize and conduct youth mission trips, service projects, ministry experiences, and youth led services
  
  
  
  

Experience and Skillset

• Strong background working with families and children (required)


• At least 10 years of ministry involvement (preferred)


• Previous training in and experience with child safety (required)


• Ministry experience involving at-risk children/teens (preferred)


• Able to break down projects into manageable steps and delegate


• A self-starter who can foster the spiritual formation of FRC’s emerging generation


• Able to recruit and organize teams of volunteers and lead teams effectively


• Able to keep records and follow a budget


• Willing to work under the guidelines set forth by the Reformed Church in America (RCA) Book of Church Order https://www.rca.org/about/government/book-of-church-order/


• Strong conflict resolution skills


• Agreement with allowed exception to the creeds and confession ascribed to by the RCA https://www.rca.org/about/theology/creeds-and-confessions/

Personal Characteristics

• A follower of Jesus Christ with a vibrant growing relationship with Him (required)


• A sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit and willingness to seek the Spirit’s direction in tandem with other church leadership.


• Ability to connect with children, students, and families.

• Is a highly motivated leader committed to helping others grow as disciples.


• Has a passion for recruiting and developing leaders and helping students find a ministry that matches their gifting.


• Ability to organize, inspire, and mobilizes ministry teams.


• Is a strong communicator and team player

Please send resume/CV, description of your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and faith journey (500 words), your personal philosophy of ministry (200 words), and three personal references (include phone #’s, email and street addresses) to [email protected]

Applications will be considered as received until position is filled.