Description of Duties
The Associate Pastor of Family Ministry is responsible for providing pastoral oversight to The Granville Chapel’s ministries to children, students, and their respective families as directed below:
o Supervise the Children’s Director and Student Director and participate in their ministry activities as necessary.
o Promote a Biblical, covenantal approach to family ministry among the church.
o Regularly assess the fruitfulness of various children’s and student ministry programs, and work to further strengthen those programs as necessary.
o Work with the Children’s Director and Student Director to choose and integrate appropriate curriculum in all areas of children’s and student ministry.
o Work with the Session to develop and implement comprehensive safety policies for children, students, and volunteers.
o Provide grace-focused pastoral care for children, students, and their parents.
o Work with other leaders in the church to develop and implement discipleship programs aimed at equipping parents in all stages to reflect and promote a God-centered worldview in their homes and communities.
o Promote a culture where children, students, and parents actively share their lives and the gospel with others as a means of fellowship and personal evangelism.
o Teach communicants classes as scheduled.
In addition to the above responsibilities, the Associate Pastor of Family Ministry is also responsible to:
o Assist the Senior Pastor in leading the weekly worship service and administering the sacraments.
o Provide pulpit supply when needed.
o Participate in all staff meetings and activities.
o Provide pastoral leadership to the Diaconate as needed.
o Participate in Session meetings, Presbytery meetings, and the PCA General Assembly.
• Demonstrated commitment to Jesus Christ and adherence to the doctrinal statements of the PCA • Master’s degree from an accredited seminary • Related ministry experience • Ordained or immediately ordainable as a Teaching Elder in the PCA • Must pass comprehensive background check and provide character references in support of their work with children and students
03/03/2025
To apply, please submit your Ministerial Data Form (MDF) or similar document to the Search Committee Communications Team ([email protected])