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Next Gen and Discipleship Pastor

One Hope at FBTC
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Position Description

Title: Next Gen and Discipleship Pastor             

Reports to: Immediate Supervisor – Executive Pastor         Chief Supervisor – Senior Pastor

Department: Pastoral

Effective Date: At Date of Hire

Classification: Exempt (Ministerial), Full-Time

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Working under the vision of the Senior Pastor, the Next Gen and Discipleship Pastor will provide leadership, vision, and direction to the execution of youth and college/young adult ministry, as well as discipleship ministry for all ages at One Hope. 

Youth & Young Adult Generations Ministry – Lead a dynamic ministry experience for youth (grades 6-12) and college/young adults. The Next Gen Pastor will create a place for students and young adults to belong, connect and grow with God and each other through leading a weekly youth program (grades 6-12), a weekly college/young adult program, planning and executing fun events and activities, and providing a place for them to come talk through their thoughts, problems, and feelings. 

Discipleship Ministry – Lead a dynamic discipleship ministry guiding the congregation and seekers through transformational spiritual growth. The Discipleship Pastor will implement church growth and spiritual growth strategies to help others grow in their faith and be active in our church community, including leading a mid-week adult Bible study and implementing a comprehensive small group ministry at One Hope. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Youth and Young Adult Next Gen Pastor

  • Create, plan and execute a dynamic evening mid-week service and Sunday morning Bible teaching experience for 6th-12th grade, as well as a weekly Bible study for college/young adults.
  • Teach the Bible to youth and young adults with conviction, compassion, and care taking into consideration the spiritual, emotional, and mental needs of the community at hand. 
  • Reach out to local Junior High, High School, and Colleges to help promote church activities and invite students to One Hope activities and services.
  • Engage with and develop close pastoral relationships with Junior High students, High School students, and College/Young Adults.
  • Help organize, plan and serve at 2-3 larger annual One Hope community outreach events (i.e. Harvest Fair, World Religion Days, etc...).
  • Plan, organize and execute annual Summer and Winter camps for grades 6-12, as well as an occasional Youth Missions Trip.

Discipleship Pastor

  • Develop and lead a growth-minded discipleship ministry that is gospel-centered.
  • Oversee the church’s small group ministry.
  • Work with other staff, church leaders, and the volunteer Welcome Team to create a welcoming church environment and experience with an emphasis on retaining and integrating new people into the church community.
  • Provide care and support to those within the One Hope church community. 
  • Recruit, manage, and train volunteers in outreach-related ministries. 

REQUIRED OTHER FUNCTIONS

  • Works and consults with the Senior and Executive Pastors to develop an annual budget for Youth and Young Adult Next Gen and Discipleship ministries at One Hope and operates within the constraints of that budget.
  • Properly handle money for events, activities, and fundraisers.
  • Meet with the Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Staff weekly to coordinate ministries and attend all pastoral retreats.
  • Recruit, develop, and deploy volunteers for the church’s Next Gen and Discipleship ministries.
  • Prepare and deliver dynamic and life applicable sermons to deliver to the whole congregation when asked (up to 4 times a year).
  • Respond in a timely manner (within 24 hours) to inquiries and requests made in-person, over the telephone, and by e-mail.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher with a Christian ministry emphasis. 
  • A calling to pastoral ministry who will seek ministerial license from One Hope at FBTC as of the date of hire for employment.
  • Knowledge of the Bible and what the Gospel means with the ability to connect and teach others of all ages Biblical truths publicly in both large and small group settings. 
  • Understanding of and willingness to serve within the doctrinal commitments of the church. 
  • Ability to effectively plan, write, and present age appropriate curriculum and lesson plans. 
  • Experience in Youth, Young Adult, and Discipleship ministry (paid or volunteer).
  • Ability to create and execute vision while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines. 
  • Ability to resolve conflict and work with people within the church.
  • Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Google Drive.
  • Ability to organize and lead others.
  • Strong relational skills comfortable sharing faith and inviting other people to church.
  • Be a team player who is spiritually mature and a good role model.
  • Must be able to travel to off-site ministry events such as camps, mission trips, and church-sponsored activities, which may require driving a rented or personal vehicle.
  • Ability to pass all required background checks and make sure all events and volunteers are legally compliant including but not limited to AB506/B&P 18975 compliance. 
  • Must have good spiritual disciplines including but not limited to a private devotional time, commitment to regular worship, and giving. 
  • Must become a member of One Hope at FBTC and remain in good standing along with living a devoted life to Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and in full agreement with One Hope at FBTC’s Values, Vision, Purpose, and Statement of Faith (See Attached Statement of One Hope at FBTC’s Values, Vision, Purpose, and Statement of Faith).

Mental Demands

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while multi-tasking. 
  • Patience and understanding when leading volunteers. 
  • Must be able to work with a wide range of personalities and collaborate with staff on church projects. 
  • Tolerance when dealing with troubled youth and adults who are disrespectful, angry, or belligerent.

Physical Demands

  • The ability to work on the computer for long periods of time while sitting or standing.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Moving and rearranging items needed for services, activities, and events with required lifting and moving up to 35 pounds. 
  • Have good mobility and possess stamina with the ability to engage in various activities with young people such as sports, games, and outdoor adventures.

Working Conditions

  • Primarily indoors in mostly temperature controlled areas, with occasional outdoor activities in non-temperature controlled areas.
  • Requires evening and weekend availability. 
  • May be called on to work beyond normal work hours when necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisors to support the overall goals and objectives of the church. 

One Hope at FBTC’s Values, Vision, Purpose, and Statement of Faith

Our Values 

Worshiping God: We were made to love God with all our hearts. We believe that worship is both the celebration of the love of God as well as surrender to the will of God. 

The Family of God: We were made to experience being the family of God. We believe that fellowship means time together, study together and service together. We believe that this best happens in the context of a small group. We believe that we are called to be an English-speaking church that warmly welcomes and enfolds people from all nations and languages. 

Growth in Jesus Christ: We were made to continue to grow as followers of Jesus Christ. We believe that spiritual growth is a lifelong process. This means obedience to Jesus Christ's commands, regular study of God's Word, living a life of prayer and serving one another in love. 

Impact on the Community: We were made to change the world by making disciples from all nations. We believe that there is no one thing more important than sharing the greatness of Jesus Christ to all persons, locally and globally. 

Our Vision 

We want to be a Christian church in which the greatness of Jesus Christ can be experienced and entered into by people from all nations (through faith in the bodily resurrected Jesus Christ) and which will continue to impact and transform the San Gabriel Valley by deeds of love done in His name and for His glory. 

Our Purpose 

To spread the Good News that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and to make faithful disciples from people of all nations, according to the Word of God (Matthew 1:21; 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 2:11). - To demonstrate the reality of God's love for our neighbors through service to the community (Mark 12:30-31, Luke 10:29-37; Mark 10:42-45; I John 3:16-18). - To glorify God by preparing believers for personal growth and purposeful action (Mark 1:16 18, John 15:8; Eph 4:11-16). 

Our Statement of Faith 

1. We believe that the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments, is the uniquely inspired and infallible written Word of God, and is our supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and practice (Matt. 24:35; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:20- 21). 

2. We believe in one God eternally existing in three Persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; John 16:7-15; Col. 2:9-10). 

3. We believe that human beings were created in the image of God and that, having sinned, they have incurred the penalty of spiritual death (Gen. 1:27; Gen. 2:17; Romans 3:23, 5:12, 6:23; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Eph 2:1-10). 

4. We believe that God became incarnate in Jesus Christ, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was born of the Virgin Mary, is true God and true human, and is the only and sufficient mediator between God and human beings (John 4:24; 14:9; 2 Cor. 5:19; Luke 2:34-35; Col. 2:9; Heb. 4:15; 1 Tim. 2:5). 

5. We believe in the vicarious death of our Lord Jesus Christ, His physical resurrection from the dead, His ascension into Heaven, and His personal and visible return to the earth; and that salvation is received only through personal faith in Him without any benefit of human merit (Rom. 5:8,17; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 2:24; Matt. 28:5-6; Acts 1:9,11; 2:32; 4:12; Rom 5:17; 1 Thess. 4:16; John 14:6; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Rev 1:17-18; 19:11-16; 22:7, 12-13, 20). 

6. We believe in the personality of the Holy Spirit and that the Spirit's ministry is to reveal Jesus Christ to human beings in their regeneration, spiritual growth and Christian living (John 3:5-8; 14:16 17, 26; 16:13-14; 14:25-26, Rom. 8:13-14; Titus 3:5). 

7. We believe that baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience showing the essential facts in redemption - the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - and the essential experience of the believer - death to sin and resurrection to newness of life (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom 6:4-11; Titus 3:5; Matt. 28:19-20). 

8. We believe that the Lord's Supper is a remembrance of the Lord's death and resurrection until His Second Coming (Mark 14:22-24; 1 Cor. 11:24-26). 

9. We believe the church in the New Testament to be both universal and local; that the universal church, as known as the Body of Christ, is all persons throughout the world and of all ages professing personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; and that a local church is composed of believers in a given location, baptized and associated together for worship, service and the spreading of the Gospel (1 Cor. 1:2; Eph. 1:22-23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:4; 13:2-4; Matt 16:15-19; Col 1:18; I Peter 5:1-4). 

10. We believe marriage is defined as a sacred union between one biological male and one biological female, who always have been biologically a man and woman, according to Holy Scriptures (Genesis 2:7-25; Matthew 19:4-5). We believe 1 Timothy 3:2 does not disqualify a divorced person from leadership or service but if married, does require a sincere devotion between husband and wife. If children are granted to this union, we believe God’s plan is for children to have the benefit of both one father and one mother. We stand united that this sacred union can never be man with man or woman with woman. 

11. We believe in the Sanctity of human life. Life begins at conception and upholding this sanctity of life is consistent with our Christian faith. (Jer. 1:5, Ps 139:13).