PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES Ministry Description
Nappanee First Brethren Church
1600 North Main St., Nappanee, IN 46550
574-773-4252
www.firstbrethrenchurch.com
DESCRIPTION
Nappanee First Brethren Church is a 125 year old congregation with an average attendance of 300.
We are affiliated with The Brethren Church (Ashland, OH), an evangelical body with
Anabaptist/pietistic origin. We hold firmly to the inspiration and authority of God’s Word.
PURPOSE
Provide leadership, direction, and management of all aspects of the Children and Youth Ministry
(nursery through college), including training & equipping of/for parents, using Orange strategies
(as outlined in “Think Orange” by Reggie Joiner). In addition, to provide necessary pastoral
support to the Senior Pastor and the congregation at large using Missional principles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Youth Ministry
1. Lead/administrate/resource and promote comprehensive vision of Youth Ministry through the
Think Orange strategy (XP3 curriculum).
2. Oversee the recruitment and development of volunteer youth staff. Conduct regular planning
meetings, including regular communications.
3. Maintain regular, effective lines of communication between the youth ministry to the youth
and their families, as well as to the church overall.
4. Establish and facilitate regular youth meetings (i.e. small groups, Bible studies, social
gatherings, etc).
5. Develop and maintain youth leadership team, complete with regular planning meetings.
6. Managing Jr. High & Sr. High Discipleship teachers and curriculum.
7. Promote district and national youth participation.
8. Expose youth to service opportunities in and around the local community, as well as within the
church and short-term mission trips.
9. Maintain individual interaction with youth (online interaction: Facebook, Twitter, Email &
personal interaction: attend extra curricular events, school visits).
Children’s Ministry & Parents’ Ministry
1. Oversee the spiritual development and fulfillment of the children’s ministry vision.
2. Lead forward in the Think Orange Process by manage/administrate/equip and resource the
curriculum & staffing for First Look (pre-school) & 252 (Elementary).
3. Assist Christian Education Ministry in Development of the children’s ministry team through
recruiting, orientation, training, organizing, and encouraging.
4. Provide leadership, guidance and resourcing for Parents in conjunction with the curriculum.
5. Develop, oversee and evaluate the processes that ensure the safety and security of all children
during all programs.
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Other Pastoral Duties
1. Assist with planning and implementation of Sunday morning worship services (including
preaching as needed).
2. Participate in all Staff and Advisory Board meetings.
3. Provide counseling on an as needed basis.
4. Perform weddings, funerals, baptisms and baby dedications as needed.
Denomination/Community
1. Represent the church by serving on appropriate committees or boards of the Brethren Church
(Ashland, OH) and the Indiana District of the Brethren Church.
2. Participate in monthly district Youth Pastor’s Cluster.
3. Be involved in the life of the community.
Continuing Ed
1. Attend conferences/seminars for professional development.
2. Regularly read various books, articles, blogs related to ministry.
RELATIONSHIPS
Associate staff position, accountable to the Senior Pastor and Pastoral Relations Committee.
Relates closely with other office staff, ministry leaders, the congregation; as well as to the
community.
QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must be a committed and growing follower of Jesus Christ with an evangelical
understanding of Scripture and a missional understanding of the Church. Undergraduate Degree or
training in Youth Ministry strongly recommended. A Master in Youth Ministry, Christian Education
or Divinity degree is preferred but not mandatory. Candidate should also be team-oriented. Be
detail-oriented and organized, able to manage an annual budget and engage in long-range
planning; proficient in planning and executing retreats, camps and mission trips. A minimum of 1
year pastoral experience is also preferred due to the demands of this position. The candidate’s
spiritual gift mix may include administration, leadership, teaching, exhortation, pastor/shepherd,
evangelism and mercy. Crucial elements for the candidate are to have a heart for children; a
passion for and ability to relate well with middle and high school students with an ability to
communicate Biblical truth in a way that is engaging and relevant to the issues they face, desiring
to see them develop as maturing disciples; and a heart for family-based ministry, with ability to
inspire and equip parents to be the primary spiritual leaders of their children.
SALARY and BENEFITS
Negotiable, Commensurate with Education and Experience.
Candidates are asked to provide 1.) a resume and 2.) either a cover letter or upload a 1-2 minute
YouTube video sharing why they feel they would fit well in this ministry position.
Send resume & cover letter/video to:
By email – PRNFBC@gmail.com
Regular Mail – Tony Hasse, PR Chair; Nappanee First Brethren Church, 1600 North Main St.,
Nappanee, IN 46550
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