UPC YMM Pastor Search

The Church Information form which is a description of  UPC and the position we have available can be found on the Presbyterian Churh U.S.A.’s Website.  Below we have included some excerpts of the job description.

A. Major Responsibilities:

Encourage, mentor and equip others as disciples of Christ while demonstrating a vibrant personal relationship with Him.

Pastor Youth Mission and Ministry (YMM) community.
-Promote a structure to build community and relationships among parents, volunteers and students within YMM and with the greater UPC community
-Communicate the Gospel and biblical principles in a creative and culturally relevant manner to youth
-Continually evaluate a comprehensive youth program aligned with departmental and church vision
-Lead, mentor, and provide pastoral support

***Collaborate with Elders and staff to develop and implement strategic initiatives, plan a $300k annual budget and oversee the department

***Coordinate meaningful mission activity to engage youth in deepening and sharing their faith beyond UPC

***Evaluate and expand small group ministry

***Break through barriers and embrace diversity in ministry and community

Develop volunteer leadership
-Strategically recruit and encourage volunteers who are called to establish accountable, committed relationships with students and families
-Focus volunteers in the areas of their spiritual gifts

Collaborate across UPC departments to develop and support others in church-wide initiatives (e.g., work with University Ministries to recruit and equip volunteers)

Provide pastoral leadership for UPC congregation
-Assist in worship
-Participate in regular leadership meetings (staff, Session…)

B.  Characteristics and qualifications needed
 

We seek an Associate Pastor who is a follower of Jesus Christ, models a spirit filled life, has a passionate long-term call to youth ministry and is gifted in the tasks of leading and teaching in large and small group settings. Candidates should…

Teacher
• be rooted in the Word and continually growing in faith
• visibly walk with Christ in an appealing and engaging manner
• be able to connect biblical truths to real life experiences
• be well educated in biblical studies and church traditions

Community Builder
• be approachable and accessible
• promote open communication among stake holders.
• facilitate and build relationships with students, parents, staff, volunteers, elders and others within and beyond the church community.

Pastoral Gifts
• be playful, fun and humorous
• be a student of what it means to be an adolescent today.
• naturally relate with students and earn their respect.

Leadership Skills
• develop structures to facilitate community.
• actively engage with and respect colleagues.
• foster an entrepreneurial spirit while honoring the strengths of the current program
• be a confident servant leader who collaborates to create, communicate and execute YMM and UPC vision
• lead staff, students and volunteers in pursuit of God’s call to ministry
• celebrate staff and volunteers.