Associate Pastor of Student & Family Ministries

JOB DESCRIPTION DATE: May 20, 2025
JOB TITLE: Associate Pastor of Student & Family Ministries
LOCATION: Nashua, IA
REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor (Accountable to Elder Team)
FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Salaried with benefits (pay commensurate with experience)
WEEKENDS: Yes
SUMMARY This Associate Pastor position will primarily provide leadership, development and direction to the Student Ministries (ages infant - 12th grade) and volunteer teams as it pertains to the vision, mission and strategy of Cedar Point Church.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other additional duties may be assigned.

• Provide vision, strategy, and development for all Student Ministry environments (infant - 12th grade) including any future church campuses, while teaching regularly in any needed areas.

• Coordinate, recruit and train volunteers for the implementation of programming for our Student Ministries for the spiritual formation of students and equipping of parents to fulfill their calling as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.

• Perform other ministerial duties as assigned, including but not limited to: preaching, performing weddings, funerals, leading worship services, teaching assimilation classes, leading a LIFE Group, attend meetings, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach, develop, and encourage adult volunteer leaders.
• Train, disciple, and raise up student leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. The individual's commitment to Christ will be evidenced in his personal life, family relationships and ministry. His daily walk with God will be an example to all.
• BA or BS degree from an accredited Bible College.
• A passion to see youth and families grow in their relationship with Christ while reaching the lost in our community and beyond.
• Agreement with the complementarian beliefs and policies of CPC.
• Fully supporting the mission & vision of Cedar Point Church.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess strong relational and listening skills with ability to develop effective personal connections.
• Be effective at shepherding and team building, with the ability to lead with a spirit of discernment.
• Be able to understand and support CPC's unique vision and effectively apply established systems and processes to guide self and others toward the realization of the vision.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups. Ability to effectively communicate verbally with church members and other employees of the organization, using proper grammar without dialect or slang.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems efficiently and effectively while maintaining good working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work assignments will include attendance at meetings and events in a building which is multi-level with several sets of stairs. Cedar Point is a drug free environment.
COMMENTS The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
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If interested in applying for this open position, please fill out an online application here:
Cedar Point Church
310 Main St
PO Box 321
Nashua IA 50658