Hire a Youth Pastor

Job Description

Position Title: Coordinator of Faith Formation
Reports to: Associate Pastor for Congregational Life
Salary: Minimum $45,000 plus benefits

Qualifications:
• Possess the knowledge and ability to teach and communicate PC (USA)/Reformed Theology while demonstrating a strong faith in God and a commitment to Christ with love for all people. • A minimum of 1-4 years of applicable leadership experience working with children and/or youth and their families. • Ability to plan short and long term visions of ministry that foster spiritual growth for children, youth and their families at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church. • Ability to engage, empower, train, and organize the members of Fort Hill Presbyterian Church to share their gifts and time to build relationships with children, youth and their families. • Good communication, organizational and leadership skills. • Possess the ability and willingness to ensure that teaching and learning experiences are accessible to all people, without regard to learning differences, special needs or physical limitations. • Demonstrate a spiritual maturity. Ability to be a self-starter with initiative and creativity. • Exhibits a commitment to Fort Hill Presbyterian Church and its: worship, theology, and vision for ministry. • 4 year undergraduate degree recommended. • Basic knowledge of computer skills and budget management.

Essential Responsibilities: • Work with the Associate Pastor for Congregational Life in the planning and implementation of life-long Discipleship at Fort Hill Presbyterian for people of all ages. • Building and growing a foundation of faith for children and their families (newborn through 5th grade), and in collaboration with the Associate Pastor for Congregational Life, work with youth (Grades 6-8) and their families. • Coordinating with the AP for Congregational Life to plan and facilitate programming for faith formation for various weekly church gatherings and activities. • Effectively communicate and implement the vision for spiritual growth at Fort Hill and enable discipleship for children and families while engaging faithful adult volunteers. • Responsible for promoting and fostering a nurturing community of faith for Fort Hill Presbyterian Church and the Clemson community. Finding welcoming, creative and inclusive ways to help people find and use their strengths. • Responsible for creating and maintaining consistent communication with church members about upcoming events and various activities in the life of the church. • Plan and execute various Worship experiences and fellowship activities and trips for children, youth (Grades 6-8) and their families throughout the year for Fort Hill Presbyterian Church. • Fosters a community at Fort Hill-emotionally, spiritually and physically. • Ensure all adult volunteers working with children and youth have completed Safe Place training. Ensure Safe Place policies are followed. Provide Safe Place training for volunteers as needed.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating chapel time for Fort Hill Presbyterian Church Preschool. • Responsible for maintaining healthy boundaries for yourself and ensuring that you are observing personal Sabbath time.

Relational:
• Works with Pastor/Head of Staff and Associate Pastor for Congregational Life. • Participates in Discipleship Ministry meetings • Participates in weekly staff meetings and weekly meetings with the AP for Congregational Life. • Annual review with the Personnel and Program support team. • Participates in Presbytery sponsored events for church leaders. • Attend meetings with the Preschool Director and Board as the staff liaison to Fort Hill Presbyterian Preschool. • Fosters relationships with children, youth and families to ensure all feel involved and a part of the ministry at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church. • Continuing Education will be offered for the Coordinator of Faith Formation. The expectation is that this offering will be used annually. • Ensure that all feel welcome.

Please email us at [email protected] with questions or to submit a resume and cover letter.
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Fort Hill Presbyterian Church

Fort Hill Presbyterian Church was established in 1895 to serve Clemson College students and faculty. In 2024, Fort Hill serves people of all ages throughout our larger community.

This is a non-ordained position working for the growth of disciples from our youngest through elementary school, and in collaboration with the Associate Pastor for Congregational Life, for our middle school youth(6th-8th grade.) In collaboration with the A/P for Congregational Life and the Children's Ministry Team the person in this position will develop, communicate and implement the programming for our youngest disciples.