Position Title: Associate Campus Pastor/Central Kids Pastor

Campus: Glendale

Reports to: Lead Kids Pastor

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary: The Associate Campus Pastor/Central Kids Pastor will focus on helping people take their Next Spiritual Steps. They will lead Central’s Rooted Ministry, lead and develop a thriving Cares Ministry, and lead campus Special Events. Their primary focus will be to create an exciting and engaging Kid’s Ministry, leading kids in their next steps on their journey with Jesus. This role will engage individuals and families in the community and will work to recruit, develop, and equip volunteer leaders in each area of ministry. The Associate Campus Pastor/Central Kids Pastor must embody a heart for people and possess the maturity and wisdom to pastorally equip and empower people as they grow in their faith.

This position is connected to the faith and ministry of the church and moves forward the vision of Central Christian Church.

Essential Job Functions:

Help people commit to Jesus Christ and the Glendale campus by taking their next spiritual steps through Discover More classes, joining a Rooted Group, participating in Community Groups, and through baptism.

Lead the development and implementation of Central Cares Ministry

Help and assist every person to discover and activate their gifts for ministry so they can fulfill their mission and the mission of Central Christian Church.

Create memorable and meaningful Special Events to develop community and enhance the Glendale campus experience

Develop relationships with individuals and families

Manage communication between Leadership Teams and Campus Pastor

Develop, maintain, and grow partnerships with families, school administrators, and community organizations

Participate in the leadership, development, and implementation of Central Kids’ weekend ministry. This includes but is not limited to, curriculum and program development, resource preparation, room preparation, room staffing, and set-up and tear-down

Participate in the leadership and implementation of Central Kids’ ministry events. This includes but is not limited to Camp 456 (4th-6th grade), Kids Camp, Training nights, and outreach activities

Support the Central Kids’ Core Values: Safety and Security, Biblical Teaching, Fun, Community and Families

Support the vision and direction of Central Christian Church and Family Ministries

Attend Campus Lead Team meetings as required

Participate in “all staff” events at each level.

Attend monthly ACP meetings

Attend weekly Kids Ministry meetings

Attend all church-wide/campus-specific events

Volunteer Recruiting, Training and Development:

Recruit and develop volunteer leadership for Cares, Central Kids, Rooted, and Special Events

Train, empower, and encourage leadership in all areas (best practices, group multiplication, disciple-making, etc.)

Help Volunteer Leaders remain focused on helping people connect in the community and to grow in their next steps.

Cast a clear vision for how to move people to their Next Step and connect them to Baptism, Rooted, Cares, and Community Groups

Recruit, equip, and empower Student Leaders in the Central Kids Ministry

Support the vision and direction of Central Christian Church and Family Ministries

Campus Life:

Provide pastoral care to the people in each AOR as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and hospital/hospice calls.

Assist and support the Campus Pastor’s work with overall campus community life

As needed, support the Campus Pastor in meeting the benevolence needs of the campus

Support the Campus Pastor in his/her efforts to build a strong community and to reach the community that surrounds the campus

Understand and achieve KPI goals that are set every year

Act as one of the primary backups for Campus Pastor in his/her absence

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

A personal walk with Jesus.

Excellent written and communication skills.

Organizational skills.

Ability to work independently within scope of assignment.

Manages time and prioritizes duties effectively.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Competencies:

Manages complexity

Decision quality

Plans and aligns

Drives Results

Collaborates

Develops talent

Builds Effective Teams

Demonstrates self-awareness

Personal Expectations:

Must align with the vision, and values of Central Christian Church and be committed to doing Central no harm.

Growing in your personal relationship with Christ.

Develop personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the Church.

Staff Expectations:

Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Central Christian Church employees, defined by the Employee Handbook.

Financially support the vision of Central Christian Church by faithfully giving at least 10% of gross income.

Be an active Owner at Central Christian Church, making every effort to uphold the six core values of Central.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to twenty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.