Assistant Pastor (Outreach & Young Adults)

Assistant Pastor (Outreach & Young Adults)

The Chapel in Marlboro

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Classification: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Assistant Pastor (Outreach & Young Adults) will support the mission and ministry of The Chapel in Marlboro by leading our young adult ministry, developing a vibrant outreach strategy, and assisting the Lead Pastor with church-wide administrative and communication support. This role is ideal for a pastor who is relationally gifted, mission-minded, and organizationally capable.

Year-One Priorities

1. Recruit and develop an Outreach Team to lead 2–4 church-wide outreach initiatives.

2. Launch and lead a Young Adults Ministry (bi-weekly spiritual formation gatherings and bi-monthly fellowship events).

3. Support church communication and administrative systems, working alongside the Lead Pastor and office staff to improve clarity and coordination.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Outreach & Missions (Primary Leadership)

- Recruit, lead, and shepherd a volunteer Outreach Team.

- Plan and execute seasonal outreach events and service opportunities in the community, including utilizing the church's food truck at various community events.

- Equip the congregation to live missionally in their daily lives.

- Support and help coordinate the church’s local and global missions involvement.

2. Young Adults Ministry (Lead and Equip)

- Launch and lead a bi-weekly gathering for young adults focused on biblical teaching, prayer, and spiritual formation.

- Organize bi-monthly fellowship or discipleship events for young adults (ages 18–30).

- Provide spiritual care, mentoring, and leadership development for young adults.

- Create a pathway for young adults to engage in church life and ministry.

3. General Pastoral & Administrative Support (Assist and Coordinate)

- Depending on timing and staffing needs, assist with youth ministry support until the part-time Youth Pastor role is filled.

- Assist the Lead Pastor in maintaining organizational clarity and operational health.

- Help implement and manage church-wide tools and systems (e.g., church management software such as Planning Center).

- Support the documentation and review of church policies and procedures (e.g., safety, facility use, ministry guidelines).

- Assist in the development and upkeep of an employee handbook in coordination with the Lead Pastor and office staff.

- Help keep church records, calendars, and communication systems organized and up to date, along with the office staff.

- Collaborate with staff to ensure alignment across ministries and smooth internal communication.

- Preach occasionally, officiate funerals and weddings as needed, and provide pastoral care in collaboration with the pastoral team.

Qualifications

- A mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a life that reflects godly character (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5).

- Agreement with the doctrinal beliefs and mission of The Chapel in Marlboro.

- Pastoral gifting with strength in teaching, team-building, and relational ministry.

- A heart for outreach and evangelism, with a desire to reach and disciple the next generation.

- Administrative competencies, including strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and use systems like Planning Center or similar tools.

- Comfortable helping draft, maintain, and coordinate policies, procedures, and internal communications.

- Seminary education preferred (completed or in process), but not required.

- Willingness to work collaboratively within a team-led church staff culture.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

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