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Associate Pastor of Family MinistriesTroy Christian Chapel • Troy, MichiganPosition SummaryThe Associate Pastor of Family Ministries provides Christ-centered pastoral leadership, primarily focused on the discipleship of children, youth, young adults, and their families. This role strengthens the long-term spiritual health of Troy Christian Chapel by equipping parents as primary disciple-makers, building healthy volunteer teams, and ensuring all family ministries are biblically faithful, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with TCC's mission and values. The Associate Pastor role includes pastoral responsibilities beyond family ministries. This includes occasional preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and involvement in the church's leadership structures.Professional QualificationsA bachelor's degree in biblical education or Christian ministry is required.The candidate should have experience in children's, youth, or family ministry (paid or volunteer), leading or training volunteers, teaching in church settings, pastoral care and visitation, and coordinating ministry programs or events. Experience across multiple age groups is preferred.The candidate must be an ordained Christian minister or willing to undergo the process of ordination in accordance with TCC bylaws.Primary ResponsibilitiesFamily Ministries Leadership (Pre-K through Young Adults)Provide vision, direction, and pastoral leadership for Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Young Adult Ministry.Ensure all programming is Christ-centered, biblically faithful, interdenominational in tone, and developmentally appropriate.Oversee curriculum selection and implementation under the direction of the Senior Pastor.Recruit, train, encourage, and support volunteers.Maintain and enforce safety protocols and child-protection policies.Communicate regularly with parents and support them as primary disciple-makers.Plan and oversee family-ministry events, retreats, and outreach opportunities.Teach and communicate the gospel clearly and effectively to children and youth.Educate young people with the Word of God for salvation, discipleship, and growth in Holiness.Train leaders and teachers to effectively educate young people with the Word of God for salvation, discipleship, and growth in Holiness.Pastoral MinistryPreach as assigned and provide pulpit supply during the Senior Pastor's absence.Teach adult Sunday School or midweek classes as assigned.Provide pastoral care as assigned, including hospital and homebound visitation, crisis care, and non-clinical pastoral counseling.Assist in worship services, including Scripture reading, prayer, communion, baptisms, dedications, weddings, and funerals.Support churchwide discipleship initiatives and congregational gatherings.Ministry Coordination & Leadership DevelopmentSupervise assigned lay-led ministries, including but not limited to family ministries.Support volunteer leaders with clarity, encouragement, and accountability.Help coordinate churchwide events.Strengthen alignment with TCC's mission and values.Work collaboratively with ministry leaders to ensure communication and unity. Governance & Staff CollaborationServe on the Pastors' Board.Serve on the Joint Pastors & Trustees Committee.Align family ministries with the churchwide vision.Maintain healthy communication and partnership with the Senior Pastor and staff.Facilities, Safety, and ComplianceCoordinate with Trustees/Facilities Coordinator regarding ministry-related facility needs.Participate in Spring and Fall Workdays in a pastoral/supportive capacity.Ensure that Family Ministries environments meet safety and compliance standards.Other DutiesCarry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor in accordance with the Bylaws and the needs of the congregation.Reporting StructureReports to: Senior PastorServes on: Pastors' BoardWorks closely with: Deacon Board, Trustees Board, ministry leaders, and volunteer teams.Supervises: Family-ministry volunteers and te