Associate Pastor of Family/Youth Ministries

1. Senior Pastor Assistance: Assist the Senior Pastor in accomplishing the weekly responsibilities of the church, preparing for each Sunday, overseeing the staff and various teams, and leading the members of Desert Son Community Church in the fulfillment of the Great Commission given in Matthew 28:19-20 to make disciples.
2. Children’s Ministry (Nursery-5th Grade): Oversee the Children’s Ministry by (1) recruiting, leading, training, and empowering a Children’s Ministry Team of volunteer leaders and teachers to guide our ministry to children and parents; (2) ensuring curriculum succession from nursery to college; (3) scheduling meaningful events throughout the year as needed that fit the overall mission of DSCC (e.g., family fellowship events, VBS, etc.); (4) working with the other Elders to implement ongoing training and encouragement for parents; and (5) assessing the overall Children’s Ministry and making revisions as needed to further the vision and mission of DSCC.
3. Youth Ministry (6th-12th Grade): Oversee the Youth Ministry by (1) recruiting, leading, training, and empowering a Youth Ministry Team of volunteer leaders to guide our ministry to youth and parents; (2) developing and leading regular youth meetings and other discipleship opportunities for youth, while having primary oversight of the teaching in the Youth Ministry; (3) planning and implementing retreats, mission trips, special events, and local mission opportunities; (4) mentoring, discipling, and cultivating relationships with the youth who attend DSCC and/or youth group; and (5) assessing the overall Youth Ministry and making revisions as needed to further the vision and mission of DSCC.
4. Adult Ministries: Support the needs of the Adult Ministries as identified by the Elders and directed by the Senior Pastor.
5. Preaching and Teaching: Preach the Word of God for the edification of the church approximately four to six times annually (sometimes less, sometimes more depending on circumstances). Help lead services when the church gathers for worship and business as needed.

The Elders may change the scope of the Associate Pastor’s ministry as appropriate to address the needs of the church.