November 28, 2017
Dear Pastoral Candidate:
Thank you for your interest in the position of Associate/Youth Pastor at First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Several forms are attached that we would like you to review, fill out as appropriate and return to us. The call for this position is open until filled.
Please return your application package, and a resume or ministry profile to [email protected].
The Search Committee will process applicant forms, conduct initial review of candidates, and contact references. We will contact you for any further information needed. We will notify you of our progress and decisions as we progress through this process.
We look forward to your response!
Sincerely,
Michael Tomczak Search Committee Chairman
P.S. If you are interested in finding out more about our church, denomination, and town please feel free to visit the following websites:
imcov.org covchurch.org ironmountain.org
125 East H Street PO Box 604 Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Phone: 906-774-5611 Fax: 906-774-2132 ASSOCIATE/YOUTH PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
I. Title: Associate/Youth Pastor
II. Job Goal: The Associate Pastor, working under the direction and guidance of the Senior Pastor, provides pastoral leadership for the youth of the First Covenant Church (FCC) and works with the Senior Pastor to lead and empower the congregation in fulfilling the vision and mission of FCC: Vision Statement: Our vision is to bring glory and honor to God. Mission Statement: Our mission is to be a GROWing church. God-centered, inspiring worship Relational Fellowship Opportunities for Biblical Discipleship Working out our faith through service and evangelism
III. Education and Experience: The Associate Pastor shall: 1 Have a minimum of an Associate degree from an accredited college or university; 2 Have a minimum of two years’ experience working with youth in a Christian environment.
IV. Qualifications: Qualifications for the Associate Pastor are: 1 Professes Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and Savior of the world; 2 Believes the Bible is the inspired word of God; 3 Senses the call of God to a Biblically-based Christian ministry; 4 Models Christ-like attitudes, values, and character; 5 Possesses an understanding and acceptance of the theology and spirit of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and the local congregation; 6 Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective programming for youth ministries; 7 Demonstrated ability to lead multi-style worship services; 8 Ability to relate to and communicate with a diverse congregation of all ages; 9 Understands and embraces team dynamics; 10 Ability to maintain confidentiality; and 11 Possesses a good work ethic and communication skills.
V. Ministry Duties: Ministry duties of the Associate Pastor include: 1 Give leadership to and have responsibility for the elementary age, junior high age, and senior high age ministries including Sunday School, youth groups, Confirmation, discipleship, campus contacts, “hanging out”, Bible camp retreats, the Covenant triennial youth gathering (CHIC), fundraising, and other ministry opportunities; 2 Work with FCC Church Board to help accomplish church goals and objectives; 3 Work with the Board of Christian Education in the recruitment, training, and equipping of lay leaders and volunteers for all youth ministries; 4 Develop and implement programs to integrate into the church family the families of youth and children involved in First Covenant’s youth ministries; 5 Take an active role in reaching the parents and homes of the children and youth involved in First Covenant’s ministries through home visitations, counseling, and various other ministries; 6 Regularly participate in worship services, including preaching, as assigned by the Senior Pastor; and 7 Perform other pastoral duties as directed by the Senior Pastor. VI. Accountability: The Associate Pastor reports to the Senior Pastor and is accountable to the Church Board. A written evaluation by the Senior Pastor shall be completed annually. The Associate shall meet twice a year with the Pastoral Relations Committee for evaluation.
VII. Ministry Duties Explained: 1 We have two elementary age children’s groups that meet on a weekday evening. One group is for grades 1, 2, and 3. The other group is for grades 4 through 6. These meet from the middle of September through the middle of May. The Associate Pastor leads the older group and provides oversight to the leaders of the younger group. 2 The junior and senior high ages meet separately for most of their activities. Included in this age are those who are in grades 7-12. The junior high age meets on a weekday evening, the senior high age meets Sunday evenings. There are two separate Sunday school classes for this age range. 3 Confirmation is a one school year curriculum that meets every other year. It is composed of students in grades 7 and 8. This class meets September through May.
September 2017 Beliefs of the Evangelical Covenant Church When new members join a Covenant church, they are asked two questions about belief: “Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior and promise to follow him as Lord?” and “Do you accept the Holy Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments, as the word of God and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct?” They are then asked if they intend to live as faithful followers of Christ and members of the church and denomination. That’s all. That is enough. But on another level, of course, the answer is a good deal more complex. While the Covenant Church does not require adherence to any written creed, we take our theology very seriously, and our history as well. We are a Reformation church, a part of the Church universal, and an evangelical church. In that heritage, we share certain central beliefs, which draw us together in faith and fellowship and make possible a freedom among us on more widely ranging issues. We describe those central beliefs as “affirmations.” We hope that as you read these affirmations you will find yourself identifying with them in your own faith experience. If they raise questions for you or you would like to read further, we would encourage you to ask your pastor (if you are already in contact with a Covenant church) or any Covenant pastor for more suggestions. Covenant Affirmations The Evangelical Covenant Church seeks to form and nurture communities that are deeply committed to Jesus Christ and passionately engaged in Christ’s mission in the world. The purpose of Covenant affirmations is to make clear the values and principles that have guided the Evangelical Covenant Church since its founding in 1885. For Covenant people, our essential beliefs are summed up in what we call Covenant Affirmations: We affirm the centrality of the word of God.
We affirm the necessity of the new birth.
We affirm a commitment to the whole mission of the church. We affirm the church as a fellowship of believers.
We affirm a conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit.
We affirm the reality of freedom in Christ. First Covenant Church Associate/Youth Pastor Job Application
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