Do you feel called to build young disciples for Christ? Are you a spiritual leader and role model?
Cochranton Community Church in Cochranton, Pennsylvania is looking for an experienced Pastor of Students and Family Life to develop a comprehensive approach to child and youth ministry in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach. Additionally, this role will foster spiritual development for the entire family by providing resources and opportunities for parents to excel in their ability to create a Christ-centered environment in the home.
The Pastor of Students and Family Life will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the children’s and student ministries from the cradle through 12th grade. He/she will plan, organize, and oversee Sunday morning children’s activities and Sunday evening student activities as well as build relationships with parents for ongoing ministry opportunities. This position also assists with the pastoral needs of the entire congregation, such as pastoral care, leadership, teaching, and preaching.
As a partner for young people, the Pastor of Students and Family Life will serve as an advocate for youth, educating the congregation about the hopes, concerns, and needs of youth in the local church and community. He/she will also create a presence in the community by building relationships with local middle school and high school leadership.
The right candidate will be a passionate leader with relational and organizational skills. It is important that the person in this role be self-motivated and mature in ministry. Experience with Orange curriculum could be helpful.
The right candidate will be a passionate leader with relational and organizational skills. It is important that the person in this role be self-motivated and mature in ministry. Experience with Orange curriculum could be helpful.
Cochranton is the definition of a close-knit community, where people take care of one another, and folks take pride in their small town. The community pulls together for various events such as Memorial Day services and the annual fair. Cochranton is as safe a town as you will come across and a wonderful place to raise a family. While in the country, they are within easy driving distance to larger cities such as Erie and Pittsburgh, PA, which are host to professional sports, art, and culture centers.
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Matt Steen
Matt has served the local church for over two decades as a youth pastor, church planter, and executive pastor. Originally from Baltimore, Matt currently lives in Orlando, with his wife Theresa, and has a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Nyack College and an M.Div. and MBA from Baylor University. Certified as an Urban Church Planter Coach by Redeemer City to City and as a StratOp facilitator by the Paterson Center, Matt has made a career of helping churches thrive through intentionality, clarity, and creating healthy cultures. He is convinced that a healthy church is led by a healthy team with great chemistry, and loves partnering with Chemistry’s churches to do great things for the Kingdom.