Family Ministry

Long Hill Chapel

Pastor of Family Ministries

Full Time, Exempt

June 26, 2025

Qualifications:

• Licensed or qualified to be licensed with the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA). As a licensed minister, the Pastor of Family Ministries will pursue licensing and ordination goals set forth by the C&MA.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role with demonstrated record of healthy ministry and positive references.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute ministry plans for assigned ministry areas in alignment with the vision/ mission of the church including: setting goals, developing and overseeing staff and lay leaders, mobilizing volunteers, building teams, designing/ implementing policies, and expanding the reach of the church in the community.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.

• Demonstrated proficiency in current resources for family ministry.

• Commitment to participation in the life of Long Hill Chapel (LHC) and its greater community as an expression of a life of discipleship and mission.

• Commitment to collaboration with C&MA, Metro District and other partners for increased Gospel impact in the Chatham, NJ region.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee, champion and implement the mission of LHCStudents (6th – 12th grade) partnering with parents to help students explore their faith and make it their own.

• establish and communicate the vision for LHCStudents being a safe place for students to explore their faith

• plan and deliver relevant and relatable message series for students facing real world issues

• oversee and participate in the coordination, planning, and leading of all LHCStudents events with the support of the LHC Staff and volunteers

• identify and attract volunteers in coordination with the LHC volunteer coordinator

• retain and train volunteers by providing and coaching them through the best systems and processes to become better leaders

• manage and maintain communication with parents, guardians and mentors

• oversee and lead LHCStudents to create an environment where students are encouraged to make wise choices, positively influence their peers and experience personal growth through leading and serving others

• commit appropriately half the workweek to LHCStudents

• Direct, oversee, champion and implement the mission of LHCKids (birth – 5th grade) in alignment with the vision of LHC with relevant ministry goals

  • identify, attract and schedule volunteers in coordination with the LHC volunteer coordinator

  • retain and train volunteers by providing and coaching them through the best systems and processes to become better teachers and leaders

• design/ implement policies that provide a safe environment for the children

• manage and maintain communication with parents and guardians

• commit approximately half the workweek to LHCKids

The Pastor of Family Ministries:

• maintain regular in-person office hours as determined by the Lead Pastor.

• regularly participate in LHC staff/ leadership meetings and initiatives.

• participate in the life of LHC with regular presence in weekend worship and special events alongside/ in addition to regular ministry responsibilities.

• oversee and, as needed, participate in the pastoral care needs of those involved in their ministries and, as needed, in the needs of the congregation at large.

Accountability:

• The Pastor of Family Ministries:

• is amenable to the Lead Pastor, and the District Superintendent as a licensed worker of the C&MA.

• will be provided a performance evaluation at least annually, which will be based on the role description, as well as on the mutually agreed upon ministry plans and goals for the relevant ministry areas.

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