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Youth & Family Pastor

Hope Fellowship Church – Jaffrey, NH

Overview

Hope Fellowship Church is seeking a qualified and called Youth & Family Pastor to lead and oversee our ministries from children through young adults. Hope Fellowship Church is a growing congregation of approximately 800–900 weekly attendees, with a strong emphasis on discipleship and next-generation ministry. This pastoral role is responsible for developing a clear, cohesive discipleship pathway that partners with families and equips the next generation to know, grow, and serve Christ.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral leadership for children’s, youth, and young adult ministries
• Preach and teach regularly in youth and church-wide settings
• Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship strategy aligned with the church’s mission (Know, Grow, Serve)
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders and ministry teams
• Partner with parents to equip them as the primary disciplers of their children
• Oversee curriculum, programming, events, and ministry environments
• Build relational connections with students and families through consistent presence and availability
• Collaborate with church staff to ensure alignment across all ministries
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual guidance to students and families

Qualifications

• Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder/pastor (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1)
• Demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministry, particularly to the next generation
• Strong commitment to expository preaching and biblical discipleship
• Alignment with Hope Fellowship Church’s doctrine and mission
• Proven leadership ability with experience in ministry or a related field
• Excellent communication, relational, and organizational skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; MDiv or equivalent theological training preferred
• Experience in youth, family, or next-generation ministry strongly preferred

Key Competencies

• Leadership development and team building
• Teaching and communication
• Discipleship strategy and implementation
• Relational connection with students and families
• Organizational and administrative effectiveness

Position Details

• Full-time pastoral role
• Reports to the Executive Pastor
• Works closely with the Teaching Pastor and staff team