Associate Pastor of Family Ministries

Troy Christian Chapel • Troy, Michigan

Position Summary

Troy Christian Chapel seeks an Associate Pastor to lead the discipleship of children, youth, young adults, and their families. He will equip parents as primary disciple-makers, build healthy volunteer teams, and ensure all family ministries are biblically faithful and developmentally appropriate. He will also share in the broader pastoral work of the church, including occasional preaching, teaching, and pastoral care.

Professional Qualifications

Experience in children’s, youth, or family ministry (paid or volunteer), ideally across multiple age groups
Experience leading or training volunteers, teaching in church settings, and coordinating programs or events
Experience in pastoral care and visitation
Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Education or Christian ministry
Ordained, or willing to complete ordination under TCC bylaws
Organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to plan and sustain regular programming

Primary Responsibilities

A. Family Ministries Leadership (Pre-K through Young Adults)

Provide vision and pastoral leadership for Children’s, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries
Oversee curriculum under the direction of the Senior Pastor
Recruit, train, and support volunteers
Enforce safety and child-protection policies
Partner with parents and plan family events, retreats, and outreach
Teach the gospel and the Word of God to young people, and train leaders to do the same

B. Pastoral Ministry

Preach as assigned and provide pulpit supply
Teach adult Sunday School or midweek classes
Provide pastoral care, including hospital and homebound visitation, crisis care, and non-clinical counseling
Assist in worship services, including Scripture reading, prayer, communion, baptisms, dedications, weddings, and funerals

C. Ministry Coordination & Leadership Development

Supervise assigned lay-led ministries
Support volunteer leaders with clarity, encouragement, and accountability
Help coordinate churchwide events and keep ministries aligned with TCC’s mission

D. Governance & Staff Collaboration

Serve on the Pastors’ Board and the Joint Pastors & Trustees Committee
Partner closely with the Senior Pastor and staff

E. Facilities, Safety, and Compliance

Coordinate with Trustees and the Facilities Coordinator on ministry facility needs
Ensure family ministry environments meet safety and compliance standards
Participate in Spring and Fall Workdays

F. Other Duties

Other responsibilities assigned by the Senior Pastor in accordance with the Bylaws

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Senior Pastor. Serves on the Pastors’ Board. Works closely with the Deacon Board, Trustees Board, and ministry leaders. Supervises family ministry volunteers and teams.

Qualifications

TCC is committed to walking with, training, and supporting its Associate Pastor as he grows in ministry. The candidate must:

Be a passionate follower of Christ whose faith is evident in his life. If married, his wife must share that walk with Christ.
Be committed to God’s calling, to ministry to young people and families, and to continual spiritual growth through prayer, Scripture, worship, and service
Welcome accountability, mentoring, and correction
Desire the salvation of the lost and share the gospel in and beyond formal ministry
Be governed by Scripture rather than cultural, ideological, or political identities, and keep a Christlike public witness, including on social media
Demonstrate maturity, humility, a servant’s heart, a cooperative spirit, and a willingness to submit to church leadership
Have a shepherd’s heart toward children, youth, parents, and volunteers
Meet the qualifications for ministers in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9
Grow in life and ministry under the authority of the Holy Spirit and the Word, accountable to the Senior Pastor and Trustees

Theological Qualifications

Affirm and uphold TCC’s Statement of Faith (troychapel.org/our-faith)
Embrace TCC’s identity as an interdenominational fellowship, united in Christ and avoiding sectarian or denominational partisanship
Practice contextual hermeneutics and exegesis, interpreting Scripture in its literary, historical, and canonical context rather than through a denominational systematic, cultural pressure, or emotional appeal