Associate Pastor of Family Ministries
Summary of Position
The Pastor of Family Ministries will help facilitate Gateway’s mission of investing
ourselves in younger generations to grow resilient followers of Jesus and thriving
families. This individual will serve Gateway’s ministries to families, children, and youth
by providing vision, oversight, energy, and direction.
Accountability
The Pastor of Family Ministries is part of Gateway’s staff and accountable to the Senior
Pastor and Session.
Personal Qualifications
The primary focus will be Family and Young Adult ministries which, at this time, is largely
undeveloped. The Pastor of Family Ministries will also provide support and oversight for
the Children’s and Youth Ministries, which are currently facilitated by committed teams
of volunteers.
1. Family and Young Adult (Undeveloped)
2. Children’s Ministry (Established)
3. Youth Ministry (Established)
4. Other Pastoral Duties
Experience Qualifications
1. 3-5 years of children, youth, and/or family ministry experience preferred
2. Master of Divinity or Master of Theology preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required
3. Ordained (or on track to be ordained) as a minister preferred
4. Gateway is open to considering non-ordained candidates who will pursue ECO’s
ordination process
Compensation for Full-time Exempt Position
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for the Pastor of Family Ministries position, please send
your ministry portfolio to [email protected] with Subject, “Personnel: Pastor of Family Ministries”
Portfolio Elements
1. Cover Letter and Resume
2. Personal Statement of Faith
3. Three Reference Contacts
Please include the following information: Relationship to You, First and Last
Name, Email Address, Cell Phone Number
• Pastor Reference
• Friend Reference
• Employer Reference
4. Background/Ministry Questions: Please give us a quick snapshot of who you
are, including answers to the following questions in 80 words or less (each):
A. How would you best summarize your relationship with God?
B. What evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work through your personal ministry
have you witnessed in the lives of others?
C. How would you describe a successful family pastor?
D. What do you see as the role of the parent, the minister, and the church
body in the lives of children, youth, and families?
To apply for this job email your details to office@gatewaypc.org