FAMILY PASTOR
Build the Next Generation. Strengthen the Family. Serve the Kingdom.
Harvest Church of God is a growing, multigenerational church in Reisterstown, Maryland, seeking a passionate Family Pastor to help us minister effectively to children, youth, and their families.
We believe children and teenagers are not merely the church of tomorrow—they are an important part of the church today. Our desire is to build thriving children’s and youth ministries where young people encounter Christ, grow in His Word, form authentic relationships, and discover God’s purpose for their lives.
This is an opportunity for a creative, ministry-minded leader who is excited about building programs, developing teams, and helping families grow together in Christ.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Family Pastor will provide spiritual and organizational leadership for Harvest’s children’s and youth ministries. This person will help design and implement a children’s ministry program while leading weekly youth services and creating meaningful fellowship, outreach, and discipleship opportunities for students.
The Family Pastor will work closely with our Lead Pastor, Spanish Ministries Pastor, parents, and ministry volunteers as part of a unified team committed to reaching families and developing lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Help design, develop, and implement a Christ-centered children’s ministry program
• Plan and lead engaging weekly youth services for students in grades 6–12
• Teach biblical lessons that are relevant, age-appropriate, and grounded in Scripture
• Create regular fellowship, discipleship, worship, outreach, and service opportunities
• Build meaningful relationships with children, teenagers, parents, and families
• Recruit, train, encourage, and coordinate children’s and youth ministry volunteers
• Develop a safe, welcoming, and spiritually nurturing ministry environment
• Help young people discover and use their gifts to serve Christ
• Partner with parents and equip them to disciple their children at home
• Work alongside church leadership to develop and expand Harvest’s family ministries
• Assist the Lead Pastor with the general ministry and operations of the church as needed
• Help connect new and existing families with the life and ministries of Harvest
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO
• Has a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrates a genuine calling to pastoral and family ministry
• Has a heart for children, teenagers, and their families
• Can communicate biblical truth in engaging and age-appropriate ways
• Is creative, organized, dependable, and willing to think outside the box
• Works well as part of a collaborative pastoral leadership team
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is spiritually mature, teachable, and ready to serve
• Can develop authentic relationships with young people and parents
• Is committed to creating safe, Christ-centered ministry environments
• Is willing to work in partnership with Harvest’s English and Spanish ministries as the children from both congregations speak and know English
• Can successfully complete a background check
Ministerial credentials are preferred; however, we are willing to work with the right person as they pursue credentialing and grow in their calling.
WHAT HARVEST CHURCH OF GOD OFFERS
• A blank slate to design and build meaningful children’s and youth ministry programs
• The opportunity to shape the future of a growing, multigenerational church
• Mentorship and support from experienced pastoral leadership
• Leadership development and ministry coaching
• A healthy, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Partnership between our English and Spanish ministries
• Tools and resources to help develop effective ministry programs
• Opportunities for personal, spiritual, and ministerial growth
• The privilege of making an eternal impact in children, teenagers, and families
This position is ideal for someone who desires to build ministry—not simply maintain an existing program. As Harvest continues to grow, the Family Pastor will have the opportunity to help shape the vision, culture, and future of our children’s, youth, and family ministries from the ground up.
ABOUT HARVEST CHURCH OF GOD
Harvest Church of God is a Christ-centered, Spirit-led church where faith grows, love abounds, and lives are transformed. We are passionate about reaching families, making disciples, serving our community, and helping people discover their God-given purpose.
Our ministry is built around three foundational values:
FAITH • FAMILY • PURPOSE
As our church continues to grow, we believe God is preparing the right leader to help us reach and disciple the next generation.
INTERESTED?
Please send your résumé and a brief introduction sharing your testimony, ministry experience, calling, and heart for children, youth, and family ministry to:
Pastor Rob Groves
Lead Pastor
pastorrob@harvestcog.org
To learn more about Harvest Church of God, visit:
www.harvestcog.org