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Associate Campus Pastor – Community
Summary
Under the direction of the Campus Pastor and Lead Community & Campus Operations Pastor, the Associate Campus Pastor of Community leads relational and discipleship systems for the campus, including LifeGroups, Growth Track, volunteer assimilation, and local missions. This position ensures that every person moves from first-time guest to fully engaged member through relational connection, spiritual growth, and leadership development. The role focuses on relationships, community, and discipleship while collaborating closely with the Campus Pastor and Campus/Support Teams.
Essential Job Functions
Communicate the vision, mission, and values of Church Unlimited
Lead, serve, and support during weekend services and special events
Assist in the overall strategic, management, development, and growth of campus ministry
Identify, recruit and develop key ministry leaders in areas of oversight
Lead the LifeGroups ministry by recruiting, training, and caring for LifeGroup leaders.
Oversee Growth Track and ensure a consistent assimilation process for all new attenders.
Champion volunteer onboarding, training, and placement across ministry areas.
Oversee local missions initiatives and partnerships at the campus.
Develop and maintain systems for spiritual growth, discipleship, and connection.
Track engagement metrics and provide regular reporting on participation and assimilation.
Collaborate with Ministry Support leadership for alignment of systems and goals.
Serve as a visible campus leader during weekend services and events.
Teach in small, medium and large group settings
Support pastoral care needs of the campus.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Volunteer leaders for LifeGroups, Growth Track, and Local Missions.
Leadership development for key volunteer team leads.
Skill/Ability/Knowledge Requirements
Strong relational leadership and pastoral care abilities.
Experience leading LifeGroups, discipleship, or assimilation programs.
Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
Excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
Ability to lead multiple teams and initiatives simultaneously.
Alignment with Church Unlimited’s mission, values, and staff culture.
Next Gen Pastor ABOUT THE CHURCH Harvest Bible Chapel Buffalo, located in Orchard Park, NY, is a non‑denominational evangelical church devoted to glorifying God by making disciples through the Great Commission and living out the Great Commandment. The church is built on four pillars: Unapologetic Preaching, Unashamed Adoration, Unceasing Prayer, and Unafraid Witness. These core values shape a welcoming and casual community where people of all ages and backgrounds can worship passionately, hear Scripture taught clearly, and grow in authentic faith.
Harvest Buffalo offers vibrant children's and growing youth ministries that help young people develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Multigenerational small groups foster discipleship, accountability, and meaningful community. The church is also deeply committed to local and global outreach, partnering to plant churches in Nicaragua, support seminary education and leadership development, and provide care for orphans and foster children. By blending worship, teaching, prayer, and service, Harvest Buffalo encourages its members to live out their faith fully and make a lasting impact in Buffalo and around the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Next Gen Pastor is responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing the spiritual growth and discipleship of our children, youth, and young adults. This role focuses on fostering an environment where the next generation can encounter the gospel, grow in faith, and live out their walk with Christ. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a heart for children, students, and young adults, a passion for equipping families, and the ability to build a cohesive strategy across all age groups. Pastorally, this position will engage in teaching, counseling, and other pastoral duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategically oversee the development and growth of the Harvest Kids Ministry. Provide direct oversight and leadership of the Student Ministry. Develop and implement a comprehensive Young Adult Ministry. This includes planning the calendar year, orchestrating Sunday and mid‑week gatherings, leading operations for major events, creating communication plans, instilling a culture of safety, biblical teaching, training leaders, engaging our community, and creating systems for improving discipleship.
Assist the pastoral team of Harvest in the equipping of parents to lead their children and youth spiritually through resources, workshops, and events.
Assist the pastoral team with various items: membership interviews, baptisms, weddings, funerals, counseling, etc.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree required, with a Graduate Degree preferred.
Proven experience in ministry leadership, with an emphasis on youth or family ministry.
QUALIFICATIONS
Have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing, personal relationship with Him.
Meet the biblical qualifications of an Elder (Titus 1:5‑9 and 1 Timothy 3:1‑7).
Be a member of Harvest and wholeheartedly embrace the doctrine, mission, and ministry philosophy of Harvest.
This person must be humble, loyal, trustworthy, capable, flexible, resourceful, organized, detail‑oriented, able to hold confidence, and have a servant’s heart.
Is a “people person” who is passionate about evangelism.
Has strong interpersonal communication skills and can work as part of a team that values collaboration and humility.
Affirm and uphold Complementarian Theology.
To apply, please fill out the fields below and attach your resume. Your completed application will be reviewed in a timely manner.
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Essential Job Functions
Communicate the vision, mission, and values of Church Unlimited
Lead, serve, and support during weekend services and special events
Assist in the overall strategic, management, development, and growth of campus ministry
Identify, recruit and develop key ministry leaders in areas of oversight
Lead the LifeGroups ministry by recruiting, training, and caring for LifeGroup leaders.
Oversee Growth Track and ensure a consistent assimilation process for all new attenders.
Champion volunteer onboarding, training, and placement across ministry areas.
Oversee local missions initiatives and partnerships at the campus.
Develop and maintain systems for spiritual growth, discipleship, and connection.
Track engagement metrics and provide regular reporting on participation and assimilation.
Collaborate with Ministry Support leadership for alignment of systems and goals.
Serve as a visible campus leader during weekend services and events.
Teach in small, medium and large group settings
Support pastoral care needs of the campus.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Volunteer leaders for LifeGroups, Growth Track, and Local Missions.
Leadership development for key volunteer team leads.
Skill/Ability/Knowledge Requirements
Strong relational leadership and pastoral care abilities.
Experience leading LifeGroups, discipleship, or assimilation programs.
Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
Excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
Ability to lead multiple teams and initiatives simultaneously.
Alignment with Church Unlimited’s mission, values, and staff culture.
Next Gen Pastor ABOUT THE CHURCH Harvest Bible Chapel Buffalo, located in Orchard Park, NY, is a non‑denominational evangelical church devoted to glorifying God by making disciples through the Great Commission and living out the Great Commandment. The church is built on four pillars: Unapologetic Preaching, Unashamed Adoration, Unceasing Prayer, and Unafraid Witness. These core values shape a welcoming and casual community where people of all ages and backgrounds can worship passionately, hear Scripture taught clearly, and grow in authentic faith.
Harvest Buffalo offers vibrant children's and growing youth ministries that help young people develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Multigenerational small groups foster discipleship, accountability, and meaningful community. The church is also deeply committed to local and global outreach, partnering to plant churches in Nicaragua, support seminary education and leadership development, and provide care for orphans and foster children. By blending worship, teaching, prayer, and service, Harvest Buffalo encourages its members to live out their faith fully and make a lasting impact in Buffalo and around the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Next Gen Pastor is responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing the spiritual growth and discipleship of our children, youth, and young adults. This role focuses on fostering an environment where the next generation can encounter the gospel, grow in faith, and live out their walk with Christ. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a heart for children, students, and young adults, a passion for equipping families, and the ability to build a cohesive strategy across all age groups. Pastorally, this position will engage in teaching, counseling, and other pastoral duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategically oversee the development and growth of the Harvest Kids Ministry. Provide direct oversight and leadership of the Student Ministry. Develop and implement a comprehensive Young Adult Ministry. This includes planning the calendar year, orchestrating Sunday and mid‑week gatherings, leading operations for major events, creating communication plans, instilling a culture of safety, biblical teaching, training leaders, engaging our community, and creating systems for improving discipleship.
Assist the pastoral team of Harvest in the equipping of parents to lead their children and youth spiritually through resources, workshops, and events.
Assist the pastoral team with various items: membership interviews, baptisms, weddings, funerals, counseling, etc.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree required, with a Graduate Degree preferred.
Proven experience in ministry leadership, with an emphasis on youth or family ministry.
QUALIFICATIONS
Have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing, personal relationship with Him.
Meet the biblical qualifications of an Elder (Titus 1:5‑9 and 1 Timothy 3:1‑7).
Be a member of Harvest and wholeheartedly embrace the doctrine, mission, and ministry philosophy of Harvest.
This person must be humble, loyal, trustworthy, capable, flexible, resourceful, organized, detail‑oriented, able to hold confidence, and have a servant’s heart.
Is a “people person” who is passionate about evangelism.
Has strong interpersonal communication skills and can work as part of a team that values collaboration and humility.
Affirm and uphold Complementarian Theology.
To apply, please fill out the fields below and attach your resume. Your completed application will be reviewed in a timely manner.
#J-18808-Ljbffr