Protestant Pastor

About the role

Provides pastoral guidance to the youth within the Boys Town community, demonstrates a strong pastoral presence that fosters unity among religions, and serves as a spiritual role model on campus.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective services by adhering to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Works as part of the multi-faith pastoral team to minister to the youth at Boys Town, practicing the methodology of multi-faith ministry.
• Organizes and leads weekly and special worship and prayer services with sports teams, the Residential Treatment Center, and others as assigned.
• Provides effective teaching and leads by example for pre-adolescent and adolescent youth from a variety of environments and faith traditions.
• Provides spiritual leadership and guidance to youth and adults.
• Oversees sacramental preparation and associated church records including baby dedications, baptisms, marriages, funerals, and new members; prepares programs for services.
• Prepares and teaches Bible Studies for adults and youth.
• Leads high school youth and faith groups, including pastoral services and activities for younger youth.
• Plans and oversees special events related to children, youth, and families, including Sunday School for Family Teacher dependent children, Easter egg hunts, fall festivals, etc.
• Integrates Boys Town mission and model into all pastoral services, including preaching, speaking engagements, and retreats.
• Maintains a regular, weekly presence in Boys Town Schools.
• Demonstrates a passion for effectively leading the congregation at Chambers Chapel.
• Shows care and compassion for Boys Town youth and the congregation through encouragement and pastoral counseling.
• Ministers effectively to people in crisis situations.
• Builds relationships with Boys Town youth and Family Home Program staff.
• Develops and maintains a cadre of adult volunteers to help with Boys Town ministries.
• Provides engagement with outside faith communities.
• Works regularly to welcome new Boys Town Family Home Program staff to campus; identifies, implements, and leads changes necessary to increase Family Home youth and staff participation in church life at Chambers Chapel.
• Works to build and maintain unity and harmony within the various stakeholders including the Boys Town Employee Resource groups.
• Works with organization stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of evangelism, discipleship, service, and outreach.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a Bible college, seminary, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in youth or church ministry required.
• Experience in pastoral ministry required.
• Available to travel locally as needed.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk young men.
• Experience in pastoral ministry with emphasis on youth ministry.
• Ordination from an accredited seminary, bible college, or church denomination.

Skills

• Must possess a straightforward belief in Jesus as Lord, and the acceptance of the Apostles Creed or Nicene Creed.
• Exhibits godly character and qualities.
• Passion for pastoral care and strong interpersonal and relational skills, with the ability to discern the needs of youth and staff under pastoral care.
• Exegetical and homiletic skills necessary to study and effectively communicate the Word of God in a captivating and engaging manner that allows Boys Town youth to apply it to their daily lives.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Views ministry as a lifestyle, not as a job.
• Effectiveness in discipleship and ability to inspire and equip members of the congregation.
• Working knowledge of software applications with proficiency in Windows-based programs and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Pro Presenter.
• Working knowledge of sound system and video equipment at Chambers Chapel.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to relate well to people of different ages and faith backgrounds.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Requires little to moderate physical activity, including handling average weight objects up to 20 pounds or standing and/or walking or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.
• Some events may require long periods of standing or extra physical work.
• Work environment is varied and can include an office, church, classroom, outdoor, or home environment.
• Work may be off campus at various venues around the area.
• Performs in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• May be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally.
• May include interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, or potential for verbal or physical threats from youth.

Benefits

• Reduced to no-cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on 401K or 401K Roth account for retirement preparation.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts and professional development opportunities within the organization.