Associate Pastor jobs in State College, PA

Title of Job Position: Pastor/Director for Youth Ministry (Middle & High School)

Name of Church: State College Chinese Alliance Church (SCCAC)

Church Location: State College, PA

Compensation: Full-time salary with benefits, including housing allowance and relocation costs

Job Description: State College Chinese Alliance Church is seeking a part-time or full-time youth pastor/director who will grow, lead, and coordinate effective youth programs. Home to Penn State University, State College is a vibrant community blending small-town charm, college life, diverse dining, and scenic parks.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a college degree and 1-5 years of volunteer experience in youth ministry.
• A commitment to Jesus Christ and to a growing personal relationship with Him.
• A commitment for ministering to youth in a Christ-centered way.
• A commitment to the State College Chinese Alliance Church and to its beliefs.
• A balanced and Christ-honoring Christian lifestyle.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grow SCCAC youth ministry in godly and meaningful ways.
• Lead and coordinate effective youth programs: implementing Friday night fellowship, Youth Sunday Schools, discipleship, evangelism/mission opportunities, and other youth ministry-related functions.
• Work closely with the coordinator of English worship service.
• Preach once every two months or more if possible in English worship service.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer youth co-workers with diverse gifts and personalities.
• Provide counseling and spiritual direction to youth on an individual basis.
• Maintain contact with youth and parents, keeping them informed of ongoing activities.
• Keep parents updated on ministry strategies and plans in a way that encourages partnership and involvement.
• Oversee the youth ministry budget.
• Participate as needed or requested in the evaluation and development of the overall church ministry.
• Administration
• Attend the weekly staff meeting.
• Attend governing board meetings.
• Present annual ministry updates and goals for the coming year to the Governing Board.
• Assist church leadership in developing a yearly budget for implementing all programs and activities for the youth ministry.
• Work with the church leadership in special events.

Church Information

Church History: State College Chinese Alliance Church began with Bible study groups and was established in 1990. It's founded on God's truth and love, situated in a small town near Penn State University. In this typical college town, the cycle of farewells and welcomes continues yearly, with church members scattered worldwide. This unique "nursery" church has a distinctive mission. Gratefully, in recent years, more working families have made SCCAC their home, joining in gospel outreach and making disciples. Whether a resident, student, scholar, or visitor, SCCAC hopes to meet and welcome them to join and experience life transformation and share in God's abundant love and grace!

Church Vision: Empowered by God's love, SCCAC exists as a community to love one another, to share the Gospel, and to grow in life and missions. This position is tied to the vision to develop the youth to love, to share, and to grow.

Church Ministry Style: SCCAC values unifying in Christ, renewing by the Spirit, equipping with Truth, and serving with God’s love. Their worship style is primarily contemporary, with occasional instances of traditional elements. Beyond Sunday worship, they hold small group Bible studies and fellowship gatherings on Friday nights, catering to various age groups from children and youth to college students and adults.

Church Size: 150 people located in a small city

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, then the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.