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Overview Founded in 1873, Menlo Church has a rich history of serving the spiritual needs of our community and is a vibrant spiritual and social center in Menlo Park. Our journey has led us to expand across the Bay Area, with campuses in San Mateo, Mountain View, San Jose, and Saratoga. Menlo’s mission to bring hope to everyone by living out our identity in Christ daily guides us as we navigate today’s culture. We strive to be an endearing gospel presence in a region where many are skeptical, with a staff committed to helping the Bay Area awaken to the freedom found in Christ through meaningful and practical support. Join us as we strive to equip our community to bring the gospel into every aspect of life. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the Bay Area and beyond. Position Summary The Associate Family Pastor (AFP) will lead an integrated ministry that partners with parents, volunteers, and the broader church family to develop kids and students (infants through high school) into a lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. Your priority will be driving the mission and vision for Menlo Church through NextGen by equipping the saints for ministry at your campus: Recruiting, training, shepherding, and developing volunteers, teams, and leaders who provide hands-on leadership for weekends and special events. The AFP will also provide pastoral support and guidance for families as they raise kids and students to love and follow Jesus in today’s world. As part of the NextGen team, the AFP will welcome, connect, and engage the growing number of young families in the area. A vibrant and authentic faith in Jesus is essential as you provide spiritual leadership to our volunteers, children, and families. You must be highly relational, organized, and passionate about developing others. As part of a multisite church, the AFP will work with the campus staff team, reporting directly to the Campus Pastor, and collaborate with the Central NextGen Team (Director of NextGen, Events & Curriculum Coordinator and Central Ministries Admin) while leading at your local campus. Essential Functions Work as a cohesive unit with our campus team, shaping the future of our campus. Implement a Menlo Kids, Middle School and High School strategy that draws families into the church and launches kids and students into a lifetime of faith in Jesus Christ. Galvanize high-capacity volunteers and equip them for ministry in the church and beyond. Develop healthy volunteer pipelines, anticipate church needs, maximize retention, and guide people through the leadership pipeline. Lead, encourage, and develop volunteers through 1:1 or large group interactions. Shepherd, build community, and care for the spiritual health of volunteer teams. Proactively reach out to parents and families. Provide support, care, and resources as needed. Ensure adequate support for all Kids and Students programs; be able to step into any area of ministry, including welcoming families, checking children in, facilitating large or small groups, coaching, or providing creative support with music, design, or tech. Be responsible for the safety of all kids and students by ensuring adult and teen leaders are screened, participate in mandated training, and maintain healthy boundaries in accordance with Menlo’s child safety policies. Collaborate with the Central NextGen team, local campus Kids & Students NextGen Coordinators, and fellow NextGen Associate Family Pastors to plan, strategize, and provide essential feedback to create engaging environments for worship, groups, and events. Coordinate with Central Kids and volunteers to ensure all elements and supplies pertaining to the elementary weekend services are prepared ahead of time. Work with campus staff to support events and services to reach the neighborhood (including Easter, Christmas Eve, For The Bay projects, and other events). Assist in the success of church-wide events throughout the year. If approved for Menlo ministerial licensing, participate in required training. Additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Campus Pastor. Qualifications Education and/or relevant experience Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in Theology, Ministry, Education, or related field Master’s degree or theological training preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience in NextGen, Family Ministry, Children’s or Student Ministry, or related pastoral role Knowledge and Skills Deep understanding of spiritual formation for children, students, and families across developmental stages Strong theological grounding and ability to effectively communicate the gospel High relational intelligence; skilled at building trust, mentoring, and shepherding others Strategic thinker with the ability to plan, organize, and implement effective ministry initiatives Excellent leadership and team-building skills; experience cultivating healthy, high-capacity volunteer teams Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident in speaking to small and large groups Creative and adaptable; able to design engaging, age-appropriate programming and worship environments Proficiency with or willingness to learn church management systems and tools (e.g., PCO, Google Suite, Asana) Collaborative and flexible; thrives in a team-based, multisite church model Able to balance pastoral care, administrative tasks, and vision implementation effectively Work Conditions This job regularly operates in a church setting with office equipment, storage containers, classrooms, and related spaces. Hand/eye coordination and dexterity for small objects and computer equipment; light to moderate lifting may be required. Regular, predictable attendance is required to meet with the public and team as business demands dictate. Days and hours of work are Sunday-Thursday/Mon-Fri with occasional Friday, Saturday, or evening as needed. Live out their personal relationship with Jesus Christ by growing more in His likeness, and sharing the message of hope with others. Demonstrate active engagement as a member of Menlo Church by regularly attending services, connecting in groups, volunteering, and supporting the mission. Hold themselves and others accountable to live with integrity and diligence in light of their identity in Christ. Hold compatible theological beliefs aligned with ECO’s essential tenets, as outlined on their website ( The position described in this posting requires the staff member to meet the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those functions. All offers for employment with Menlo Church are contingent upon successfully completed background checks. The pay range for this role is: 90,000 - 110,000 USD per year (Mountain View) #J-18808-Ljbffr Menlo Church

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