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At Grace Crossing Church, our mission is to help people take their next step with Jesus.Our vision is to be an emotionally healthy church filled with fully surrendered Christ-followers whose hearts are set ablaze to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. (Micah 6:8)Five core values help shape who we are and how we approach ministry:Biblical WorldviewGod's Word provides the foundation for how we understand and live our lives.Spiritual MaturityFollowing Jesus is a lifelong journey of becoming more like Him.Emotionally Healthy RelationshipsHealthy relationships are essential to healthy discipleship and a healthy church.Generous InvolvementEvery person has gifts and opportunities to serve God and others.Humble DependenceEverything we do must begin with our dependence on God.We believe healthy individuals help build healthy marriages, healthy families, a healthy church, and ultimately a healthier community.We don't want people to simply attend GCC. We want them to belong, grow, serve, and discover how God can use their lives to make a difference.

The Family Pastor directly leads Intersect Youth (grades 6–12) and provides pastoral oversight for GCC Kids (birth–5th grade), partnering with ministry coordinators and volunteers.Working alongside the Lead Pastor, Elders, Deacons, staff, and ministry teams, the Family Pastor helps strengthen discipleship across generations.Lead Intersect YouthPlan and lead regular youth gatherings, teach Scripture, disciple and care for students, build relationships with families, and organize outreach and service opportunities.Strengthen GCC KidsSupport ministry coordinators, evaluate curriculum and ministry environments, equip volunteers, and build a healthy transition from children's ministry into youth ministry.Equip ParentsProvide resources, encouragement, and opportunities for parents to disciple their children at home.Develop LeadersRecruit, train, mentor, and care for volunteers while building healthy teams and systems that sustain ministry over time.Connect GenerationsStrengthen relationships across generations through mentoring, shared worship, service opportunities, 5th Sundays, and student leadership development.Engage the CommunityDevelop relationships and outreach opportunities with local families, schools, and community partners.Collaborate in Church LeadershipSupport the Lead Pastor, Elders, and Deacons while contributing to churchwide planning, pastoral care, and conversations about future ministry spaces.Steward Ministry WellCoordinate ministry budgets, schedules, communication, child-safety policies, and ongoing ministry evaluation.Our goal isn't simply to build bigger programs. We want to develop lifelong disciples of Jesus through healthy ministries, supported volunteers, engaged parents, and meaningful relationships.

We're looking for a Family Pastor who loves Jesus, loves people, and is passionate about helping children, teenagers, and families grow in their relationship with Him.Our ideal candidate demonstrates:A growing personal relationship with Jesus and a strong commitment to biblical teaching.A genuine love for children, teenagers, parents, and the wider church family.Demonstrated ability to lead student ministry and develop disciples.Relational and emotionally healthy leadership across generations.Ability to recruit, equip, mentor, and encourage volunteers.Strong communication, teaching, organizational, and collaborative skills.Alignment with Assemblies of God beliefs and practices.Ministry education or relevant ministry experience.Assemblies of God ministerial credentials or a willingness to pursue credentialing.Position DetailsPosition: Family PastorLocation:Beavercreek, Ohio (Dayton area)Reports to:Lead PastorChurch Affiliation:Assemblies of GodWe are looking for someone who shares our heart for building community and growing disciples, enjoys developing leaders, and is excited to help shape the future of family ministry at GCC.

Dear Future Family Pastor,I'm excited that you're taking a few minutes to learn more about Grace Crossing Church and the opportunity to serve as our Family Pastor.I've had the privilege of serving as Lead Pastor at GCC for the past two years, and one of the things I've come to appreciate most is our church family.From the beginning, I've felt genuinely supported, encouraged, and appreciated. But what excites me just as much is the willingness of our people to try new things. We don't always have everything figured out, but there's a genuine desire to reach people, build community, and make disciples.And I believe some of our greatest opportunities are still ahead of us.One area I'm especially passionate about is how we invest in the next generation.I believe strong student ministry begins long before a teenager walks into youth group for the first time. It starts when children are learning who Jesus is, discovering how to pray, building relationships, and beginning to understand what it means to follow Him.And it continues as those children become teenagers, begin asking bigger questions, discover their gifts, and find their place in the church.When I think about the future of GCC, I envision a church where children are building a foundation of faith, teenagers are stepping into leadership, parents are equipped to disciple their families, and generations are worshiping and serving together.I want our young people to grow up knowing that GCC isn't just their parents' church. It's their church too.That's why this position is so important to me.We're not simply looking for someone to run a youth program or oversee children's ministry. We're looking for someone who shares our heart for building community and growing disciples.I also want to be upfront about something: We don't have everything figured out.There are areas of our family ministry that need to be strengthened. We have opportunities to develop new leaders, build stronger connections between ministries, and explore how our facilities can better serve families.But that's also what makes this opportunity exciting. Our church leadership is committed to investing in the next generation, and we're looking for someone who wants to help us take those next steps.I don't expect our Family Pastor to have all the answers or build everything alone. I want someone who will work alongside me, our Elders, Deacons, staff, and volunteers. Someone who brings fresh ideas, asks good questions, builds meaningful relationships, and helps us move forward together.My prayer is that God brings us someone who not only shares our vision but also finds a church family where they can belong, grow, and serve for years to come.If that sounds like the kind of ministry you'd love to be part of, I'd love the opportunity to get to know you.Let's build community, grow disciples, and invest in the next generation together.Jonathan EckLead Pastor, Grace Crossing Church