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Full-Time
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GRACE
GRACE Church Bethlehem (GRACE) is a church with 150-year-old roots, infused with a pioneering spirit and calling. We recently moved into a new campus in the Lehigh Valley, one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. We are seeing God move in powerful ways in this exciting season.
We are an all-generations community of people, living in different neighborhoods, with different stories, that have all been shaped by grace. Together, we invite people to know the grace that Jesus offers. This commitment shapes how we come together on Sunday morning, and how we scatter throughout the Lehigh Valley during the week.
Practically, we want our church’s vision, “Inviting All to Know the GRACE of Jesus”, by God’s grace, to lead people to say yes to Jesus and begin walking the Discipleship Path at GRACE: KNOW, GROW and SHOW the GRACE of Jesus.
The Pastor for Young Adults and Evangelism is a Teaching Pastor on the GRACE team; and will shepherd the young adult community and champion the “KNOW” on-ramps at GRACE including ALPHA, developing teams and systems to guide people to find and follow Jesus and to fully engage the GRACE Community and the Discipleship Path.
Position Responsibilities
YOUNG ADULTS
Work with all ministries to build the best experience for young adults on Sunday mornings & at all special events.
Shepherd and develop the young adult community and develop a comprehensive strategy for guiding them on the Discipleship Path.
EVANGELISM
Develop a team and strategy for ALPHA at GRACE that invites people to take steps to Jesus.
Partner with the Senior Pastor in the NEXT new-member classes
Provide “coaching” opportunities for members in evangelism and spiritual conversations.
(classes, leadership & individual training)
Explore “3rd Place” Opportunities for congregation (Café, recreation, events, etc.)
Pastoral Responsibilities
Develop and disciple the congregation through teaching, resourcing, and one on one relationship building.
Provide pastoral care to congregation, especially those involved in evangelism and young adult areas.
Actively participate on the Pastoral “On-Call’’ rotation
Be involved in worship leadership, including preaching 6-10 times per year and regular worship responsibilities
Pastor weddings and funerals, as requested
Working Relationships
Actively participate in staff meetings and retreats
Champion an “evangelism” culture throughout the staff and leadership
Collaborate with staff to identify and engage people in evangelism and young adult ministries
Develop and disciple a lead team for ALPHA and for Young Adults
Work with Business Office to Manage budgets for Young Adult and Evangelism areas
Qualifications
Growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Guided by a commitment to follow Biblical principles for life and ministry.
Evidence of healthy relationships with family and friends
Energized by the mission, vision & people of GRACE and ECO
Relationally gifted and able to inspire and engage people.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Excellent written, verbal, technology, and people skills
Ordainable to ECO.
This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties and expectations may be added or changed on an as-needed basis to meet organizational needs.
What it is like to live in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania:
Located 1 hour and 45 minutes from New York City, and just over one hour from Philadelphia, PA, Bethlehem has all the historical town charm with large cities an easy drive away.
Bethlehem was originally discovered and settled in 1741 by a religious group of the Moravian Church, who named it after the Biblical town. Today, the once hidden gem is fondly acclaimed as “Christmas City, USA,” offering the perfect blend of a captivating past, and a colorful future to the cosmopolitan character of Pennsylvania and its regions.The city remains a valued historical treasure, with its prominence being identified in six National Register Historic Districts, as well as a variety of historic sites and museums. The Moravian Sites have recently been made a UNESCO World Heritage site and Hotel Bethlehem is consistently voted the #1 Historic Hotel. Bethlehem’s long standing, active, growing, and thriving arts and culture focus contribute to the charm of the city.
Known for its rich colonial and industrial history, the city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is experiencing an economic and cultural renaissance that promises a future as bright as its past. Abounding with racial diversity, a vibrant lifestyle, and a strong demographic of college-educated professionals, the city was ranked in the Top 100 Best Place for Young Adults to Live by The Business Journals Organization in 2013.
The Lehigh Valley is the home of eleven institutions of higher education including Moravian College, America’s sixth-oldest undergraduate institution, and Lehigh University, a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities each year.
Major concerts are accessible at the PPL Center in Allentown, along with triple-A baseball (the IronPigs) and AHL hockey (Lehigh Valley Phantoms). Bethlehem is also the home of the largest free multi-day music festival, called Musikfest. GRACE hosts a worship service each year at Musikfest.
To learn more about GRACE, go to our website: www.gracecb.org
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and preaching video samples to jobs@gracecb.org
rev. 10/2025