HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL BUFFALO
NEXT GEN PASTOR
ABOUT THE CHURCH
Harvest Bible Chapel Buffalo is a non-denominational evangelical church devoted to glorifying God by making disciples through the Great Commission and living out the Great Commandment. The church is built on four pillars: Unapologetic Preaching, Unashamed Adoration, Unceasing Prayer, and Unafraid Witness. These core values shape a welcoming and casual community where people of all ages and backgrounds can worship passionately, hear Scripture taught clearly, and grow in authentic faith.
Harvest Buffalo offers vibrant children's and growing youth ministries that help young people develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Multigenerational small groups foster discipleship, accountability, and meaningful community. The church is also deeply committed to local and global outreach, partnering to plant churches in Nicaragua, support seminary education and leadership development, and provide care for orphans and foster children. By blending worship, teaching, prayer, and service, Harvest Buffalo encourages its members to live out their faith fully and make a lasting impact in Buffalo and around the world.
Next Gen Pastor
Position
Harvest Bible Chapel Buffalo
Church
Orchard Park, NY
Location
225 in-person
Attendance
Website
ABOUT THE LOCATION
A welcoming suburb just south of Buffalo that blends small-town charm with the conveniences of city life. Known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and beautiful parks and trails, it’s an ideal place to put down roots while serving in ministry. The community is also home to Highmark Stadium, where the Buffalo Bills play, giving the town a unique sense of energy and tradition.
The surrounding Buffalo region offers countless opportunities for connection and growth. Just minutes away, the city provides a revitalized downtown, a thriving food and arts scene, and the beauty of the Lake Erie waterfront. Nearby towns like Hamburg, West Seneca, and East Aurora each bring their own character, while Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes are close enough for weekend getaways. Together, Orchard Park and its surrounding areas create a vibrant, welcoming community where ministry and life can flourish.
ORCHARD PARK, NY
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Next Gen Pastor is responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing the spiritual growth and discipleship of our children, youth, and young adults. This role focuses on fostering an environment where the next generation can encounter the gospel, grow in faith, and live out their walk with Christ. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a heart for children, students, and young adults, a passion for equipping families, and the ability to build a cohesive strategy across all age groups. Pastorally, this position will engage in teaching, counseling, and other pastoral duties.
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Strategically oversee the development and growth of the Harvest Kids Ministry. Provide direct oversight and leadership of the Student Ministry. Develop and implement a comprehensive Young Adult Ministry. This includes planning the calendar year, orchestrating Sunday and mid-week gatherings, leading operations for major events, creating communication plans, instilling a culture of safety, biblical teaching, training leaders, engaging our community, and creating systems for improving discipleship.
Assist the pastoral team of Harvest in the equipping of parents to lead their children and youth spiritually through resources, workshops, and events.
Assist the pastoral team with various items: membership interviews, baptisms, weddings, funerals, counseling, etc.
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Bachelor’s Degree required with a Graduate Degree preferred.
Proven experience in ministry leadership, with an emphasis on youth or family ministry.
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Have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing, personal relationship with Him.
Meet the biblical qualifications of an Elder (Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7).
Be a member of Harvest and wholeheartedly embrace the doctrine, mission, and ministry philosophy of Harvest.
This person must be humble, loyal, trustworthy, capable, flexible, resourceful, organized, detail-oriented, able to hold confidence, and have a servant’s heart.
Is a “people person” who is passionate about evangelism.
Has strong interpersonal communication skills and can work as part of a team that values collaboration and humility.
Affirm and uphold Complementarian Theology.
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Salary Range - $70,000 to $82,000
FIVE C’S OF A GREAT FIT
Have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing, personal relationship with Him.
Meet the biblical qualifications of an Elder (Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7).
Must be humble, loyal, trustworthy, capable, flexible, resourceful, organized, detail-oriented, able to hold confidences, and have a servant’s heart.
Is a “people person” who is passionate about evangelism.
Able to work as part of a team that values collaboration and humility.
CHARACTER
A genuine heart for the local church.
A visionary leader with a pastoral heart for children, youth, and young adults, and a passion for equipping families.
CALLING
Bachelor’s Degree required with a Graduate Degree preferred.
Proven experience in ministry leadership, with an emphasis on children, youth, and young adults..
CREDENTIALS
Visionary Leadership: Ability to inspire others toward a shared vision for ministry.
Relational Approach: A genuine love for young people and the ability to connect with them authentically.
Team Builder: Skilled at recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers and leaders.
Innovative Thinker: Creative in developing relevant and impactful ministry strategy.
Strong Teacher: Able to communicate biblical truth engagingly and understandably for different age groups.
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
COMPETENCIES
Be a member of Harvest Buffalo.
Wholeheartedly commit to Harvest Buffalo Mission: To glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment.
Align with the 4 Pillars of Harvest—Unapologetic Preaching, Unashamed Adoration, Unceasing Prayer, Unafraid Witness.
Affirm and uphold Complementarian Theology.
Align with the Beliefs of Harvest Buffalo.