Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with The Chapel In Marlboro - Louisville, OH, as they search for their next Pastor of Outreach and Young Adults. The Chapel in Marlboro is a growing rural church located in Louisville, Ohio, with a strong commitment to biblical teaching, community outreach, and multi-generational ministry. Situated on 50 acres, the church is known throughout the area for its thriving children’s and student ministries, AWANA, Upward Sports, and generous use of its facilities for community engagement. Under the leadership of Lead Pastor Tom Edwards, The Chapel is intentionally shifting from a “come and see” culture to a more outward-focused “go and share” mission mindset, highlighted by the launch of a community food truck ministry and a growing emphasis on outreach and young adult engagement. The church values relational leadership, sound theology, volunteer mobilization, and long-term kingdom impact as they continue building for the future.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A relational and outgoing leader who can connect with young adults, families, and the surrounding community.
• An entrepreneurial mobilizer who can lead outreach initiatives and inspire others toward community engagement.
• Organized, creative, and spiritually grounded leader who thrives in a healthy team culture.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Pastor of Outreach and Young Adults at The Chapel in Marlboro will provide leadership and vision for reaching young adults and expanding the church’s community engagement efforts. This individual will play a strategic role in helping the church strengthen connections with post-high school young adults, college-age individuals, young professionals, and young families, while also helping lead outreach initiatives designed to move the church beyond its walls and deeper into the surrounding community.

Working alongside Lead Pastor Tom Edwards and a healthy, collaborative staff team, this pastor will help mobilize volunteers, support ministries and outreach events, and provide leadership to growing initiatives such as the church’s food truck ministry, sports outreach, and community engagement opportunities. The role requires a relational, organized, and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about both discipleship and evangelism.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and grow the church’s Young Adults Ministry for ages 18–30.
• Develop and lead church-wide outreach initiatives and community engagement.
• Mobilize and shepherd volunteer outreach teams.
• Help lead and expand the church’s food truck outreach ministry.
• Provide organizational, communication, and administrative support alongside the Lead Pastor.
• Build pathways for young adults to engage in discipleship, fellowship, and church life.
• Collaborate within a healthy, relational, team-oriented staff culture.