Youth Pastor

The Youth Ministry Leader is responsible for overseeing and implementing our church’s
youth ministry program. This role involves planning and leading age-appropriate Bible
studies, Sunday School classes, and other youth activities. It will require having a
passion for working with youth and a strong commitment to Christian values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Spiritual Leadership
  • Preaching and Teaching: Delivering age-appropriate sermons/Bible studies.
  • Discipleship: Mentoring and discipling young people to grow in their faith and
    relationship with Christ.
  • Spiritual Growth: Leading small groups and prayer meetings.
  • Evangelism: Training and sharing the gospel with non-believers.
• Program Development and Implementation
  • Planning and Organizing: Developing and implementing engaging youth programs, such
    as group retreats and events.
  • Event Coordination: Organizing special events like camps, conferences, and mission
    trips.
• Curriculum Development
  • Creating and adapting age-appropriate curriculum.
  • Volunteer Recruitment and Training: Recruiting and training volunteers to assist in youth
    ministry.
• Pastoral Care
  • Counseling: Providing pastoral counseling and support to youth.
  • Mentoring: Building relationships with youth and offering guidance.
  • Crisis Response: Responding to the needs of youth in crisis situations.
  • Family Ministry: Working with parents to support the spiritual growth of their children.
• Administrative Duties
  • Budgeting: Managing the youth ministry budget.
  • Reporting: Providing regular reports to the pastor and attending staff meetings as
    scheduled.
  • Communication: Maintaining communication with parents and youth.
  • Facility Management: Overseeing the youth ministry facilities.
• Community Outreach
  • Community Engagement: Participating in community events and initiatives.
  • Mission Trips: Organizing and leading (or having youth being involved with) at least one
    mission trip to year.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Exhibits a strong Christian faith and a passion for working with youth.
• Experience in youth ministry or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to undergo child protection training and background checks.