Pastor of Youth Ministry

Job Posting for Pastor of Youth Ministry

Bethel Church is located just outside of Carstairs, AB, in beautiful Mountain View County (located 65 kms from north Calgary, AB). Since 1903, God has been faithful to this body of believers, inviting us to participate in His Kingdom work in our lives, our community, and our world.

Today, Bethel Church is a growing church experiencing many changes. We are a congregation of 400+ people on Sunday mornings, with a youth ministry reaching over 100 junior and senior high aged students (as well as their families and friends). We are beginning the search for a Pastor of Youth Ministry to join our pastoral team and to be part of the ministry of Jesus Christ through Bethel Church.

Our Search Committee has prepared a package of information for interested candidates. This package includes: a local community profile, a Bethel Church profile with specific focus on our Youth Ministry, and a job description.

This full package can be sent electronically upon request.

Interested candidates can send their resume (or questions) electronically to office or you can contact our church office ) to speak with a Search Committee member. The search committee will ask select candidates to provide additional information, including a one-page philosophy of ministry, references, and a personal bio/testimony.

Not all candidates will be responded to, but we will do our best to contact those who apply.

You can find out more about Bethel Church on our website – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We are a community of grace being transformed by Jesus and serving others with His love.

This individual will oversee a growing youth ministry at Bethel Church. They will provide pastoral leadership and care for the discipleship and spiritual formation of teenagers through the development of personal relationships, a youth program, and the equipping of our youth leadership team. The role includes providing spiritual resources, support, and shepherding to youth parents, exploring new ways to reach students in our local community, and guiding teenagers toward service and ministry opportunities in our church, camps, and neighborhoods.

The Pastor of Youth Ministry will bring pastoral care and support to students and families who are walking through difficult situations and challenges by providing Biblical counsel and sincere compassion. Emphasis is placed on equipping others for ministry, including oversight and development of our volunteer youth leadership team.

Bethel Church Council

Lead Pastor

Vote of approval from Bethel Church membership.

This is a full-time, salaried position. The expectation is that this person would work 40-50 hours per week (including some evenings and weekends).

This Pastoral Ministry role requires a great fit between the individual, the Lead Pastor, our staff team, and our congregation. We will specifically be looking at areas of Character, Competence and Chemistry in applicants.

• Spiritually mature, growing relationship with Christ
• Passionate about youth ministry, committed to the discipleship of teenagers
• Teachable, willing to accept feedback, committed to growth and development, humble
• Hard-working, self-motivated, responsible
• Able to work as part of a team, including others in decision-making

• Clear calling toward youth ministry and service
• Previous pastoral experience is an asset
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a ministry related field of study is preferred
• Strong gifts in developing relationships, connecting with teenagers, leading a volunteer team of youth leaders
• Leadership skills and abilities that transfer well to leading a large group of teenagers and our youth leadership team
• Vision and direction as the youth ministry grows and adapts to future changes
• Proven abilities in administration and organization (detail-oriented)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability with technology (sound, video, computer, etc.)
• Ability to relate to the unchurched and a heart to serve our surrounding community
• Kind and gracious demeanor, especially to those who…