Youth and Young Adult Minister

Church and Staff Introduction

Auburn Church of Christ started in a member’s living room in 1973. From that small beginning we have grown to a healthy congregation with weekly attendance in the 180 person range. We are debt free and recently constructed a new building to provide offices and conference room space for our staff members. We are located in a residential area in the heart of Auburn, IN, approximately 22 miles north of downtown Fort Wayne.

The congregation is overseen by elders who work closely and collegially with our staff members. We strive to maintain a cooperative and collaborative spirit as we work together to build God’s kingdom here in Auburn. We are organized internally along ministry lines. Our Children’s and Youth Ministries together comprise our Next Gen Ministry. We are also seeking to develop a Young Adult Ministry.

Who

we are looking for

We are looking for a Youth and Young Adult Minister who is Biblically sound, energetic, enthusiastic, collaborative, and hard working. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to disciple and spiritually develop the youth and young adults of the congregation, be skilled at attracting and leveraging the talents of volunteers, demonstrate a positive Christian lifestyle and example, and be focused on transforming all people with the love of Jesus.

This person will be responsible for overseeing ACC’s Youth Ministry (7th-12th Grade) and for developing and leading a new Young Adults Ministry. He will earnestly strive to accomplish the following goals on an on-going basis:

General

Recruit, develop, and work through a team of volunteer teachers and helpers, and oversee the scheduling of and communication with Youth and Young Adult Ministry volunteers. Fulfill primary teaching responsibilities as necessary.
Provide oversight of Sunday and Wednesday youth group and related activities. Develop, promote, and lead a service-oriented youth program.
In collaboration with the Senior Minister and elders, develop and implement a plan for the Young Adult Ministry.
In consultation with the Senior Minister and elders and in cooperation with the Children’s Director, select/develop and administer curriculum.
In conjunction with other staff members, plan, oversee, and implement a yearly calendar of programs and events that reflect ACC’s Mission and Vision.
In cooperation with the Children’s Director, oversee the on-going maintenance of ACC’s Next Gen policies, handbook, etc., and ensure compliance with them.
Work with ACC Property Ministry to ensure ACC’s Next Gen spaces (classrooms, storage, etc.) are in good order.
Maintain a partnership with Lake James Christian Camp and Retreat Center by actively promoting opportunities to participate in camps and retreats.
Build and maintain relationships with children, youth, and parents, both churched and unchurched. Equip and encourage the parents of our congregation.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with other area youth ministers, church camp personnel, Christian youth organization leaders (e.g., Lifewise Academy, Youth for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, etc.). Be proactively engaged with public, Christian, and home school groups.
Be intentionally present in our church gatherings and our community in order to create connections to further the accomplishment of ACC’s mission.

Other Responsibilities

Take advantage of preaching, counseling, educational, and other developmental opportunities as they arise.
Actively participate in all scheduled staff and leadership meetings.
In conjunction with the Finance Ministry, oversee the development and maintenance of the Next Gen Ministry budget
Participate cooperatively with other ACC ministries as needed based on spiritual gifting and ability/experience
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