Student; Youth Pastor 1st Christian Church

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead students (youth grades 6-12), their families, and volunteers to follow Jesus and consistently deliver an outstanding environment so that students are educated to become followers of Jesus Christ.
• Create systems necessary to attain consistent, measurable results beneficial to the mission and vision of FCC (Child Safety, Leadership, Communication, Guest Follow Up, Volunteers, Midweek and Weekend Services).
• Recruit, train, organize and empower adult volunteers and youth leadership teams to assist in leading the student ministry.
• Lead creative team meetings outside of service times to maximize the impact of Youth Group meetings.
• Communicate weekly and meet regularly with Youth Ministry Leaders to build ownership and equip them to lead.
• Oversee communication between the church, students and families, and provide resources for parents and families as needed.
• Engage the community beyond the church setting through participation in youth member extracurricular activities, FCA, and others as identified.
• Oversee curriculum selection for youth grades 6-12 and the setup and operation of all related youth ministry environments.
• Oversee the Student Ministry budget and plan special events as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Create and sustain a student ministry “brand” within First Christian Church.
• Actively participate in planning, preparation, execution and follow-up of church‑wide events.

• Maintain God‑ordained priorities in life by putting Jesus Christ first.
• Tithe according to what Scripture teaches.
• Be loyal to the vision and staff of First Christian Church and always protect the unity of the church.
• Personally model the mission of First Christian so that people may be led into a growing relationship with Jesus.

• Degree in ministry‑related field or equivalent experience.
• Heart for kids.
• Constant encourager.
• Great people skills.
• Strength in recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers.
• Driven by a vision of the potential of the youth ministry.
• Excellent communicator.
• Humility demonstrated through supporting tasks not assigned (random acts of kindness).
• Experienced leader, specifically in the area of a group of volunteers.
• High energy.
• Favors creativity and innovation over tradition for tradition’s sake.
• Capable of planning a weekly showcase event for students.
• Social media savvy.
• Well‑read.
• Knowledge of church systems, organization, and structure.
• Team player.
• Teachable / lifelong learner.