Young Adults Director​/Pastor - Englewood

I. Summary of the position:

The Young Adult Director position will lead, disciple, and develop young adults (typically ages 18-25), creating relational and biblical environments that help them grow as followers of Jesus Christ and become actively engaged in the life, discipleship, service and mission of BRAVE Church. The Young Adult Director will serve as a shepherd, mentor, and ministry leader for young adults.

• Provide biblical teaching and discipleship for young adults.
• Model a Christ-centered lifestyle and spiritual maturity.
• Encourage prayer, worship, and personal spiritual growth.
• Provide biblical encouragement, discipleship, prayer, and appropriate pastoral soul care while connecting individuals with pastors or other resources when needs extend beyond the scope of the position and/or coaches/leadership abilities.

• Develop and execute a ministry strategy for Young Adults that aligns with BRAVE’s overall ministry philosophy and Cadre model.
• Create relational on-ramps that connect Young Adults into Cadres, biblical community, serving opportunities, and the broader life of BRAVE Church.
• Plan and lead Young Adult gatherings and BRAVE-sponsored events as directed and appropriate to the ministry strategy.
• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and recommend adjustments that strengthen discipleship, engagement, and leadership development.
• Anticipates ministry needs, identifies opportunities and potential challenges, and proactively develops solutions in alignment with the direction of the Campus Pastor and BRAVE leadership.

• Develop and draft Young Adult Ministry communications and, when church-wide communication is needed, coordinate with the Communications team for review, approval, and distribution.
• Maintain consistent communication with Young Adult leaders, volunteers, participants, and appropriate BRAVE staff.

• Recruit, train, equip, and develop volunteer leaders and coaches.
• Identify and develop Young Adults who demonstrate potential for leadership.
• Develop leaders who can lead and multiply Young Adult Cadres and other ministry environments.
• Build a sustainable leadership pipeline that allows the ministry to grow through equipped leaders rather than depending solely on the Director.
• Accountable for assigned Young Adult Ministry initiatives from planning through execution and follow-up.
• Establish ministry goals, track participation and engagement, and provide appropriate updates to the Campus Pastor.
• Proactively follow up with leaders and Young Adults to ensure ministry objectives and action items are carried through to completion.

• Create welcoming environments where young adults can build authentic relationships.
• Connect college students, young professionals, singles, married couples, and young families into church life.
• Encourage participation in small groups and church-wide ministries.

• Develop outreach initiatives that connect with unchurched young adults.
• Encourage evangelism and community engagement.
• Build relationships with local colleges, universities, and community organizations where appropriate.

• Actively connect Young Adults into the broader life of BRAVE through Cadres, serving, worship gatherings, First Tuesday, BRAVE-sponsored events, and other appropriate ministry opportunities.
• Collaborate with Adult Ministry, Campus Pastors, and other ministry departments to ensure Young Adult Ministry supports rather than operates separately from BRAVE’s overall ministry strategy.
• Participate in and support events associated with the BRAVE Rhythm and BRAVE-sponsored events as directed.
• Coordinate Young Adult participation and volunteer engagement in…