Youth Minister Elevate Christian Church O Fallon, IL, Youth

Elevate Christian Church is a newly formed congregation as the result of a merger of two area Christian churches. We are excited about what God is doing and anticipate His bringing about an incredible future for the congregation! We have an awesome facility, a great location and a visionary leadership. We're located in a community that's grown dramatically over the last decade and looks to be on a path to continue that trend.

There are thousands of unchurched people living within a 15 to 20 minute drive and our hope is that God will use us to reach many of them with the message of Jesus.

• Organization Name Elevate Christian Church
• Organization Location O Fallon, IL, United States of America
• Number of Employees 4
• Average Weekly Church Attendance 50

While we are wanting to hire a full-time youth minister we are very open to hiring a college student on a part-time basis with the plan to move into full time. Below you will find our full time position job description. Children & Youth Ministries Leader Job Description Elevate Christian Church 1420 Illini Drive O’Fallon, Illinois 62269 Principle Accountabilities and Essential Duties of the Job

Ministry Responsibilities

• Serve as Ministry Council leader for Children & Youth Ministry working with and coordinating ministry with other areas of ministry represented in the Ministry Council
• Recruit, oversee and provide necessary training for all volunteers working with you in Elevate’s Children & Youth Ministry for children birth through 12th Grade including Sunday School and Children’s Church.
• Develop, participate in and provide oversight and leadership of weekly youth group meetings for 6th-12th grades.
• Plan and oversee special activities/events for children birth-5th grade.
• Provide oversight and monitor all curricula used for birth through 12th grade.
• Prepare and deliver Bible based lessons and devotions as needed for children’s Sunday School classes, youth groups, VBS and other special events.
• Encourage members and attendees, especially those children of camp age, to attend appropriate church camp sessions at Bond Christian Service Camp and/or serve on the faculty.
• Create and maintain an informational database on children and youth birth through 12th grade involved and/or interested in Elevate.
• Make and coordinate personal evangelistic and pastoral visits on children and youth birth through 12th grade as needed/appropriate (examples: VBS follow up visits, hospital calls, etc.)
• In coordination with the Lead Minister and/or Ministry Council investigate, develop and implement ministries, small groups and/or special events which minister to children and/or their families.
• In coordination with the Lead Minister and/or Ministry Council investigate, develop and implement outreach events such as Upwards Sports camps for children and youth.

Leadership, Administration & Accountability

• Reports to the Lead Minister for the week to week functioning and fulfilling of job responsibilities and will be ultimately held accountable to the elders.
• Provide a written monthly report for elder meetings. The individual may attend and stay for the entire meeting at the elders’ discretion.
• Attend planned weekly staff meetings as well as Ministry Council meetings and other leadership meetings when directed to do so by Sr. Minister and/or elders.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Professional Standards

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with professional and ethical conduct:

• Works as a team player, assisting others and working to achieve a vibrant, coordinated, and effective ministry.
• Follows the Spiritual teachings/doctrine of Elevate Christian Church.
• Adapts to change in a professional manner.
• Shows concern and respect for others by dealing with all…