Youth Pastor

• Location:
  
  Grace Community Church, Guelph, Ontario
• Type:
  Full-time
• Salary:
  Starting salary range of $50,000 – 70,000 CAD, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates with significant relevant experience.
• Preferred
  
  Start Date:
  
  January 2027, with flexibility based on candidate availability
• Final date to receive applications:
  Saturday, October 31, 2026

Grace Community Church is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor to lead and disciple students in Grades 7-12. Grace Youth is a vibrant and growing ministry with approximately 70 students regularly participating across our Junior and Senior Youth programs. Junior Youth and Senior Youth meet on separate nights each week, with approximately 30-35 students attending each program.

We’re looking for someone who loves Jesus, believes in the transforming power of the gospel, and is passionate about helping the next generation develop a resilient, lifelong faith. If you thrive in relational ministry, enjoy developing and equipping volunteer leaders, and want to serve on a collaborative staff team within an active youth ministry, we’d love to hear from you.

Located about an hour west of Toronto, Guelph is a thriving city of approximately 154,000 people that combines small-city amenities with a strong sense of community. Known for its parks, trails, vibrant downtown, and the University of Guelph, it’s consistently recognized as one of Ontario’s best places to live.

Grace Community Church is a contemporary evangelical church located in north Guelph (7427 Wellington County Road 30). We are a growing congregation with an average Sunday attendance of approximately 450 people. We are led by a board, elders, and a collaborative staff team of six. We are a gospel-centred church rooted in Scripture as our final authority. We aim to make a meaningful impact in our community through discipleship, evangelism, and lives shaped by biblical truth.

As an egalitarian and team-oriented church, our mission is simple: to help people follow Jesus, love God, and love others. We pursue this through vibrant worship, strong leadership, and a culture grounded in grace and truth.

The Youth Pastor reports to the Lead Pastor and serves as a member of Grace Community Church’s pastoral staff, working collaboratively with staff, elders, and volunteer leaders to advance the mission of the church.

At Grace, we believe youth are a vital part of our church family and the future of the church. Our vision is to see students encounter Jesus, develop a resilient, personal faith rooted in Scripture, and be equipped to follow Him throughout their lives as lifelong disciples and witnesses.

We are seeking a Youth Pastor who brings vision, relational depth, and consistent leadership. This is a hands‑on ministry role focused on cultivating a Christ‑centred culture, leading weekly programs, building authentic relationships with students, and equipping a team of volunteer leaders. We are looking for someone who values meaningful discipleship and authentic community; not simply someone to run events, but someone who will walk alongside young people as they grow in their faith.

This role is ideal for someone with a heart for the next generation and a desire to see young people transformed by the gospel and confidently rooted in God’s Word. A love for Scripture, a desire to share the good news of Jesus, and a commitment to intentional discipleship are essential. There will also be opportunities to preach or teach in larger settings, providing space for continued growth as a pastoral leader.

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