Youth & Children's Pastor

www.firstkville.org

Status:
Full-time;
Exempt

Hours:

40+ hours/week

• This gentleman is responsible, in coordination with the Lead Pastor, for giving general oversight to PRIMARILY the Middle School & High School Student Ministries at First Christian Church (FCC); and SECONDARILY the Children’s Ministry, with the knowledge that FCC’s goal is to eventually hire a part-time Children’s Director to further grow and lead that department.
• Consistently practice the Spiritual disciplines of prayer, Bible study, and Scripture memorization.
• Possess a Biblical worldview and a working knowledge of God’s Word.
• Possess and demonstrate a Godly character which includes walking in the Spirit, a humble and teachable attitude, being a Biblically guided peacemaker, and is faithfully sharing the Gospel with others.(Galatians 5; Matthew 18:15-18, Ephesians 4:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15).
• Demonstrate leadership, teaching, and administrative skills/abilities.
• Shall agree with the Mission, Purpose and Doctrinal Statement of FCC.

• In coordination with the Lead Pastor, design and implement overall strategies for both Youth Ministry & Children’s Ministry that are Biblically faithful and culturally relevant.
• Attend Sunday activities/services unless away for Youth programs or scheduled vacation time.
• Coordinate and attend the youth programs at/with FCC.
• Coordinate and oversee/attend children’s programs at FCC.
• Attend youth programs in the community to support students and be present in the community.
• Network and plan events with other area Youth Ministers with the purpose to support and encourage students to meet other Christ- followers in the community.
• Actively pray for the children and students of FCC and the lost in Kendallville and around the world.
• Communicate an outreach strategy to teens and their families as it pertains to FCC.
• Lead and facilitate weekly Youth Meeting(s) for Middle School and High School students. Give direction to and coordinate volunteer Sunday children’s staff.
• Meet and counsel with students of the same gender. Students needing counsel from the opposite gender should be directed to a Youth Leader of the same gender.
• Assist, encourage, facilitate, and communicate with FCC Children’s & Youth Leaders so they may be faithful in their task of ministering the Gospel to students.
• Communicate with parents, students, staff, and Elders as needed.
• Recommend, work within, and manage a Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministries budget as approved by FCC.
• Actively pursue and assist with all Fundraising endeavors for the youth of FCC.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Occasionally provide Youth reports for worship services.
• Attend Board meetings and provide a written report.
• Take part in regular ministry evaluation, planning, and updates with the Lead Pastor.
• Assist in other areas of ministry as needed and able.

• Leadership, Administration, Shepherding, Teaching, Encouragement;
  Up-to-date skills with current Windows or Apple applications which are helpful in administration & teaching, graphic design, promotion of youth and children’s programs, etc.

A ministry degree from an accredited Christian educational institution is preferred.

Compensation includes salary and benefits and is commensurate with experience and education. (Salary package range is 40 - 55K)