Pastor​/Director Of Youth And Family Ministries

Zion Church is a gospel-centered, multi-generational church of over 300 members committed to being transformed by God’s grace and pouring out that grace in service to others. Rooted in rich biblical teaching and reverent worship, we work to be disciples who love Jesus and live out their faith in everyday life. With a heart for discipleship, mission, and hospitality, Zion is a place where people can belong, grow, and be sent to further God’s kingdom.

Our vision is to be a multigenerational church where families are nourished by the Word, children and teens grow in their love for Christ, and parents and grandparents are equipped to lead their homes in faith. We believe spiritual formation begins at home and is deepened through the life of the local church. That’s why we’re committed to investing in ministries that support families, raise up young leaders, and create environments where faith can grow—from the nursery to the college campus.

We get to do this in Lincoln, a vibrant state capital with a major university while still maintaining a “big small town” feel; a great place to start ministry and raise a family.

As Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries at Zion, you have a passion for equipping youth, children, and their parents to be transformed by the Gospel and poured out for others. You consistently point youth to Jesus through engaging teaching. You are in tune with youth culture and connect with students throughout the week at events, for coffee, and for discipleship.

You are excited to grow together alongside a pastoral team.

• Teaching Christ-centered, Gospel motivated lessons.
• Discipling youth toward maturity in Christ.
• Gathering youth through well-planned events that create belonging.

• Lead weekly youth group and Sunday School.
• Teach engaging, Bible studies and lessons tailored to youth.
• Develop, promote, and coordinate a balanced program of activities and discipleship ministry to youth.
• Seek out opportunities to build connections with youth at school and sports events, and in the community by meeting weekly with students.
• Prepare and lead youth retreats and mission trips yearly.
• Build relationships with parents and families of the youth within the church and Lincoln community.
• Recruit and train volunteer leaders, including youth, to assist with the ministry.

• Alongside the children’s team, develop and coordinate family ministry events, including Pray For Me, Summer events, Summer and Fall Kickoffs, and other events as needed.

• If ordained: general pastoral duties including preaching, leading in worship, and shepherding. If in seminary: devote time during the week to studies and classes.

• Ideally 2 years of experience in youth ministry as a key leader.
• Alignment with Zion’s theology and mission.
• Professing Christian with evidence of ongoing spiritual growth.
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate of a reformed seminary with a Master of Divinity degree (completed or in progress) preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be ordainable in the PCA or on a path toward ordination.

Salary is based on experience and ordination in the range of $60,000-$70,000. If not yet ordained, a portion of the compensation package can be allocated to tuition.

• retirement contributions
• health insurance allowance
• disability, life and dental insurance
• reimbursement of ministry expenses
• paid vacation and if ordained, study leave