Director of Youth Ministry

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Reports to: Pastor of Formation

Positions reporting to him/her: eventual part-time staff person and all Youth ministry volunteers

Mission of the Church: Redeemer Presbyterian Church is a worshipping community that exists to be transformed by God’s grace into faithful servants of all by following Christ, connecting with each other, and engaging the world.

Purpose of the Position: To faithfully shepherd Redeemer middle and high school students in a deepening life with God by building relationships, teaching the ways of Christ, training and equipping parents and volunteers, and integrating students into the full life of Church.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated affection for Christ and His Church.
• Love for, and leadership of, youth and their families.
• Proficiency in teaching Scripture.
• Energized by collaboration with other ministry directors and pastors.
• Relational ability to lead in a volunteer framework.
• Deep understanding of the spiritual lives of adolescents.
• Strategic, organizational, shepherding, and managerial excellence.
• Commitment to a Christ-centered approach to Scripture.
• Embrace of Reformed and Covenantal theology.
• Embrace of Redeemer’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy of ministry.
• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of youth ministry experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Shepherd Youth and their Families

• Build meaningful relationships with youth and families.
• Teach students the Scriptures winsomely, clearly, and regularly.
• Attend to the needs of our youth, especially in crises and transitions.
• Have fun with students and leaders and help them experience true joy.
• Develop a clear and compelling ministry for all youth of Redeemer.
• Pastorally care for volunteers and lay leaders.
• Develop core curricula and scope and sequence with the Pastor of Formation.

Safeguard a Culture of Love and Trust

• Maintain an environment of warmth and welcome, grace and truth, reliance and courage.
• Communicate clearly around expectations, hopes, and purposes of Youth ministry efforts.
• Develop feedback opportunities for youth, families, and volunteers.
  
  Diligently implement Redeemer’s Protection Policy and keep the highest standards for physical and emotional safety.

Develop and Maintain Youth Ministries of Redeemer

• Employing regular gatherings for middle and high school students.
• Cultivate individual discipleship and evangelistic relationships.
• Organize Sunday School, camps, retreats, and mission and service opportunities.
• Continue to work with sister churches in our joint efforts in Youth ministry.
• Ensure systematic touch points and contact work for youth.

Integrate Youth into the full Life of Redeemer

• Expand opportunities for students to be known and mentored.
• Partner with Children’s Director for seamless entrance into Youth ministry.
• Work with Worship Director to involve students in worship.
• Collaborate with all Directors and Pastors to ensure cohesive involvement of youth in all areas of church life.

Lead and Manage Systems

• Oversee the recruiting, equipping, and encouraging of volunteers.
• Key performance measures
• Use of Youth House
• Budget oversight
• Planning and calendars
• Communication

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