Youth Ministry Coordinator

The Youth Ministry Coordinator plans, coordinates and oversees the youth ministry within the church. This role involves organizing events, Bible studies and activities that encourage spiritual growth, fellowship and service among the youth in the congregation.

Program Planning and Development

• Develop and implement an annual plan for the youth ministry, including:
  • One or two annual events (e.g. mission trip, retreat, conference, etc.)
  • One monthly service project (currently serving at Christian Action Ministries.)
  • Weekly meeting during equipping hour (Sunday Morning)
  • Weekly midweek gathering (currently Wednesday)
• Coordinate with the church office to ensure the program does not conflict with other church events or ministries
• Incorporate parent involvement and family discipleship opportunities with the programming plan
• Work with the coordinating minister to identify and develop potential leaders within the youth ministry
• Work with the coordinating minister to organize Bible studies and discipleship programs tailored to the needs of youth
• Help integrate youth into the greater church body through discipleship, mentoring and church-wide activities
• Coordinate and help teach kids discipleship class

Event Coordination

• Plan and organize youth ministry events, such as retreats, conferences, workshops and service projects
• Oversee logistics, budgeting and promotion of these events

Communication

• Communicate regularly with parents about the ministry and teaching
• Communicate regularly with the church office about any changes in the calendar of events
• Communicate regularly with the Coordinating Minister about any needs of youth that need to be addressed through discipleship or programming

• A personal faith in Jesus and adherence to the beliefs and doctrines of the church, including the EFCA Statement of Faith
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of relevant biblical teachings and principles
• Experience in coordinating and leading ministry activities
• Ability to connect with and relate to youth of various ages (7th-12th grade) and backgrounds
• Pass a background check

Compensation
$20,800/ year (~20 hours/week at $20/ hour)

Harvest EFC, located in Branson, Missouri, is a church steeped in a liturgical model of worship and congregationally led. Our multi-generational congregation of over 100 people is made up of as people from all stages of life, including young families and students from the nearby college. Congregants come from a variety of denominational backgrounds and value unity around the essentials of orthodox faith, authentic community, weekly communion, shared leadership and preaching models, and generous support of local and global mission work.