Youth & Young Adult Pastor

Job Overview

The Youth & Young Adult Pastor is responsible for fostering a sense of community within and outside the church, facilitating outreach programs, and coordinating events to engage and connect with church members between the ages of five and twenty-nine. This position plays a vital role in supporting and promoting the church’s mission and values through meaningful relationships and impactful community initiatives, prompting and promoting the spiritual development of youth and young adults of FABC.

• ● Bachelor’s degree, youth ministry experience, and Seminary training from an accredited institution preferred.

• ● Plans and directs programs, services, and activities for youth, young adults, college/university students and program recruitment.
• ● Identify needs and evaluate existing programs to determine effectiveness.
• ● Provides advice and assistance to the pastor on program materials, equipment, supplies, space and other church related accommodations required by youth and/or young adults.
• ● Plan and direct youth fellowships, retreats, mission trips, seminars and workshops.
• ● Provides counseling to youth, young adults and parents as needed.
• ● Conducts youth/young adult bible study.
• ● Develop working relationships with local schools, college and university officials; in creating opportunities to speak and visit with youth/young adults.
• ● Keep abreast of current trends in youth education, programs and youth culture.
• ● Work with youth/young adults, programs and activity leaders to encourage and enhance recruitment and participation.
• ● Responsible for planning and implementing recruitment strategies, training and supervising all volunteers, youth ministry advisors and youth council.
• ● Meet monthly or as required with ministry leaders to discuss upcoming events, issues, challenges, and resolutions.
• ● Preach, counsel, and perform other duties as directed by the Pastoral Team.

• ● Strong computer skills with knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to operate office equipment.
• ● Social media proficiency, along with abilities to manage Zoom and other communication softwares.
• ● Results-oriented self-starter able to solve problems and perform duties with speed and accuracy.
• ● Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• ● A trainer and facilitator.
• ● Capable of handling stress and keeping confidential and sensitive information.