Youth Pastor

Position Title/ Full-time: Youth Pastor

Reports To: Executive Pastor

The Youth Pastor is responsible for leading, discipling, and developing the next generation of believers from middle school through High School. This pastor will provide spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, volunteer development, and strategic oversight of all ministries designed to reach and disciple students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, and partnering with families to help young people grow into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

• Provide Christ-centered leadership and vision for Youth Ministries.
• Model a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through personal devotion, integrity, and servant leadership.
• Teach and uphold the doctrinal beliefs and mission of the church.
• Develop a culture of discipleship, spiritual growth, and biblical literacy.

• Plan and lead weekly youth gatherings, Bible studies, small groups, retreats, and special events.
• Create engaging and biblically sound teaching that connects with students.
• Build relationships with students and their families.
• Develop and mentor student leaders.
• Coordinate outreach opportunities designed to reach unchurched students.

• Build upon current team, code of conduct and guidelines/ expectations.
• Recruit, train, equip, and encourage volunteer leaders.
• Develop a leadership pipeline that identifies and mentor’s future ministry leaders.
• Ensure all volunteers meet church policies and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular leadership meetings and training opportunities.

• Partner with parents as the primary disciple rs of their children.
• Provide resources and encouragement to strengthen families spiritually.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding ministry events and discipleship opportunities, and host semi regular parent focused events.

• Create evangelistic opportunities for students.
• Coordinate mission trips, service projects, and community outreach efforts, in alignment with exist church ministries.
• Encourage a heart for local and global missions.

• Plan and manage ministry budgets responsibly.
• Coordinate ministry calendars and events.
• Maintain clear communication through church communication channels.
• Track attendance, volunteer engagement, and ministry effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with church staff and ministry leaders.
• Have a good understanding of Apple Technology and Church Media
• Participate in managing youth social media platforms.

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity and a lifestyle consistent with biblical leadership standards found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Agreement with the church's statement of faith and core values.
• Passion for reaching and discipling the next generation.

• Bachelor's degree in Bible, Ministry, Theology, or a related field preferred.
• Seminary training or equivalent ministry experience preferred.
• Experience leading youth, young adult, or family ministry.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers.

• Strong biblical teaching and communication skills.
• Ability to connect relationally with students, young adults, and parents.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Team-oriented and collaborative leadership style.
• Self-motivated, Self-starter, efficient with an flex schedule.
• Able and willing to pursue needed skills/endorsement to operate Church transportation.
• Proficiency with technology, social media, and digital communication tools.
• Able to lead worship from guitar/…