Director of Youth Ministry

Our Culture:

The Values we share as an organization are of the utmost importance, as such values determine how decisions are made. New Life Values:
Word, Worship, Prayer, Grace, Presence‑Sensitive, Missional Lifestyle, Diversity.

To create a youth ministry that students cannot wait to attend, cannot help but invite others to, and cannot leave unchanged by—building a movement where every student encounters Jesus, joins authentic community, and becomes a lifelong disciple who influences the next generation.

Committed to creating an irresistible front door that leads students into lifelong discipleship.

Weekly Youth Experience

• Lead the vision, planning, and execution of engaging weekly youth services.
• Create environments that are welcoming, excellent, and spiritually impactful.
• Continually innovate to reach students and inspire them to invite friends.

Teaching & Worship

• Serve as the primary communicator and / or develop a dynamic & diverse teaching team.
• Partner with the Family Ministry Worship Director to create meaningful worship experiences that align with the overall vision of each service.
• Lead students toward authentic encounters with Jesus through biblical teaching, worship and ministry moments.
• Build intentional relationships with students and identify emerging leaders.
• Champion Youth Life Groups by consistently compelling students to engage in biblical community, while partnering with—not overseeing—the Life Group ministry.
• Create clear next steps that move students from attendance to discipleship.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers who are passionate about investing in students specific to serving within the weekly youth services.
• Foster a culture of ownership, excellence, and multiplication among leaders.
• Collaborate with church staff and family ministries to create unified discipleship pathways.
• Lead branding, communication, and promotional strategies that connect with students and families.
• Use social media, events, and creative initiatives to expand the ministry’s reach and invite new students into the community.
• Oversee church wide camps, retreats, and outreach events as strategic opportunities for evangelism and growth.

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for the next generation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience building teams, developing volunteers, and creating engaging environments.
• Creative, relational, and collaborative with a heart for discipleship and outreach.

• Students eagerly invite friends and consistently engage in weekly services.
• Youth gatherings are marked by excellence, authenticity, and life change.
• Students regularly connect to Youth Life Groups and grow in biblical community.
• Volunteers are equipped, empowered, and multiplying their influence.
• The ministry develops a reputation for reaching students, making disciples, and raising the next generation of leaders.